Good morning, Iowa City.

Iowa farmers using conservation practices now help shrink the Gulf Coast dead zone by reducing nutrient runoff; Fayette County’s Tim Recker built a nitrogen-trapping pond with state and federal grants, a method credited with a 30% reduction in the dead zone last year (proof that local practices yield measurable environmental change).

FDA officials warned consumers not to use superfood supplements made with moringa leaf powder after a salmonella outbreak sickened 65 people in 28 states, including Iowa with 1 to 2 cases.

Officials are working with Live It Up and Why Not Natural to remove affected products from shelves.

A new statewide housing dashboard shows local rent & home value differences with Linn County's median rent at $915 and Johnson County's over $1,100, and it reveals a slight rise in affordable housing permits.

Communities can use the tool to plan future housing projects.

Pope Cactus + Cool Shoes Improv Show

7:30-9 p.m. — Willow Creek Theatre Company — Supports local artists — Enjoy a night of improv with favorite local teams Pope Cactus and Cool Shoes.

Vino Vérité: The Dating Game

7-9:30 p.m. — FilmScene at The Chauncey — $25 public, $20 members, $12 students — Explore love in modern China with film, wine, and hors d'oeuvres alongside a filmmaker Q&A.

Trivia Night at Hamburg Inn #2

7-9 p.m. — Hamburg Inn No. 2 — Free entry — Test your knowledge with a fun trivia night hosted by Christophers Bar Exam.

UI Jazz Jam Sessions

7-10 p.m. — Sanctuary Pub — Free admission — A vibrant community jazz jam session featuring local musicians and students.

Story Jam

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Engage in music and movement activities designed to enhance early literacy skills for children and caregivers.

Trivia Night at St. Burch Tavern

7-9 p.m. — St. Burch Tavern — Free entry — Gather your trivia team for a chance to win a $50 gift card while testing your brainpower.

Ballroom and Latin Dance Social

7-10 p.m. — Old Brick — $6-$12 — Enjoy a night of Foxtrot dancing and socializing with live music for dancers of all levels.

Clue Live on Stage

2-4 p.m. — Hancher Showcase — Ticket prices range from $45 to $396 — Experience the mystery and humor of Clue as guests unravel a murder at Boddy Manor.

Bringing Nature Home: Pocket Prairie Program Forum

2 p.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Discover how to create a pocket prairie and support local pollinators and ecosystems.

Chinese Bilingual Storytime

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy bilingual stories, songs, and crafts for children and caregivers in a vibrant cultural setting.