Good morning, Iowa City.

After a Thanksgiving weekend snowstorm, Iowa City residents enjoyed skiing, sledding, and shoveling while exploring local spots — from City Park to the university campus — on Dec.

2; community members embraced the wintry outdoors for active fun.

The Iowa Economic Development Authority awarded $2M in tax credits for two redevelopment projects — a $1.3M credit to revitalize the Iowa River Power Restaurant and a $700K credit for redeveloping the former ACT campus; the restaurant’s renovations are expected to finish by summer 2026.

The Iowa Board of Regents approved the UI Center for Intellectual Freedom bylaws on Dec.

3 (after a delayed vote) and the center will host the inaugural Reforming Universities Summit on Friday at the Old Capitol Museum and Iowa Memorial Union as it prepares for spring classes.

The Iowa Board of Regents elected Robert Cramer as president and Kurt Tjaden as president pro tem on Dec.

3; both begin their leadership today and will serve until April 30, 2026 + their regent terms run until 2029 and 2031.

Carson Nielsen, a 6'7" offensive lineman from Waterloo West, chose the Iowa Hawkeyes after visiting several schools in Iowa City.

He graduates from West High this month and will join the team in January.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Slime and Oobleck Activity

1-2:30 p.m. — Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center — Cost not specified — Engage in fun, hands-on activities focused on STEAM learning for kids aged 5-11.