Good morning, Iowa City.

Eastern Iowa veteran Gerry Wegmann enlisted for the Vietnam War at 19 and later volunteered at Meals on Wheels + local community events until his Dec.

23 passing. His wife, Jane, said he never sought credit but now receives a tribute submitted by Roger Norfolk.

Starting July 1, shoppers in Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Shueyville and Oxford will pay a 1% local option sales tax, as voters approved the measure in November with 84 percent support; half of the funds will help with property tax relief & community projects.

Southside Ride at Dream City

5-6 p.m. — Dream City — Free entry — Family-friendly bike ride hosted by Iowa City Bike Library in a vibrant community setting.

Kevin Burt Live Performance

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Mercer Park — Free entry — Enjoy soulful blues with Iowa Hall of Famer Kevin Burt and his masterful harmonica and guitar.

Jazz Fest Pre-Party Featuring Blake Shaw & Carson Parker

8-10 p.m. — Claude — Free entry — Kick off the Jazz Fest weekend with live performances by Blake Shaw & Carson Parker at Claude.

Culinary Delights and Beverage Garden

5-10 p.m. — Iowa Avenue Apartments — Food from multiple vendors and drinks from Big Grove Brewery — Enjoy a variety of cuisines in a festive beverage garden atmosphere.

Family Storytime

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy engaging stories and fun activities suitable for all ages.

2026 Iowa City Jazz Festival

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Iowa City Downtown District — Free entry — Celebrate the Fourth of July weekend with world-class jazz, food vendors, and a family-friendly atmosphere.

Monday Mashups

1-2 p.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy a variety of gaming events featuring LEGO, Bingo, and more every Monday.

Discovery Garden Parties: Garden Nature Art

2-3:30 p.m. — Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center — Free entry — Explore hands-on gardening and nature activities for the whole family.

Sincere Engineer Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Gabe's — Tickets start at $50 — Experience the can't-miss live performance of Sincere Engineer in Iowa City.

Drop In Bike Ride

5:45-8:30 p.m. — Riverfront Crossings Park — Free entry — Join a fast-paced bike ride with a focus on teamwork and camaraderie on the road.