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Iowa City
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City's West Overlook Campground is now hosting Holiday Lights at the Lake — a mile-long drive-through display featuring themed lights like the S.S. Santa exhibit, and it is open Sundays through Thursdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Fridays through Saturdays from 5 to 9 p.m. with admission starting at $10 per family car or van. The Gazette
- ➤ On a mid-summer morning, owners Sarah Bailey and Kyle Schuchmann gave local visitors a tour of their Jiyu American Wagyu farm near Iowa City while completing farm chores—photos taken on July 18 show cattle grazing and daily operations. Iowa City Press-Citizen
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa City Press-Citizen Student of the Week contest has reopened for voting as high school nominees include Trea Eidahl (Solon), Taleen Rahaal (Iowa City West), and Luke Rustan (Regina). The public can vote online until noon on Dec. 4 and the winner will be announced Friday with a published story. Iowa City Press-Citizen
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Johnson County asked Havenpark Communities to pause rent hikes and fix safety issues at its local manufactured home parks, and the company wants a private meeting to discuss repair and compliance details—county leaders and a residents group will set the meeting priorities and dates. Residents have faced higher lot rents and delays in fixing water outages and poor lighting. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ During Thanksgiving weekend, Iowa City snowplow crews worked 12 to 14 hour shifts to clear eight inches of snow across 13 zones while 26 department workers switched their equipment—Superintendent Brock Holub said crews used just enough salt to protect roads and the environment. The department said it will tow vehicles from downtown in the coming days as safe street conditions continue—further actions will keep roads clear as students return. KCRG
- ➤ Leadership is changing on the Iowa Board of Regents as President Sherry Bates will resign on Thursday, Dec. 4 and President Pro Tem Greta Rouse steps down from leadership to focus on her family — remaining on the board as a member through 2027. The board will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 to elect new regent leadership — a move that comes amid calls for a new direction in higher education governance. Iowa City Press-Citizen
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 2025-26 boys' wrestling season will feature 20 top wrestlers and seven teams, including Iowa City West, Linn-Mar, and C.R. Prairie. Coaches say the season will be competitive—highlighting key dual meets and promising strong rivalries—as schools prepare to showcase their talent after the holiday break. The Gazette
- ➤ DJ Vonnahme, a former quarterback from Kuemper Catholic, is now a top tight end for Iowa's football team after injuries sidelined other players. He earned a career-high 91 receiving yards and two touchdowns in a 40-16 win over Nebraska, helping the Hawkeyes secure eight wins as they prepare to choose their bowl destination on Dec 7. We Are Iowa
- ➤ Iowa State wrestlers beat the Hawkeyes 20-14 in the Cy-Hawk Series dual Sunday at Hilton Coliseum using key wins from Yonger Bastida, Evan Frost, and Rocky Elam—ending a long drought with their first home win since 2003 and first overall dual win since 2004. The Gazette
- ➤ Iowa football awaits bowl game selections as the team looks ahead to facing an SEC or Pac-12 opponent on New Year's Eve after a 40–16 win at Nebraska, with national polls placing the Hawkeyes 28th and 26th. Major coaching changes are underway in the Big Ten — Michigan State fired coach Jonathan Smith and plans to hire former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald while other programs also adjust their leadership. The Gazette
- ➤ Keaton Moeller of Starmont has recovered from a torn ACL after surgery on Sept. 6 and intense physical therapy, returning to live practice in July and winning the 190-pound title at the Premier National League Fall Championships—he is ready to begin his senior wrestling season and has signed to wrestle at the University of Northern Iowa. The Gazette
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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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Bingo Night at Hamburg Inn #2
7-9 p.m. — Hamburg Inn No. 2 — Free to play — Enjoy a fun evening of bingo in Iowa City with friends and family.
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Jok-E-Oke Comedy Open Mic
8 PM – 12 AM — AlleyCat — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter followed by karaoke at Iowa City's favorite comedy open mic.
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Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap
7:30-10:00 p.m. — Riverside Theatre, Iowa City, IA — $18 – $42 — Experience a classic whodunit where all guests become suspects during a snowstorm.
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