Good Day
Iowa City
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ North Liberty Amphitheater held its first live music event, drawing local fans who set up chairs and blankets on the lawn. The new venue (15 years in the making) will host more shows this summer, including a performance by DOV. KCRG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Iowa City Community School District Superintendent will step down at the end of June because his mother was diagnosed with Stage IV terminal cancer; he will serve as Executive Director of Secondary Schools starting July 1 while the school board seeks an interim leader to keep schools stable. KWWL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Candidate Josh Turek, a two-time Paralympic gold medalist from Council Bluffs, will run for Senate and focus on affordable healthcare + fair wages for Iowans. Endorsed by former Sen. Tom Harkin, he plans to strengthen support for rural communities ahead of the June primary. We Are Iowa
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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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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.
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Friday Night Ride at the Bike Library
6-8 p.m. — Iowa City Bike Library — Free — Enjoy an inclusive no-drop ride with fellow cyclists while exploring the city.
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Community Collaborations: Stories of Community
12:30-1:30 p.m. — FilmScene at The Chauncey — Free – $10 — Engage in inspiring cinematic stories and discussions driven by local community initiatives.
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Herbs 101 Workshop
1-2 p.m. — Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center — Fee Not Listed — Discover the art of growing herbs from seed to harvest in this engaging workshop.
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Monday Night Gravel Ride
6:30-8:30 p.m. — World of Bikes — Free entry — Enjoy a no-drop gravel ride with varied routes, ending at Big Grove Brewery.
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Southside Ride at Dream City
5-6 p.m. — Dream City — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly bike ride every Tuesday evening from Dream City.
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