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Iowa City
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ With Christmas near, Iowa City and Coralville offer free drop-offs for recycling holiday lights at centers like East Side Recycling (hours vary by location), while Cedar Rapids and Iowa City take live trees for composting for a fee. Gift wrap must be recycled only as cardboard boxes or tubes. KCRG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ UI Libraries and the State Historical Society have reached an agreement to offer public requests for select historical documents and images starting Jan. 1, 2026 — materials will be available during Reading Room hours, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More details will be posted online. KWWL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa is set to rejoin the federal Summer EBT program (Sun Bucks) that gives families $40 per child each month and restricts unhealthy purchases; enrollment details will be released early next year. KCRG
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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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Radical Relaxation Yoga
6-7 p.m. — Public Space One — $16 drop-in or 8-class pass for $100 — Experience community-driven relaxation and rejuvenation through yoga with certified instructors.
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