Good Day
Iowa City
Sunday, October 19th, 2025
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Living History Farms hosts Family Halloween where families dress up and enjoy a century-old setting with trick—or—treating, storytelling, fortune telling, games and a horse—drawn wagon ride in a recreated 1876 town. The event runs Oct. 17—19 and Oct. 24—26 with Sunday hours of 4—7 p.m. and tickets cost $12 for everyone aged 2 and up. WHO 13
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski ran for 130 yards and two touchdowns and helped the Hawkeyes beat Penn State by a score of 25 to 24 on Saturday night — Kaden Wetjen scored an 8 yard go ahead touchdown with 3:54 left and Gronowski then ran 14 yards to finish the game. We Are Iowa
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Monday Open Comedy Mic
8-11:30 p.m. — AlleyCat — Free — Enjoy a night of laughs followed by karaoke at this weekly comedy showcase.
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Trivia Night
7-9 p.m. — Vue Rooftop — Enjoy fun trivia on diverse topics along with Music Bingo for prizes.
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Bingo Night at Hamburg Inn #2
7-9 p.m. — Hamburg Inn No. 2 — Free to play — Enjoy a fun evening of free bingo in a friendly atmosphere.
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Guest Artist Recital: Robert Benton
7:30 p.m. — The University of Iowa School of Music - Voxman Building — Ticket purchase required — Experience the mesmerizing sounds of euphonium in a captivating live recital.
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Friday Night Concert Series
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Pedestrian Mall — Free entry — Experience the vibrant sounds of local musicians in a lively outdoor setting.
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Lady Franklyn Improv Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Willow Creek Theatre Company — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of laughs with Iowa City’s first professional improv team.
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All Acts Open Mic Night
8 p.m. — AlleyCat — Free entry — Showcase your talent at an open mic night with karaoke to follow.
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Monday Open Comedy Mic
8-11:30 p.m. — AlleyCat — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedy acts followed by karaoke fun.
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Soul Flow Yoga Class
10:30-11:30 p.m. — Public Space One — $16 drop-in or $100 for 8-class pass — Experience gentle and accessible yoga for all bodies with moments of meditation and breathwork.
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Story Jam Music and Movement Program
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Engage in music-making while enhancing early literacy skills in a lively environment.
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