Good Day
Iowa City
Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ NextEra Energy and Google announced a partnership to reopen the Duane Arnold Energy Center by early 2029 to power Google’s AI and cloud data centers, with most output supplying Google and a small share for local consumers. Officials said the project will create up to 1,600 refurbishment jobs and 400 high-paying local jobs—boosting economic growth—and plans to buy out existing stakes will begin once federal approval is secured. KCRG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Organ Fairchild, the instrumental three-piece band, will perform at Gabe's in Iowa City at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30—tickets cost $12 and special guest Shining Realm will join the show. The band is touring behind its album Songs We Didn’t Write and offers creative covers and originals that highlight its vintage sound. The Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa food banks and SNAP recipients face uncertain benefits—if the shutdown continues, SNAP benefits may lapse on November 1. Local pork producers donated thousands of pounds of pork to food banks and Congresswoman Miller-Meeks is working to pass a bill to keep SNAP running. KCRG
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ICPL Fiber Arts Hangout
6-8 p.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Bring your fiber arts project and enjoy a casual evening of crafting and conversation with fellow enthusiasts.
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Only A Mask
7:30 p.m. — The James Theater — Pay-What-You-Can — Unveil the story of psychic powers and friendships in this new musical exploration.
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Heads In Motion - Talking Heads Tribute
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Englert Theatre — Tickets from $69 — Experience a dynamic tribute to the iconic band, Talking Heads.
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Dharma Reading & Meditation
10:00-11:15 a.m. — Garchen Mila Buddhist Center — Free entry — Reflect on core Buddhist teachings and engage in compassion meditation together.
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Concert Orchestra Performance
5:45-7:00 p.m. — Main Campus — Attendance details not provided — Experience a harmonious evening with the Concert Orchestra.
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After School Sketching Club
4-5 PM — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Explore different sketching themes each month with fun prompts for school-aged children.
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Coffee + Connections
8:00 – 9:30 AM — Dodge Street Coffeehouse — Free coffee — Connect with local entrepreneurs over coffee and exchange ideas.
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Restaging Trisha Brown & Merce Cunningham with Robert Rauschenberg
6-8 p.m. — Hancher Auditorium — Free entry — Engage in a conversation on the creative process and legacy of iconic collaborations in dance and art.
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Aren't We Amphibians Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Gabe's — Average ticket price $56 — Experience a live performance from Aren't We Amphibians in Iowa City.
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Poetry Exchange Workshop
4:30-6 p.m. — 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA — Free entry — Engage in a supportive environment with fellow poets sharing and critiquing original work.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The goal is not to read more books. The goal is to gain more wisdom.
~ James Clear
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