Good morning, Iowa City.

Iowa veteran Joedy VanVelzen has passed the halfway mark on the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail after reaching Duncannon, Pennsylvania, and he will head to New Jersey this week — he refreshed his gear with a haircut, beard trim, new shoes, and his wife’s hiking poles while trekking with fellow veterans — and he expects to finish in Maine by August.

The University of Iowa will fix up its technology lab for $28 million so the Computer Science Department can expand and will spend $23 million on the bus facility to add space for electric buses — it also plans to tear down three buildings to build a new UI Health Care inpatient tower. The Board of Regents will consider these plans on June 12 and work will start this fall.

The Johnson County Conservation Department announced the promotions of two long-serving employees, as Dave Gustafson becomes Operations Superintendent and Jeremy Rieck advances to Natural Resource Manager—bringing a combined 42 years of experience to their roles.

University of Iowa Health Care settled two malpractice lawsuits on Monday for $3.5 million—$1.5 million for a wrongful death after a pulmonary embolism during leg surgery and $2 million for permanent leg damage after plastic surgery.

The settlements are part of a seven-year agreement with UI Physicians that does not use state general fund money for 2025.

INDYCAR will return to Iowa Speedway next month, and fans can expect an exciting race event + local excitement.

Driver Salvador de Alba previewed the highly anticipated race during a midday segment on Local 5 today.

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.

Games in the Grove

1-3 p.m. — Plum Grove Historical Site — Free event — Experience historic games like stilts and hoop & stick in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.

Monday Open Comedy Mic

8-11:30 p.m. — AlleyCat — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter with open mic comedy followed by karaoke fun.

Trivia Tuesday

8 PM - 12 AM — AlleyCat — Prize info available — Test your knowledge in teams of up to 6 for great prizes at Trivia Tuesday.

BINGO Night at Coach’s Corner

6-8 p.m. — Coach’s Corner — Win money off your tabs — Enjoy a fun night of BINGO in a great sports bar atmosphere with friends and large televisions.

Gentle Yoga Class with Jennifer New

11 PM - 12 AM — Public Space One — $16 drop-in or 8-class pass for $100 — Experience a gentle and community-focused yoga class led by a seasoned instructor.

Wonka & Sweets Movie Night

5-7:30 p.m. — Ashton House — Chocolate treats — Enjoy a screening of the musical 'Wonka' featuring Timothée Chalamet and Hugh Grant while savoring sweets.

The Picture Show: The Spongebob Squarepants Movie

11 AM – 1 PM — FilmScene at The Chauncey — Free for kids with adult ticket purchase — Dive into an under-the-sea adventure with SpongeBob and friends in this family film classic.