Good morning, Iowa City.

The Iowa City Fire Department responded Tuesday at (6:48 a.m.) to a utility pole fire at the corner of Dubuque and Lafayette St caused when a squirrel contacted live wires, and crews disconnected the pole before putting out the fire in two minutes.

Big Grove Brewery became Iowa’s largest craft brewery by volume and ranked 61st nationally based on Brewers Association data.

The brewery opened its 68,000-barrel Liberty Plant in Iowa City in 2024 and saw double-digit growth with Easy Eddy Hazy IPA and expanding taprooms nationwide.

The Presidential Fitness Test returns to Iowa schools for students aged 6-17 after Gov. Reynolds signed the MAHA bill last week.

The test requires students to complete core, upper body and cardio exercises and will run for two years.

The Iowa City School Board will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. to search for an interim superintendent after Matt Degner stepped down to care for his terminally ill mother — he will begin serving as Executive Director of Secondary Schools on July 1 as the district addresses a financial crisis.

The Iowa City School Board voted Tuesday night (4-2) to allow superintendent Matt Degner to leave his contract early and become executive director for secondary schools to care for his terminally ill mother amid concerns over a $19 million special education deficit.

Gov. Reynolds signed legislation on Tuesday at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital creating a 5-cent tax on vape products to fund pediatric cancer research and clinical trials.

The new law is expected to strengthen local research and reduce the need for out-of-state treatment.

The University of Iowa women’s basketball team announced that they will play two non-conference games against UConn next season, with one game away at UConn and another at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in 2027-28, marking their first contest since 1999.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Eat for the Arts

11 AM – 9 PM — St. Burch Tavern — 10% of sales donated — Indulge in a meal while supporting the local arts community.

Book Club Matchmaking Session

6-7 p.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Discover your next great read by connecting with fellow book lovers and forming short-term reading groups.

Iowa Arts Festival

11:00 a.m. — Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown — Free entry — Celebrate summer with a showcase of over 100 visual artists, live music, and delicious food options.

Iowa Arts Festival

10 a.m. – 10 p.m. — Iowa City Downtown District — Free entry — Experience a vibrant celebration of art, music, and food in the heart of downtown Iowa City.