Iowa City News & Updates

The Arc of the Quad Cities is hosting a Christmas-themed trivia night. This event is part of their November activities.

The Christmas Cheer Fund has launched its 2026 campaign to support those in need across several Iowa counties. Donations can be made via their website or mailed to the specified address in Clear Lake, IA.

The Christmas Cheer Fund in Mason City, Iowa, has set a $100,000 goal for its 2026 campaign. Applications for holiday gift cards will open on November 1st, and donations can be made via mail or through their website.

North Iowa's 99-year-old Christmas Cheer Fund is preparing for its upcoming campaign. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 28, Mason City, IA 50402, or made online via christmascheerfund.org.

A Christmas Bar Crawl is scheduled to take place in the Iowa City, IA area. This festive event will also include stops in Marion, IA and Omaha, NE.

The City of Cedar Rapids is already searching for its official Christmas tree. The search is underway even though the holiday is still more than two months away.