Good morning, Iowa City.

Iowa City native Joe Lynn, a graduate of Iowa City West and the University of Iowa, has ridden Ragbrai since 1990 and now passes on the tradition to his daughter Skylar and his son Austin—he first learned the joy of the ride from his late father.

Jerome Palmer of Hinkletown enlisted in Company B of the 28th Iowa Infantry on July 24, 1862 and secretly sketched the Union flag and his details on a wooden cabinet drawer during the Civil War - his hidden drawing was discovered in 2009 and is now on display to honor his service.

Iowa City police have placed 12 Walk Your Wheels markings at downtown intersections to enforce a rule that bans riding bicycles, e-scooters, skateboards, and mopeds on sidewalks but permits using bike lanes and streets—violators will face a $15 fine with exemptions for wheelchairs.

An analysis from the Iowa Hunger Coalition said that Iowa will lose at least $1 billion in SNAP funding over the next decade due to cuts in work reporting rules and benefit reductions under the Big Beautiful Bill signed on July 4.

The changes will affect roughly 270,000 SNAP recipients and may lower grocery spending and add state cost-sharing in upcoming fiscal years — increasing pressure on local programs.

Today, the U.S. Department of Labor filed a lawsuit against Mexico Lindo Grill & Cantina for allegedly paying at least 25 workers less than the minimum wage and not keeping proper time records from August 2022 to August 2024.

The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, seeks to recover back wages and damages.

Former Iowa Gov and USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, now CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation, held his third Grow Iowa forum in rural areas to explain how restoring programs that support sustainable farming can help local farmers.

He said educating farmers will guide federal, state, and local policy decisions—while also drawing attention to water quality challenges from nitrates this summer.

Johnson County Public Health will install five vending machines and two lockboxes in Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty next month using opioid settlement funds and public health grants.

The machines will dispense naloxone—an opioid overdose antidote—and essential items such as gun locks, Plan B, Opill, condoms, wound care kits, and hygiene kits.

Iowa Rock and Soul Revue Featuring Orquesta Alto Maiz

6:30-9 p.m. — Riverfront Crossings Park — Free entry — Experience the vibrant rhythms of Latin-jazz-dance music that will get your feet moving.

Radical Relaxation Yoga

5-6 p.m. — Iowa City, IA — $16 drop-in or 8-class pass for $100 — Experience communal relaxation and release tension with certified yoga instructors dedicated to self-love and healing.

PS1 Close House Open Hours

11 AM – 1 PM — Public Space 1 (PS1) — Free entry — Explore the gallery and enjoy free art supplies and reading materials at PS1 Close House.

Trivia Tuesday!

8 PM – 12 AM — AlleyCat — Free entry — Teams of up to 6 can compete for prizes in a fun trivia night.

Trivia Wednesday at Wilder

7-9 p.m. — Graduate by Hilton Iowa City — $10 Graduate Burger and 1/2 priced beer — Test your knowledge while enjoying great food and drinks.

PS1 Close House Open Hours

6-8 p.m. — Public Space 1 — Free entry — Explore the gallery and enjoy free art supplies and the CAS Reading Room at PS1 Close House.

WERQ Dance Fit Pro Certification

10 AM – 6 PM — Campus Recreation and Wellness Center — Registration fee required — Become a certified WERQ Dance Fit Pro and energize your community with exciting dance fitness classes.

Creek Stompin' Event

2-4 p.m. — Willow Creek Park — $ — Experience a fun nature walk while exploring the creek ecosystem and learning to protect local waterways.

All Acts Open Mic Night

8 PM – 12 AM — AlleyCat — Free entry — A welcoming night for performers of all kinds with karaoke to follow.

Monday Open Comedy Mic

8-11:30 p.m. — AlleyCat — Free entry — Enjoy a lively night filled with comedy and karaoke every Monday.