Good Day
Iowa City
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Former Iowa Hawkeyes kicker Nate Kaeding is leading plans for an 18-hole golf course with a clubhouse and driving range on farmland near Solon as the project enters early stages; local residents will have the chance to share feedback at a good neighbor meeting this summer before a rezoning application. KCRG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City Community School District approved Cedar Rapids administrator Adam Zimmermann as Liberty High principal ahead of the 2026–27 school year; Zimmermann, a local West High graduate, replaces Justin Colbert, who will join Southeast Polk as deputy superintendent on July 1. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ Iowa City Community School District paused its $104M facilities master plan, halting many projects while allowing essential repairs, due to financial shortfalls and audit delays. The board stated work will resume only when financial stability is confirmed (completed audits and updated bank reconciliations), ensuring responsible use of funds. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ On Tuesday, May 12, Iowa City Community School District held its board meeting where community members filled the boardroom and teacher union president Nathan Kelley along with board members exchanged viewpoints (with Superintendent Matt Degner listening to public comment). Iowa City Press-Citizen
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Governor Reynolds signed a bill that removes the need for insurance companies to authorize cancer screenings and sets strict timelines for claim decisions, including requiring human review of AI denials + the law will take effect on July 1. KCRG
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Public Observing Night
8-10 p.m. — Van Allen Observatory — Free entry — Explore the spring sky with telescopes at this astronomy observation session.
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Drive-In Movies at the Hangar: Superman
9-11 p.m. — Iowa City Municipal Airport — Ticket availability varies — Enjoy a classic film under the stars with the community at the local airport.
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The Storyteller Mic
10 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. — AlleyCat — $4 White Claws and Bombs — Share your song, poem, or weekend tales at this vibrant open mic night.
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Sonic Meditation Session
12-1 p.m. — Heartland Yoga — $20 — Experience the power of communal toning for personal and collective healing.
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Drop In Bike Ride
5:45-8:30 p.m. — Riverfront Crossings Park — Free entry — Join a fast-paced, informal bike ride with a focus on drafting and teamwork.
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Alice Martin - Westward Women Reading
7-8 p.m. — Prairie Lights Books and Cafe — Free entry — Experience the launch of a debut novel blending dystopian themes with a Western twist.
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Lady Franklyn Improv
8:30-9:30 p.m. — Willow Creek Theatre Company — Ticket sales support local artists — Enjoy a night of laughs with Iowa City's professional improv team.
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Good Habits, Gunk Lung, Early Girl & Tiny Stupid Concert
8-10:30 p.m. — Gabe's — $13.06 — Experience an electrifying night with local bands Good Habits, Gunk Lung, Early Girl, and Tiny Stupid.
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Monday Night Gravel Ride
6:30-8:30 p.m. — World of Bikes — Free entry — Enjoy a no-drop 20-30 mile gravel ride with a beer finish at Big Grove Brewery.
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Paige Lewis – Canon Reading
7-8 p.m. — Prairie Lights Books and Cafe — Free entry — Experience an evening of humor and brilliance as Paige Lewis reads from their debut novel, Canon.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The more complete the despair, the more complete the awakening.
~ Carl Jung
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