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Iowa City
Thursday, December 25th, 2025
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City remembers Gary Lee 'Smiley' Bloore, who died Dec. 22 at 79 after 45 years serving on the UI campus and cheering on local sports (neighbors recall his warm smile) as tributes pour in. The Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Luna’s Tacos, a family-owned food stand, will expand into a new brick-and-mortar location at 127 E. Washington St. next to Insomnia Cookies. The restaurant will open by the end of January (owned by Isabel and Salatiel Luna) in a space that once housed Subway. The Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Iowa announced it will join the federal Summer EBT program with updated Healthy SNAP guidelines that take effect Jan. 1. Families will get $40 per child a month for healthy groceries—candy, soda, and certain prepared foods are excluded. We Are Iowa
- ➤ Iowa National Guard soldiers killed in Syria on Dec. 13 returned home after a respectful ceremony on Wednesday at the Des Moines airport. Their remains are heading to hometowns (one in Marshalltown on Saturday and one in Des Moines on Sunday) with scheduled funeral services. The Gazette
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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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DEAD OR AMAZING: Interactive Video Installation
5-7 p.m. — 538 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA — Free entry — Experience a unique interactive video installation that reacts to your movement and sound, creating a personalized visual and sonic environment.
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Christopher’s Bar Exam Trivia Night
8-10 p.m. — Joe's Place — Free entry — Test your knowledge in an interactive pub quiz with chances to win cash and prizes.
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