Good Day
Iowa City
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill on Tuesday, May 26 to allocate millions for pediatric cancer research via a vape tax at the Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City, where doctors and families gathered to support the measure. Iowa City Press-Citizen
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Into Full Flame
3-5 p.m. — The University of Iowa School of Music - Voxman Building — Tickets required — Experience a vibrant choral-orchestral performance highlighting themes of peace and inspiration.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.
~ Winston Churchill
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