Good Day
Iowa City
Saturday, May 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, 85-year-old Douglas Johnson died when he was found unresponsive in a small pond on Deborah Drive NE in Solon after he went to trim weeds and emergency responders arrived at 6:51 p.m.—investigators say no foul play is suspected. KCRG
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Maria Dorman (19) led police on a chase along Highway 218 and Highway 1 south of Iowa City at 8:33 p.m. on Thursday, reaching speeds over 100 miles per hour before she stopped and later told officers (she had never been caught speeding that fast) as she was arrested and charged with eluding law enforcement. KCRG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Six students from Johnson County high schools were chosen as the Press-Citizen Student of the Year + over 12,500 votes were cast in polls held from May 21 to May 29. Winners include Brendan Lestina, Elaina McDonald, Mariah Bruening, Jack Ingalls, Grace Hoeper + Hailey Faulkon, who have excelled in academics and extracurricular activities. Iowa City Press-Citizen
- ➤ Iowa City school board approved wage increases for teachers, paraprofessionals, secretaries and nutrition service workers on Tuesday. The raises set first-year teacher salaries at $50,000 — and add retention bonuses for veteran educators to meet state law requirements by fall. The Gazette
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Wakonda Club, Iowa City native Jeff Schmid, the club pro at Brown Deer Golf Club, tied for third with a 7-under score as he qualified last minute among 78 players in his first round of the Principal Charity Classic. Miguel Angel Jiménez leads with a 9-under 63 from Friday—second round play begins Saturday and finishes Sunday amid expectations of low scores in warm, quick conditions. We Are Iowa
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Sound Meditation with Natalie Brown: Resonance of Renewal
6-7:30 p.m. — Heartland Yoga — $35 — Experience soothing vibrations from singing bowls and gongs for relaxation and clarity.
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Bar Exam Trivia Night
7-9 p.m. — Coa Cantina — Free entry — Test your knowledge with trivia hosted by Christopher's Bar Exam in a vibrant cantina atmosphere.
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Eat for the Arts at Nodo
9 AM – 9 PM — Nodo Downtown — 15% of sales support arts — Enjoy handcrafted sandwiches and comfort food while supporting local art initiatives.
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How to Play Ultimate Frisbee
6-7 p.m. — Scott Park Football Field — Free entry — Learn the basics of Ultimate Frisbee in this engaging community clinic.
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Caregiving Insights for Adult Children
10 AM – 12 PM — Iowa City Senior Center — Free entry — Discover valuable tools for thriving in the caregiving journey for aging loved ones.
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Iowa Arts Festival 2025
June 6-8 — Summer of the Arts — Free entry — Experience a vibrant celebration of arts with live music and community fun.
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Culinary Delights Festival
4 PM – 3 AM — Iowa Avenue — Free entry — Stroll along Iowa Avenue and enjoy tasty treats from local food vendors while picking up festival merchandise.
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IA Region AutoX 2025 #4
7:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Iowa City Municipal Airport — $35 for members, $50 for non-members — Experience thrilling autocross racing with tech inspections and driver meetings.
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Alyssa Jakowchuk: June's Featured Artist
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Beadology Iowa — Free entry — Explore vibrant art from Alyssa Jakowchuk, a lifelong crafter passionate about color and creativity.
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Creating Watercolors with Plant Pigments Workshop
6-8 p.m. — IC Press Co-op — Pay-what-you-can: $40-$160 — Learn to create watercolors from plant pigments and leaves with a focus on natural dyeing techniques.
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~ Franklin D. Roosevelt
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