Good Day
Iowa City
Friday, December 19th, 2025
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ingersoll Dinner Theater will re-open with festive shows & a grand opening celebration on New Year's Eve, following a hiatus after Christmas. The local venue is set to welcome guests as it embarks on a new chapter. We Are Iowa
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City Schools is planning to strengthen its policy on student attacks against staff by introducing three levels of aggression (with Level 1 automatically requiring police involvement) and potential suspensions or expulsion following concerns raised after 139 incidents last year. KCRG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Johnson County’s Trip Connect rideshare pilot program will end next summer due to funding cuts; its ride is on June 30. Launched in December 2024 at $2 fares from 5:00 p.m. to midnight for work and school — officials plan to meet with councils to design a better-funded transit service. KCRG
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Iowa coach LeVar Woods (47) will join Michigan State as special teams coordinator after Iowa’s Dec. 31 ReliaQuest Bowl, ending his tenure that began in 2008 to pursue head coach ambitions. His move marks a notable career step in local college sports. KWWL
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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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DEAD OR AMAZING: An Interactive Video Installation
5-7 p.m. — 538 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA — Free entry — Experience an immersive video installation that transforms audience movements into a unique visual and sonic landscape.
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Poetry Exchange Workshop
10:30 a.m. — Porch Light Literary Arts Centre — Poem submission required — Engage in a low-pressure workshop and connect with fellow poetry enthusiasts.
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The Storyteller Mic
10 p.m. — AlleyCat — $4 White Claws — Share your song, poem, or weekend stories with friends at this lively open mic night.
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Monday Open Comedy Mic
8-11:30 p.m. — AlleyCat — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedy performances followed by karaoke fun.
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Minecraft Crafts
1-2:30 p.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Create fun Minecraft-themed crafts like mosaics and origami for elementary-aged kids.
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Bingo Night at Hamburg Inn #2
7-9 p.m. — Hamburg Inn No. 2 — Free entry — Enjoy a fun evening playing Bingo with friends in a cozy setting.
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PS1 Northside Open Hours
12-3 p.m. — Public Space One (PS1) North — Free entry — Explore a gallery, zine library, and micro-retail space showcasing local art.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.
~ Louisa May Alcott
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