Good Day
Iowa City
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of November.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday night at 7:30 p.m., fire crews reached a mobile home at Western Hills mobile home park in Coralville that was engulfed in flames and forced a family to evacuate, and they brought the fire under control about one hour later — no injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation. KCRG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The highly caffeinated comedy 'Triple Espresso' will perform at Temple Theater through Dec.7 and is expected to draw local audiences + bring fresh energy to the stage. We Are Iowa
- ➤ On Wednesday evening, the documentary 'No One Cares about Crazy People' played to a sold out Iowa City theater where director Gail Freedman spoke on the film’s portrayal of the struggles faced by people with serious mental illness—highlighting the urgent need for better support services. KCRG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City Liberty High School senior Keegan Burke was named the Press-Citizen’s Student of the Week after the poll closed on November 20. He challenges himself in AP and honors classes, maintains a high GPA, and takes part in track, swimming, and the National Honor Society. Iowa City Press-Citizen
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Iowa Health and Human Services said an older adult from southwest Iowa died from the flu, marking the season’s first flu-related death. The agency urged people to talk with their healthcare providers about vaccines for flu—COVID-19 and RSV as they prepare for Thanksgiving and winter holidays. We Are Iowa
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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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Monday Open Comedy Mic
8-11:30 p.m. — AlleyCat — Free entry — Enjoy a night filled with comedy followed by karaoke at this local nightlife spot.
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UI Jazz Jam Sessions
7-10 p.m. — Sanctuary Pub — Free entry — Community jazz musicians jam together for an uplifting evening of music and creativity.
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