r/IowaCity • • 2h ago

Art and Music KaraokeCon 2026!

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Do you love karaoke, costumes, and a little chaos? Join Dreamwell Theatre for KaraokeCon!

For just $5, you’ll get admission to the event, a spot in the karaoke lineup, and an entry into the costume contest. But beware, your performance might not go as planned! Throughout the show, we’ll auction off silly twists and challenges that could change your act. Think you can handle the spotlight?

BYOB!

📅 Friday, October 23 ⏰ Doors open at 7:30 PM, Karaoke starts at 8 PM Costume contest at 10 PM! 📍 Willow Creek Theatre - 327 S Gilbert St.

Big thanks to Willow Creek Theatre for sponsoring KaraokeCon!

We hope to see you there!


r/IowaCity • • 8h ago

Century link internet

4 Upvotes

Is anyone in Iowa city having issues with century link internet?


r/IowaCity • • 9h ago

Iowa 55-hour FilmSprint - Cedar Rapids Independent Filmmakers / Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival

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r/IowaCity • • 13h ago

Looking for nail tech recommendations

2 Upvotes

Hi! I’m moving to Iowa City next month and I’m looking for any recommendations for a nail tech! I usually get gel with a design and a pedicure periodically. I’ve only ever gone to salon/spas but I’m open to independent techniques as well.


r/IowaCity • • 13h ago

Wallet in iowa city

2 Upvotes

I lost my wallet Saturday night(10-17) outside of scouts so if anyone has seen a black bi-fold wallet please lmk


r/IowaCity • • 15h ago

Atheist looking for non AA support group or outpatient counseling in Iowa City/Coralville.

9 Upvotes

r/IowaCity • • 16h ago

Jewelry store recommendation, resizing rings

1 Upvotes

I need to choose a jewelry store that does quality work at a fair price, as I'm looking to get some heirloom rings resized.


r/IowaCity • • 16h ago

Lost and Found Lost Wedding Ring

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8 Upvotes

Not mine, just sharing from Nextdoor

I'm not sure if just anyone can open the link and see the post, so here's the details:

OOP is asking for help finding his mom's lost wedding ring. She says she may have lost it at Costco or Fareway in North Liberty. People are checking those stores, local pawn shops, etc. He's said that they've checked the Police Department, and someone says they saw a post where someone found it... But never got back on where said post was...

There's also a second post with more comments.

Attaching an image of said ring.


r/IowaCity • • 17h ago

New Construction - Near Menards

14 Upvotes

There is a small lot between the Phillips 66 and Dollar Tree near Menards. It looks like they have started pouring a foundation. Does anyone know what is going there?


r/IowaCity • • 17h ago

Community What’s that smell?

2 Upvotes

Anyone know what that smell is on Market St? 🥴


r/IowaCity • • 18h ago

The Center for Intellectual Freedom got a new director yesterday…

40 Upvotes

…and there is a table, staffed by what appear to be students, on the Cleary walkway as of a few minutes ago.

First time I’ve seen any student involvement with the Center whatsoever. That sure happened fast.


r/IowaCity • • 20h ago

Touch of Mink Stories / History - Exotic Dancing Parlor

36 Upvotes

This morning I learned the existence of Touch of Mink and my mind is blown. As a life long IC resident I had no idea this place was ever a thing. Evidently there was ventriloquist exotic dancing?!?! I'd love nothing more than to hear stories from those that worked there or were customers. What were the vibes like? Tell me everything


r/IowaCity • • 21h ago

Tree planting clinic tomorrow in Coralville

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6 Upvotes

Tree planting clinic tomorrow in Coralville for anyone interested in learning how to plant trees correctly. RSVP by the end of day today if interested!


r/IowaCity • • 1d ago

Drywaller recommendations?

1 Upvotes

Getting the water service lines replaced at my home soon, possibly as early as next week, and then will need drywall repairs.

Any recommendations for affordable, professional drywall repair?

Hopefully everyone's not booked up months out. I haven't really been able to get estimates ahead of the plumbing work since I don't know exactly how much drywall they're going to remove to do the plumbing part of the job until they do it.


r/IowaCity • • 1d ago

University heights noise?

9 Upvotes

Is anyone else hearing this sound? Kind of sounds like a muted tornado siren, or howling wind but it’s got a pattern to it.


r/IowaCity • • 1d ago

Groundhogs out of control in this community.

