Good morning, Iowa City.

A 14-year-old Missouri teen died in a train-semi crash in Poweshiek County earlier this month, and his mother established a scholarship at Harrisburg School District to honor his memory + Highway 21 has reopened after being closed.

Wilson’s Orchard in Iowa City reported that shifting temperatures hurt their strawberry plants, reducing the yield to just 10 to 15% of a normal crop — similar losses are seen in neighboring areas, according to owner Paul Rasch.

The Iowa City Community School District received 19 applicants for its interim superintendent role, including experienced leaders from Iowa and other states.

Officials and search consultants from Grundmeyer Leader Services are reviewing materials and will begin interviews in the coming weeks.

Iowa saw statewide drought conditions improve from 63% to 46% last week, though northern counties now report moderate drought and areas including Iowa City benefited from storms on June 16 and 17.

Updated maps are released every Thursday.

Governor Reynolds and Iowa Health and Human Services announced a nearly $50 million expansion of Iowa’s Graduate Medical Education program on June 5 — which will add over 128 residency positions at 13 teaching hospitals — and introduced new dashboards to track Healthy Hometowns investments.

The Iowa men's basketball team will face Alabama on Dec.

21 at Casey's Center in Des Moines — the first game in a two-game series, with the return match scheduled for the 2027-28 season in Mobile.

Neighborhood Night at Big Grove Brewery

6-11 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — $2 first neighborhood beer, $12 pitchers — Enjoy live music and exciting giveaways while relaxing with friends.

Twisted Wire Jewelry Workshop

12-4 p.m. — Beadology Iowa — $88 — Create beautiful twisted wire jewelry pieces with guided instruction and all materials included.

Trivia Night at Hamburg Inn #2

7-9 p.m. — Hamburg Inn No. 2 — Free entry — Test your knowledge and enjoy an evening of trivia fun hosted by Christophers Bar Exam.

Lazy Lego Day

10 AM - 12 PM — Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center — Free entry — Enjoy building with LEGO bricks and watching a LEGO movie in a relaxed environment.

The Stonekeeper's Sound Healing Series

7-8:30 p.m. — Harvest Preserve — $25 — Experience a serene sound healing gathering amidst sacred standing stones, honoring the land and its ancestors.

Christopher's Bar Exam Trivia Night

8-10 p.m. — Donnelly's Pub — Free entry — Compete in a fun pub quiz with cash prizes and team challenges.

Start of Summer Dance

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center — Free entry — Kick off the summer season with music, dancing, and good vibes in a welcoming atmosphere.

NITE Concert Featuring Panic Priest

7-11:30 p.m. — Gabe's — $20.92 — Experience the vibrant sounds of NITE supported by Panic Priest live on stage.

Sunday Fun Day: Paper Ladybugs

2-4 p.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Create adorable paper ladybugs in a fun, family-friendly craft day.

Trivia Night at Hamburg Inn #2

7-9 p.m. — Hamburg Inn No. 2 — Free entry — Challenge your brain with Trivia hosted by Christophers Bar Exam at this popular local spot.