Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of November.
Good morning, Iowa City.
Nine-year-old Millie Judge, who overcame major health challenges such as open heart surgery at four months and colon removal this summer, served as honorary kid captain at the Nebraska Cornhuskers event on Aug.
9 at Kinnick Stadium while playing her favorite game, Dr. Millie. She pretends to care for her sisters, toys, and pets in a way that shows her love for play.
Downtown hotels HotelVetro and Hotel Chauncey and the entertainment venue SpareMe are closing, with HotelVetro having closed yesterday, SpareMe scheduled to close tomorrow and Hotel Chauncey set for Sunday due to issues with foreclosed properties.
Foreclosed buildings owned by GreenState Credit Union remain unsold — leaving many tenants to face an uncertain future.
Young gymnasts in the Handstand Walk for Kids event raised over one million dollars for pediatric cancer research over the last five years — the funds will support further research and treatment efforts.
Developers are planning a new area known as Gather Iowa in Coralville near First Avenue and Hwy 6—featuring new multi-family apartments and retail space.
City Administrator Kelly Hayworth visited the future site on November 19 to review the project plans.
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.
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.
Gutenberg! The Musical! Tickets
7:30 p.m. — Kinnick Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the comedic musical journey of Gutenberg in an iconic venue.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bingo Night at Hamburg Inn #2
7-9 p.m. — Hamburg Inn No. 2 — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of free Bingo at a local favorite spot.
Trivia Night at the Den
7-9 p.m. — St. Burch Tavern — Free entry — Challenge your knowledge and compete for fun prizes at this weekly trivia event.
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap
7:30-10:00 p.m. — Riverside Theatre — $18 – $42 — Experience a thrilling 'who done it' with a twist as guests become suspects in a snowbound B&B.
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