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Iowa City
Thursday, November 20th, 2025
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of November.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Iowa’s Center for Intellectual Freedom will hold its winter summit — Reforming Universities — on Dec. 5 and Dec. 6 at the Old Capitol Museum and The Iowa Memorial Union to spark ideas on changing how colleges teach. Gov. Reynolds, former regent David Barker, and other leaders will speak as the center prepares to offer spring classes on American politics and culture. Iowa City Press-Citizen
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Johnson County Ambulance Service has launched the Narcan Leave Behind Program to provide Iowa City residents with free two-dose Narcan kits for opioid overdose emergencies—residents can visit the service at 808 South Dubuque Street or the GuideLink Center at 300 Southgate Avenue to get training and resource information, with the pilot backed by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and local partners. KWWL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa football team will play Michigan State on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. as seniors prepare to finish their last game at Kinnick Stadium—players like TJ Hall and Xavier Nwankpa said they feel the moment is both emotional and important for their legacy. WHO 13
- ➤ Iowa beat Southeast Missouri 99-70 on Tuesday with Folgueiras scoring 16—while Stirtz netted 15—ensuring the Hawkeyes led from start to finish. The team will host Chicago State today at 6 p.m. We Are Iowa
- ➤ Sydney Milani—an Iowa track star now living in Alabama—is training to earn a spot on Team USA Bobsled for the upcoming Olympics in Italy. She has faced challenges such as gaining weight and adapting her track speed to the sled while relying on strong team support. WHO 13
- ➤ Dowling Catholic High School's twin quarterbacks, Joey and Jimmy Nahas, connected for a crucial touchdown that helped the Maroons win 14-10 over Valley in the state semifinal last Friday and secure a state championship spot. The team will face Iowa City Liberty at 7 p.m. Friday in the championship game—an event that raises the stakes for the win. We Are Iowa
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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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November’s Featured Artist: Laurel Kubby
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Beadology Iowa — Free entry — Explore contemporary geometric bead work from award-winning artist Laurel Kubby throughout November.
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BINGO Night at Coach's Corner Sports Pub
6-8 p.m. — Coach's Corner — Win money off your tabs — Enjoy an exciting BINGO night in a lively sports bar atmosphere with large televisions.
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Trivia at the Den
7-9 p.m. — St. Burch Tavern — Free entry — Engage your brain and compete for a chance to win a $50 gift card with your trivia team.
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Gutenberg! The Musical! Tickets
7:30 p.m. — Kinnick Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the comedic musical journey of Gutenberg in an iconic venue.
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Poetry Exchange Workshop
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Porch Light Literary Arts Centre — Free entry — Engage in a collaborative and supportive environment to share and discuss poetry.
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The Storyteller Mic
10:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. — AlleyCat — $4 White Claws and Bombs — Share your songs, poems, or weekend tales at this vibrant open mic night.
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