Good morning, Iowa City.

Friends and family gathered at Xtream Arena — located in Coralville — on May 31 to celebrate the graduation of Iowa City City High seniors; students walked across the stage as school officials honored their achievements.

Federal funding cuts have stripped millions from Iowa research universities as agencies canceled key grants, including a $1.7 million project at the University of Iowa that ended on March 12th.

Iowa State and the University of Northern Iowa have faced similar terminations, and researchers are now planning to seek private funding amid a changing funding landscape — raising concerns over the future of their projects.

Iowa City Liberty held its graduation ceremony on May 31 at Xtream Arena in Coralville—students, families, and staff gathered to celebrate the Class of 2025.

Cooper DeJean hosted a charity softball event Sunday at Principal Park — NFL stars and former teammates played to raise funds for the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital — and he will host a youth football camp later this month at Kinnick Stadium.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discovering the Rock Cycle

10-11 a.m. — Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center — Event pricing not specified — Engage young minds in the wonders of geology through the exploration of the rock cycle.

Christopher's Bar Exam Quiz Night

8-10 p.m. — Donnelly's Pub — Cash prizes available — Engage in an exciting interactive pub quiz filled with fun challenges and team competitions.