0 Upvotes

That is all, there are too many groundhogs and local cities need to come up with a solution to get their numbers under control.


r/IowaCity • • 1d ago

Community Fatou’s Family is Asking for Our Help

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126 Upvotes

Fatou’s family is requesting that we all call all four congressional offices tomorrow (10/21/2026) to demand they urge DHS to bring her home to her children and family.

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks: 202-225-6576

Sen. Chuck Grassley: 202-224-3744

Sen. Joni Ernst: 202-224-3254

Rep. Ashley Hinson: 202-225-2911

Short call script:

“Hi, my name is [name], and I live in [city, state]. I’m calling to demand immediate action to bring Iowa City mother Fatou Traore home to her four children. Please urge DHS to bring her back into the United States now. She faces persecution, imprisonment, and torture if Sierra Leone sends her to Ivory Coast. Her life is at stake. What will your office do today to bring Fatou back?”

Help Fatou’s family in this time of terror. Please keep families together. Share with family and friends. Tell a neighbor. Set alarms to call tomorrow. Think and feel positive energy. No Mother or child deserves this kind of torture nor pain.


r/IowaCity • • 1d ago

Local Politics UIHC employees, have you voted to keep your rights?

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38 Upvotes

To vote “yes” means a vote to fair wages, secure retirement and healthcare, protection of bereavement time, enforcement of safe staffing, protection of staff from unfair treatment, discrimination, or retaliation, and so many more critical parts of a contract.
The Union protects our rights whilst advocating for our safety.

How to vote

1.) screenshot QR Code

2.) Access your photo gallery

3.) hold down on the QR code (apple users- 4 options will appear. Select the first option “Open in Safari”)

  1. Enter the proper information- Voting takes less than one minute:)

(I was going to include a link to vote. Reddit doesn’t allow link attachments with photos)


r/IowaCity • • 1d ago

Looking for a sub let

2 Upvotes

Hey IC, I'm purchasing a house and looking for a sublet for the house I rent from Prestige Properties.

It's 912 East Bloomington Street. 2 stall car garage, fenced in yard, garden shed, 2 bed 1 bath, central air.

Here's the link to the rental company and the property for more information

https://www.prestigeprop.com/property/912-e-bloomington-house-2br-1ba/


r/IowaCity • • 1d ago

Community Is it just me or is this whole jail thing being presented as something of false binary?

125 Upvotes

The current jail is old, too small, in need of serious repair or remodel, and pretty inefficient for today’s needs.

The new proposal costs a bajillion dollars, is in a weird location, and many private entities stand to benefit from its existence in a way that raises ethical concerns.

Why is the citizenry not allowed to advocate for a “neither” choice when it comes to keeping the old one or erecting the new super jail way out in BFE? It seems like a good chunk of (most?) voters would support a “back to the drawing board” option. I know folks who are team inmate advocate that feel arm-twisted into a new jail just for the better conditions. I know fiscally austere individuals that feel compelled to no due to the cost and ethical concerns.

Surely this isn’t the county itself saying “we already ponied up for cOnSuLtaNcY and we’re not gonna pull a cut and run and do it all over again?”


r/IowaCity • • 1d ago

Tank & the Bangas

3 Upvotes

Anyone have a ticket they want to get rid of? I’ve a last-minute friend in from afar who really wants to go.


r/IowaCity • • 1d ago

Electric Work Quote

2 Upvotes

I was quoted $995 for the following
- 2 ceiling fans have the fan mechanism from being hard wired to run off the switch that the light runs on.
- have 2 light switches separated so each switch only effects one light(currently tied together so when I turn off one light it turns off the other)

Is this a reasonable quote?


r/IowaCity • • 1d ago

County Agricultural Extension Council race

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6 Upvotes

Does anyone have information about the candidates running for this? I can hardly find anything.


r/IowaCity • • 1d ago

Lost dog

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52 Upvotes

UPDATE FOUND! Thank you everyone for your help!

Hi everyone. Some contractors accidentally left the gate open on my friends house and his dog escaped. We have an AirTag on her but have not been able to pick up a signal. Her name is Lola. She is typically scared of people and will probably run away or growl at you. Please let me know if you see her!!!

Northside neighborhood


r/IowaCity • • 1d ago

Community Tom O'Donnell - The Serious Representative

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