Good morning, Iowa City.

Horizons Meals on Wheels is short on drivers and is calling for more volunteers as federal funding—about $800,000 from the Older Americans Act—remains uncertain, which may affect food deliveries for homebound clients in Linn and Johnson counties.

A body camera video lasting 8 minutes and 42 seconds from 2023 shows a miscommunication between officers — it caused councilor Oliver Weilein to be handcuffed.

Governor Kim Reynolds signed the Math Counts Act on June 2, requiring Iowa schools to test K-6 students three times and develop follow-up plans for those who do not meet math benchmarks, and the law will offer teacher training and family support when it takes effect on July 1.

The Prairie Du Chien bridge over Interstate 80 will close Monday, June 9 for bridge deck overlay work—traffic will resume by mid-August.

Starting Tuesday, June 10, the Iowa Department of Transportation will close the exit ramp from Penn Street to northbound I-380 in North Liberty for up to three months.

Drivers must follow a detour via Penn Street to the southbound ramp and exit at Forevergreen Road — safety concerns have prompted the closure as crews reconstruct the ramp.

Iowa City Downtown District announced a renewal process for its Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District covering 2026—2036 and property owners must sign petitions to support continued investments in downtown safety, clean up, and economic development before the current plan expires on June 30. The proposal also includes expanding district boundaries near Downtown UI Health Care and from Court Street east to Gilbert Street, with the City Council set to review it after public hearings.

Iowa City residents can explore mid-century treasures at the upcoming Mid-Mod Shop Hop that will feature items from local vendors—more details on times and locations are expected soon.

In the Girls State Soccer opening matches, top-ranked Denver won 5—3 against Underwood with Kenzie Snyder scoring twice, and Hudson beat Des Moines Christian 5—2 to secure a semifinal spot.

In 3A, Xavier won 10—0 while Waverly-Shell Rock advanced 5—1 with a hat trick from Anaka Ott as all teams moved on to the semis.

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.

Friday Night Concert Series

6:30-9 p.m. — 210 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA — Free entry — Experience the vibrant local music scene at the kickoff of summer festivities.

Iowa City Farmers Market

7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Iowa City Farmers Market — Free — Explore a vibrant open-air market featuring fresh, locally produced goods and a diverse community atmosphere.