Good morning, Iowa City.

Today, the Domestic Violence Intervention Program in Iowa City plans to build six townhouses to help survivors move toward independence.

The City Council will hold a hearing tonight to review the project+ the plan comes as the program faces funding challenges and growing demand for its services.

A man, 40-year-old Jesus Mejia Gomez, was detained by ICE in Johnson County for allegedly misusing someone else's social security number to title and register multiple vehicles and a mobile home (he faces two counts of third-degree fraudulent practice) and is held on a $6,000 cash bond (per detention records).

Iowa City Downtown District is hosting Jok-e-Oke Comedy Mic, a free comedy event as part of the Monday Open Comedy Mic series scheduled from 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm on upcoming Mondays.

Iowa City Transit has extended its fare-free pilot—started in August 2023—through fiscal year 2026 to boost ridership and cut pollution.

The transit agency says ridership will go up by 68% with 710,000 more trips every year and riders have saved $3 million in fares.

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.

Music on the Move: Saul Lubaroff & Andy Parrott

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Willow Creek Park — Free entry — Enjoy uplifting music as local artists bring joy to the community amidst nature.

Postmodern Jukebox Live

7:30-9 p.m. — The Englert Theatre — Tickets available — Experience classic genres reimagined in a lively music show with a talented cast.

Lizzie No Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — The Englert Theatre — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying intimate performance by acclaimed folk rock artist Lizzie No.