Good Day
Iowa City
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In snow and below freezing, experts say modern cars need only a few seconds to warm up while older models may need two to three minutes. AAA warns that idling too long can stress your engine and raise the risk of car theft—especially if your car is left unlocked without a remote-start anti-theft feature. Iowa City Press-Citizen
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Yuengling said its beer will reach Iowa in early 2026 after the company expands its distribution from 26 to 29 states. The family-owned brewer grows after its expansion into Michigan earlier this year. We Are Iowa
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City will offer free downtown ramp parking and fare-free transit on December 6 for Small Business Saturday 2.0 to encourage local shoppers—six ramps will participate with electric vehicle charging stations, and the downtown district will host a Holiday Shopping Spree Giveaway that lets every purchase enter a drawing for up to $1,000. The event supports local businesses and adds extra holiday excitement. KCRG
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa officials say that mandatory hunter education courses have reduced injuries and deaths compared to past decades. Thousands of hunters will start the shotgun deer season this weekend — with officers set to check public lands for safety compliance. KCRG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two Johnson County redevelopment projects were awarded a total of $2 million in state tax credits from the Iowa Economic Development Authority—JNB Iowa City received up to $700,000 for a mixed-use development on the east side and the Iowa River Power Restaurant in Coralville will be renovated and reopened by University of Iowa alum Mark Kaufman in the coming years. The Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ University of Iowa Health Care agreed to pay $4.2M to the mother of 38-year-old Conrad Colombo—who suffered permanent brain damage and a heart attack after being severely restrained during a psychotic break on April 10th, 2022—after his treatment led to extensive litigation over his care. The Gazette
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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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Poetry Exchange Workshop
4:30-6 p.m. — 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA — Free entry — Engage in a collaborative poetry workshop and share your creative works with fellow poets.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only way out is through.
~ Robert Frost
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