Good morning, Iowa City.

A Cedar Rapids reader asked how three-letter airport codes like CID are chosen and if they can be changed.

IATA assigns the codes based on location or original names and rarely approves changes — local marketing has even embraced the codes as symbols of community identity.

North Liberty police are searching for 17-year-old Emma who was last seen on May 10 at 11 p.m. on the West 100 Block of Penn Street wearing a red top and gray sweatpants and not carrying her cell phone or medication, with officials saying she may be in Davenport.

University of Iowa commencement ceremonies will be held from May 15th to June 6th at venues — including Hancher Auditorium, Carver-Hawkeye Arena, and the Iowa Memorial Union.

Guests must follow different bag rules and parking restrictions at each site and can later watch live streams on YouTube.

North Liberty faces a $1.3 million budget gap because a required email notifying residents of a fiscal 2026 public hearing was not sent — forcing the city to likely use last year’s tax rates.

Officials are working with state legislators to allow a new hearing on May 27 so the error can be corrected.

Local 5 News and CW Iowa 23 will broadcast 18 free Indiana Fever games—featuring Iowa star Caitlin Clark—under a new TEGNA deal.

The first game will take place on May 20 at 6 p.m. CT at Gainbridge Fieldhouse when the Fever play the Atlanta Dream and additional matchups include games against New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces.

A Roll of the Dice: Symbolism in the Sackner Archive

9 a.m. - 6 p.m. — University of Iowa Libraries Main Library Gallery — Free admission — Explore the revolutionary influence of Stéphane Mallarmé's poem on graphic design and visual poetry.

Friday Night Concert Series

6:30-9 p.m. — 210 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA — Free entry — Celebrate the start of summer with local musicians at this vibrant concert series.

Sensory Sensitive Inflatable Afternoon

1:30-3:30 p.m. — Iowa City Scanlon Gym — Cost not specified — Enjoy unstructured play time with inflatables designed for sensory sensitive friends and families.

May's Featured Artist: Laurel Kubby

7 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Beadology Iowa — Free entry — Explore the intricate 3-dimensional geometric seed bead work of artist Laurel Kubby throughout May.

A Roll of the Dice: Symbolism in the Sackner Archive

9 a.m.-6 p.m. — University of Iowa Libraries Main Library Gallery — Free entry — Explore the influential legacy of Stéphane Mallarmé’s revolutionary poetic work in a unique exhibition.

Iowa City Crusade Amazing Race & Tour

11 a.m. — Java House Coffee Roasters - Downtown — One ticket per person — Embark on a creative scavenger hunt exploring local gems and tackling fun challenges.

Story Jam

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — A lively music and movement program promoting early literacy for children and caregivers.

Eat for the Arts at Short's Burgers Eastside

11 AM – 8 PM — Short's Burgers Eastside — 15% of sales go to support local arts — Enjoy tasty burgers while contributing to community programs.

Gatos En Ronda

6-8 p.m. — Iowa City Bike Library — Free entry — Enjoy a no-drop community ride featuring trails, secret passages, and ice cream stops.

Art Social at Public Space One

11 AM – 1 PM — PS1 Close House — Free entry — Engage in a creative atmosphere with art supplies and fellow creators.