Good Day
Iowa City
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City Community School District accepted special education director Ashley Reedy's resignation Friday amid a $19 million special education deficit. The district paused its Facilities Master Plan and will meet with the state next month as it works to increase its spending authority. KCRG
- ➤ Yesterday, the University of Iowa held its College of Law commencement ceremony at Hancher Auditorium, where graduates received degrees amid applause from family and faculty. The event highlighted key moments (including a handshake from Dean Todd Pettys) and celebrated academic achievements. Iowa City Press-Citizen
-
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.
-
Sonic Meditation Session
12-1 p.m. — Heartland Yoga — $20 — Experience the power of communal toning for personal and collective healing.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Tranquility Summer Series: A Meditation & Sound Refresh
7-8 p.m. — Harvest Preserve — $25 — Experience a soothing sound meditation under the night sky, guided by Tina McCoy as you welcome the joys of summer.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only normal people are the ones you don't know very well.
~ Alfred Adler
About Good Day Iowa City
Welcome to the Good Day Iowa City, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Iowa City, Iowa community. If you like the Good Day Iowa City, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Iowa City.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Iowa City and across Iowa. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Iowa City
A free Iowa City community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddayiowacity.com/sitemap