Good morning, Iowa City.

Steve Lugar, the bakery manager at the Waterfront Hy-Vee, won the Richard N.

Jurgens Legendary Customer Service Award as one of 14 winners among 70,000 employees. He will be inducted into the Customer Service Hall of Fame with a custom ring, trophy, badge and free trip.

Johnson County is offering homeowners up to $2,000 to improve their lawn's soil naturally (with no chemicals) through a reimbursement program for soil treatments.

Eligible residents in designated towns must pre-approve their contractor as applications are accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.

Planned Parenthood in Iowa City will end in person care on July 31 as services shift to Susan Knapp Health Center in Des Moines and virtual options remain statewide while the organization reduces staffing in its North Central States region.

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.

Public Observing Night at Van Allen Observatory

8-9 p.m. — Van Allen Observatory — Free entry — Experience a guided tour of the spring sky using small telescopes, weather permitting.

Pope Cactus + Lady Franklyn Improv Show

7-8 p.m. — Willow Creek Theatre Company — Support local artists — Experience a night of hilarious improv from the house teams of Willow Creek.