Good morning, Iowa City.

A Solon woman, a manager at Budget Rental in Iowa City, was arrested Monday for allegedly stealing over $50,000 by altering rental agreements and depositing rental payments into her personal accounts—officials say she manipulated 466 transactions between Jan.

1, 2021, and June 30, causing significant losses for the company.

A 31-year-old man was arrested on Monday after police said he broke into a home at the 1200 block of Tracy Lane in Iowa City around 7:41 p.m.—he allegedly threatened everyone inside with a machete-style knife and faces a First Degree Burglary charge.

Authorities arrested Abraham Barkayoko on Saturday and charged him with second-degree theft, money laundering and conspiracy—he is accused of working with Dangelo Washpun, who pleaded guilty earlier, to alter direct deposit records and steal three paychecks totaling $5,819.09 from Procter & Gamble employees between September and December 2023.

Mark Gronowski, a transfer from South Dakota State with two FCS championships and over 10,000 passing yards, is set to lead Iowa's offense as he recovers from shoulder surgery and practices with new quarterback Hank Brown—coach Ferentz praised his quiet leadership and strong performance on film.

Moroccan Cooking Series at Hillel's Kitchen

10:00 – 11:30 PM — Market-Dubuque Building — Limited spots — Explore Moroccan cuisine and family history through cooking.

Book Babies Storytime

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Engage infants through singing, reading, and rhyming for early language development.

Emo Nite

9-1 a.m. — Gabe's — $21 — Celebrate all things emo with a night of music and fun at Gabes.

Spring Sensory Spectacular

1-4 p.m. — Ashton House — Snacks available — Celebrate spring with games and activities designed for youth with disabilities and their families.

JBA April Member Meeting

5-6 p.m. — Tippie College of Business — Registration Required — Engage with fellow members at the JBA's general meeting in room W364.

Illinois State Redbirds vs Iowa Hawkeyes Baseball

6:05-8:05 p.m. — Duane Banks Stadium — Ticket pricing varies — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup in Iowa City while supporting a cause of your choice.

Katie Dahl at The Englert Theatre

7:30-10 p.m. — The Englert Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an intimate evening with songwriter Katie Dahl as she shares her soulful music and witty storytelling.

NAMI Family Support Group

6:30-7:30 p.m. — National Alliance on Mental Illness, Johnson County — Free entry — Peer-led support for adults with loved ones facing mental health challenges.

Seussical the Musical Jr.

7 p.m. — The James Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a whimsical journey through beloved Dr. Seuss stories brought to life in musical form.

UI Day of Play

9 AM – 1 PM — Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center — Free entry — Experience adaptive recreation and inclusive activities for all ages.