Good morning, Iowa City.

On Thursday night the roof of the State Historical Society at 402 E.

Iowa Avenue caught fire and Iowa City firefighters brought the blaze under control by 12:15 a.m. while finishing cleanup by 1:55 a.m. (one firefighter was injured and the cause is under investigation).

On April 22, a Cedar Rapids man named Nicholas Bernard pleaded guilty after a high-speed chase that ended in a crash near E Market Street in Iowa City—he faces charges for eluding officers, driving under the influence, controlled substance possession, and leaving the scene with sentencing set for August 28.

The Mercy Iowa City committee said it will file a complaint against MercyOne—citing its failure to produce sufficient emails as ordered—by August 7, while MercyOne asked a higher court to review the dismissal of its appeal and maintains it followed its retention policy.

The legal dispute follows a nearly six-year management relationship that ended before Mercy Iowa City filed for bankruptcy in August 2023.

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services announced that it will end the Integrated Health Home program by December 31 as it moves to a new Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic model.

Transition meetings for adults started on July 1 while meetings for children will begin August 1 — a public comment period remains open until July 30 at 4:30 p.m.

Iowa City Jazz Festival

10 AM – 4 PM — Iowa City Downtown District — Free entry — Experience an exciting weekend of live jazz performances from renowned and emerging artists.

Graphic Design Summer Program

9 a.m.–12 p.m. — Wright House of Fashion — Check website for costs — Dive into a hands-on graphic design experience over the summer.

University Heights Farmers Market

4-6 p.m. — University Athletic Club Parking Lot — Free entry — Explore fresh produce and local goods at this vibrant market every Tuesday.

Music on the Move

6:30-8 p.m. — North Market Square Park — Free entry — Experience live music in the community as the Summer of the Arts brings tunes to Iowa City neighborhoods.

Jok-E-Oke Comedy Open Mic

9:30-11:30 p.m. — AlleyCat — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter at Iowa City's favorite comedy open mic followed by karaoke.

Friday Night Concert Series

6:30-9:00 p.m. — Pedestrian Mall — Free entry — Experience the sounds of Iowa's own folk and Americana bands Flash in a Pan and Awful Purdies.

Iowa City Farmers Market

7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Chauncey Swan Ramp — Various payment options available — Explore fresh, locally produced products in an open-air market setting.

Dragonfly Pendant Workshop

12-4 p.m. — The House of Dotł'izhi — Cost details not specified — Create your own stunning dragonfly pendant in this hands-on jewelry workshop.

Chinese Bilingual Storytime

10:30 – 11:00 AM — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful bilingual storytime featuring songs, rhymes, and crafts in Chinese and English.

Fellini's Satyricon Screening

7 p.m. — FilmScene at The Chauncey — $Varied — Experience a surreal journey through ancient Rome in Fellini's stunning film masterpiece.