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Iowa City
Saturday, November 29th, 2025
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families in central Iowa can visit many Christmas tree farms to pick and cut a tree — Miller Tree Farm in Runnells opened November 22 and The Christmas Tree Farm in Maxwell opened November 28 with over 4,000 trees available while farms like Strautman’s, Deal’s Orchard, Howell’s, Hill’s Evergreen, Walnut Ridge and Pinkley’s offer varied hours and extra holiday treats. WHO 13
- ➤ Iowa City is hosting ‘Tis the Season events today to mark Small Business Saturday with activities like Santa Saturdays and tractor wagon rides. The downtown area offers free parking and Fare Free Transit — making it easier for shoppers to visit local businesses. KWWL
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Families shopped at Coral Ridge Mall on Black Friday as part of a long-held tradition, with many sporting matching outfits (a practice some have followed for 20 years) while scoring holiday deals. Shoppers noted that although online offers and varied schedules have changed the market, they still preferred the in-person experience for getting the best bargains. KCRG
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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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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.
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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.
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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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Iowa City Fab Lab Fall Holiday Open House
10 AM – 4 PM — Iowa City Fab Lab — Free entry — Explore creative holiday gifts with hands-on activities and live demonstrations.
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Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap
2-4:30 p.m. — Riverside Theatre — $18 – $42 — Experience a classic whodunit with a twist as a snowstorm traps guests in a bed and breakfast with a murderer on the loose.
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Monday Open Comedy Mic
8-11:30 p.m. — AlleyCat — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of comedy followed by karaoke at the Alley Cat.
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Christopher's Bar Exam Trivia Night
8-10 p.m. — Joe's Place — Cash prizes — Test your knowledge and compete for fun prizes at this interactive pub quiz.
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