Good morning, Iowa City.

Girls on the Run of Central Iowa is hosting the 2025 Sneaker Soiree—a major fundraising event to support its youth programs.

An Eastern Iowa business owner told TV9 that his visa reapplication was rejected due to a fee increase and now USCIS ordered him and his wife to leave by December 11—he said the strict rules prevent him from sponsoring his own green card and may impact his 15-year business and its workers.

Work began today to remove items from the Iowa City State Historical Society Research Center, which will close at the end of 2025 due to budget cuts.

A lawsuit to block the transfers—seeking to return moved items—is set for a court hearing next week.

A truck loaded historic collections from the Centennial building in Iowa City Monday morning for a move to Des Moines—this shipment began even as advocates filed a lawsuit to keep the building open.

Officials said the items include church records and newspapers and may conflict with a court ruling set for October 14 as the building is set to close next June.

Iowa City Puzzle Palooza 2025

5:30-10 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Registration fee for teams — Compete for puzzle glory while enjoying food, drinks, and raffles.

Refocus Film Festival

6:00 PM - 9:30 PM — FilmScene at The Chauncey — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the art of adaptation with films, performances, and engaging dialogues.

2025 Johnson County ADA and NDEAM Celebration

12:30-3:30 p.m. — Pedestrian Mall — Free entry — Celebrate the ADA's anniversary with a resource fair and career opportunities for inclusive employment.

ICPLFF Used Book Sale

10 AM – 3 PM — Iowa City Public Library — Pay what you can — Explore a treasure trove of used books at a community-friendly sale.

All Acts Open Mic Night

8 PM – Midnight — AlleyCat — Free entry — Showcase your talent at an open mic night followed by karaoke fun.

Monday Open Comedy Mic

8-11:30 p.m. — AlleyCat — Free entry — Enjoy a hilarious night of comedy followed by karaoke at this vibrant Iowa City venue.

Trivia Tuesday!

8 PM – 12 AM — AlleyCat — No cover charge — Test your knowledge and compete for prizes in a fun trivia night with friends.

Farm to School Dinner Fundraiser

6-8:30 p.m. — the Webster — $250 — Celebrate local flavors with a four-course dinner featuring ingredients sourced from nearby farms.

Jok-E-Oke Comedy Open Mic Night

8 PM - 12 AM — AlleyCat — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughs with local comedians followed by karaoke.

Lyndsay Audra with Todd Partridge

7 p.m. — Sanctuary Pub — Cost information not provided — Enjoy an evening of music featuring Lyndsay Audra and Todd Partridge.