Good morning, Iowa City.

Iowa City man Trevor Gast is accused of breaking into Coralville restaurant 30hop on January 6 and stealing over $14,000 by breaking open a safe—DNA evidence left inside links him to the crime.

Farmers for Free Trade hosted a tariff town hall on Tuesday, June 17 at Cedar Ridge Distillery in Swisher where panelists from Kinze Manufacturing, Iowa State University, the Iowa Soybean Association, and Corridor Media Group discussed tariff impacts on local trade and agriculture — offering insights on current challenges for farmers.

North Liberty City Council is considering a local option sales tax for the November ballot—50% of the revenue will fund property tax relief and the rest support council-chosen projects such as housing—while city staff projects the measure could generate up to $1.97 million annually if Iowa City joins. Council staff will refine the measure further and submit the ballot language by Sept. 19.

The Iowa House got 70 signatures to call for a special session to try to override Gov. Kim Reynolds’ veto of a bill that would limit eminent domain for projects like carbon capture pipelines and more.

The session will happen only if two-thirds of the Senate agrees—so lawmakers still face a big hurdle.

Dr. Ravi Johar from United Healthcare of Iowa explained the 2025 America's Health Rankings for Seniors today — he noted that Iowa performed well in some areas and faces challenges in others.

Iowa veteran Joedy VanVelzen is nearly two-thirds done hiking the Appalachian Trail and just moved from Pennsylvania into New Jersey amid rough and rainy conditions—he is hiking with other veterans in a Warrior Expeditions trip that provides meals and lodging and plans to complete more than 1,400 miles this week before finishing his 2,200-mile trek. This journey through 14 states showcases his ongoing challenge and determination as he continues his hike.

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.

Radical Relaxation Yoga

5-6 p.m. — Public Space One — $16 drop-in or 8-class pass for $100 — Experience a community-focused yoga class dedicated to relaxation and healing.

Outdoor Adventure Camp Week 1: Hiking, Nature, and Fire

8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Harvest Preserve in Iowa City — $9.38 ticket service fee — Explore nature, learn hiking do's and don'ts, and enjoy campfire fun with marshmallows.

University Heights Farmers Market

4-6 p.m. — Former University Athletic Club parking lot — Free entry — Enjoy local produce and community atmosphere at the vibrant farmers market.

Bingo Night at Coach's Corner

6-8 p.m. — Coach's Corner — Win money off your tabs — Enjoy a lively BINGO night in a vibrant sports bar atmosphere with friends.

Adaptive Boccia

6:15-7:15 p.m. — Ashton House — Registration not yet open — Discover the unique and inclusive sport of Adaptive Boccia with local community members.

Friday Night Concert Series

6:30-9 p.m. — 210 S Dubuque St — Free entry — Experience local musicians kick off the summer concert series.

Open Source Exhibition

12-3 p.m. — PS1 Northside — Free entry — Explore a vibrant gallery, zine library, and micro-retail space at this community event.