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Iowa City
Friday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Since April, local animal shelters have seen a surge of kittens during kitten season; the ARL of Iowa now cares for over 250 kittens while PALS in Grinnell recently paused intakes after receiving three litters. Shelters advise the public to let kittens stay with their mothers. We Are Iowa
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Amana Whirlpool plant in Amana will be shut down from May 18-22 (for production adjustments) and closed on Memorial Day, May 25, affecting one of our area's largest employers. KCRG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Monica Nassif, daughter of Mrs. Meyer, will host a book signing on Sunday, May 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Vintage Road Coffee in Granger—where attendees can buy her new book I Bottled My Mother and learn how her mother's Midwestern values shaped Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day. Iowa City Press-Citizen
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ As thousands of students walk the stage this week, colleges warn that graduates may face slower hiring since employers are cautious. More than 6,100 UI graduates and UNI, Iowa State students are advised to treat their job search like a class project (highlighting versatile skills) to secure roles. KCRG
- ➤ Adam Zimmermann, a Cedar Rapids administrator with nine years of experience, will become Liberty High School principal on July 1, replacing Justin Colbert, who is leaving for a deputy superintendent role in Southeast Polk. He is a familiar face in Iowa City (he attended Iowa City West High School). KCRG
- ➤ Iowa City School Board met privately Thursday (in a closed session) amid ongoing financial concerns and did not answer questions regarding Superintendent Degner’s status; if the board intends to remove him, it must notify him by today, and it will hold a meeting to accept its special education director’s resignation. KCRG
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents, business owners and community groups learn about solar energy at Big Grove Taproom on May 26 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Partnering with Midwest Renewable Energy Association and East Central Iowa Council of Governments — the event offers solar site assessments and a chance to win a phone charger. KWWL
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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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West Coast Swing Foundations Class
6:15-9 p.m. — Public Space One — No experience required — Learn the basics of West Coast Swing including patterns and dance etiquette.
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