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Iowa City
Friday, November 14th, 2025
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of November.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jim Slosiarek of The Gazette photographed the northern lights over rural Benton County and near the Old Stone Church in Ridgeway on Tuesday and Wednesday nights after a strong solar flare triggered a severe storm watch from NOAA—making the auroras visible as far south as Kansas and Texas. The Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City landlords can earn up to $2,000 for housing families as the Iowa City Housing Authority launches its Mainstream Voucher program to help 19 households secure long-term homes in Johnson County—landlords receive $1,000 for leasing to adults and $2,000 for leasing to families with children while funding lasts. The program is run in partnership with Shelter House. KCRG
- ➤ The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services announced that SNAP cards were reloaded for recipients beginning Thursday and all benefits were provided by today—easing pressure on food banks that have seen record demand since November. Advocates now call for state improvements to the SNAP system and for expanded support programs to help families in need. WHO 13
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ University of Iowa Health Care updated its photo ID badge policy to let nurses and staff use only their first name and last initial — a change made after many workers raised privacy concerns. The new policy, first communicated on November 6, will roll out in phases while stickers and pins remain banned. The Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 21 Iowa beat Drake 100-58 as freshman Layla Hays earned her first double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds—Ava Heiden and Chazadi Wright each added 14 points as the Hawkeyes scored 20 or more in every quarter. We Are Iowa
- ➤ Waukee Northwest’s senior running back Ryan Woodruff returned from injury — scoring five touchdowns in the quarterfinal win that helped his team make their first trip to the UNI-Dome. The Wolves will face Iowa City Liberty at 7 p.m. today in the state semifinals as they chase an Iowa state title. We Are Iowa
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Raised Triangle Earrings Workshop
10 AM – 4 PM — Beadology Iowa — $72 — Learn to create beautiful geometric earrings using peyote stitch and herringbone techniques.
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All Acts Open Mic Night
8 PM - 12 AM — AlleyCat — Free entry — Showcase your talent at an open mic followed by karaoke fun.
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Trivia Night at Hamburg Inn #2
7-9 p.m. — Hamburg Inn No. 2 — Free — Test your knowledge with trivia hosted by Christophers Bar Exam while enjoying food and drinks.
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Trivia Night
7-9 p.m. — Vue Rooftop — Free entry — Engage in a fun trivia night covering pop culture and more while enjoying great company and music.
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First Round Happy Hour
5-6:30 p.m. — Iowa City Downtown District — First beverage complimentary — Iowa City’s monthly gathering for locals to socialize and stay updated on community arts, business, and culture.
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IC Bird Club Meeting
6:45-8:30 p.m. — Iowa City Environmental Education Center — Free entry — Discover the wonders of birdwatching with a special presentation on the Great Crested Flycatcher.
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The Art Of Saying No by Michael Stenerson
4-6 p.m. — Arts Iowa City — Free admission — Explore a collection of vibrant artworks focused on the abstraction of letterforms by artist Michael Stenerson.
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Junk Journaling Workshop
1-3 p.m. — Arts Iowa City — $20 — Explore the creative art of junk journaling where sustainability meets artistic expression.
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Nolte Academy’s Into The Woods Jr.
2-4:30 p.m. — The James Theater — $15 – $20 — Delight in a magical musical journey through classic fables with Nolte Academy's talented youth cast.
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Concert Orchestra Performance
5:45-7:00 p.m. — Main Campus — Free entry — Experience an evening of musical talent with the Concert Orchestra.
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