Good Day
Iowa City
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Ukrainian father remains in Germany after applying for an H-1B visa, leaving his wife and two children in Iowa City separated for four months — his family has reached out to senators for help as they wait for him to return. KCRG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ G. Love & the Special Sauce will perform Friday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. at Wildwood Saloon in Iowa City to showcase his new album Ode to R.L. Tickets are sold out. The Gazette
- ➤ Bob Shomper, a former Hawkeye marching band member from Davenport, is the new voice for the band and will debut today at the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa at 11:00 a.m. as the Hawkeyes face Vanderbilt. KCRG
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Iowa Hawkeyes will face the Vanderbilt Commodores in the ReliaQuest Bowl today at 11 a.m. at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa — a hometown game for player Nathan McNeil who looks forward to playing in front of family and friends. KWWL
- ➤ Iowa senior Max Llewellyn from Urbandale has become a key playmaker for the Hawkeyes with six sacks, nine tackles for loss, and two forced fumbles this season — he raised $10K for ovarian cancer research in honor of his stepmom in January and earned praise from his coaches. We Are Iowa
- ➤ Today, the Iowa Hawkeyes play their final season game in the ReliaQuest Bowl at 11 a.m. in Tampa as fans gather at the Tampa Convention Center and in Ybor City for pre-game celebrations & plans for victory parties and New Year festivities. KWWL
- ➤ Hawkeye fans gathered at Clearwater Beach on Monday, Dec. 29 to watch their Iowa team ahead of the ReliaQuest Bowl. Many spent the day enjoying the sun and team spirit. KCRG
- ➤ Iowa football fans traveled to Tampa for pre-game rallies and a parade in Ybor City ahead of the Hawkeyes’ match against Vanderbilt which kicks off at 11 a.m. today; the marching band performed at Clearwater Beach and Busch Gardens and joined Tuesday's parade. KWWL
- ➤ Coach Kirk Ferentz expressed emotion after the Hawkeyes won the Joe Moore Award for best offensive line as they prepare to face ranked Vanderbilt in the ReliaQuest Bowl tomorrow at 11 a.m. in Tampa + a parade and rally in Ybor City will follow the game. KWWL
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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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Bingo Night at Hamburg Inn #2
7-9 p.m. — Hamburg Inn No. 2 — Free to play — Enjoy a fun night of bingo with friends and community members.
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Book Club Matchmaking Session
6-7 p.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Discover new book titles and meet fellow readers for one-time discussions.
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Gentle Yoga Class
12-1 AM — Public Space One — $16 drop-in or $100 for 8-class pass — Experience a nurturing yoga session led by an experienced instructor focused on community and resilience.
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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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Strategies in Environmental Conservation
2-4 p.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Discover sustainable gardening practices with insights from a local conservation expert.
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The Out Of Towners: Vol. 1
6:30-8 p.m. — The Green House — Cash donations appreciated — Enjoy an evening of readings from local authors supporting a good cause.
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~ Banksy
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