Good Day
Iowa City
Saturday, July 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Iowa City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 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). KWWL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. KCRG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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 Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. WHO 13
SHOP NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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