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Iowa City
Friday, December 12th, 2025
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ CAP Theatre presents CAP Radio Hour: LIVE, a holiday show set in a 1940s radio studio (with 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, The Little Drummer Boy and a Santa visit). Tickets are $10; shows run today at 7 p.m., Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. We Are Iowa
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Iowa Lottery officials said a $3 million Mega Millions prize drawn a month ago remains unclaimed, with winning numbers 13, 40, 42, 46 and Mega Ball 1. We Are Iowa
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City Council approved a design concept for the Burlington Street Bridge project on Dec. 9 aimed at boosting pedestrian and bicycle safety — the project will move through a design phase until 2027 with construction set to start in spring 2029. Iowa City Press-Citizen
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Advocates rallied on Thursday, Dec. 11 near UI Health Care’s campus in Iowa City to call attention to a congressional vote on health care subsidies (scheduled that day). Iowa City Press-Citizen
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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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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.
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Concert Orchestra Performance
5:45-7 p.m. — Main Campus — Free entry — Experience an evening of beautiful orchestral music at this community concert.
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December Sonic Meditation
12-1 p.m. — Heartland Yoga — $15 — Experience group toning in a joyful, playful practice for personal and community healing.
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Grand Babies: Storytime with Little Ones
9-10 AM — Iowa City Senior Center — Free entry — Enjoy intergenerational storytime with engaging activities for caregivers and babies.
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Christopher’s Bar Exam Pub Quiz
8-10 p.m. — Donnelly's Pub — Cash prizes available — Test your knowledge with an interactive trivia night at a local pub.
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Gentle Yoga Class
12-1 p.m. — Public Space One — $16 drop-in or $100 for 8-class pass — Experience a community-focused yoga practice led by a trauma-informed instructor with extensive training.
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Wildlife Bioblitz
10:00-11:30 a.m. — Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center — Free entry — Explore nature and discover local wildlife in a fun, interactive environment.
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Story Jam
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Engage in music and movement activities designed to foster early literacy skills in children.
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Trivia at the Den
7-9 p.m. — St. Burch Tavern — Free entry — Test your trivia skills for a chance to win a $50 gift card while enjoying a fun night out with friends.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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