Good morning, Iowa City.

Shelter House in Iowa City will open its winter homeless shelter on Nov.

17 — two weeks earlier than usual due to funding challenges at the local, state, and federal levels. County officials and Shelter House staff are working to secure money and help move clients into permanent supportive housing.

Procter & Gamble beat Wall Street expectations in its first-quarter report with earnings of $1.95 per share and revenue of $22.39 billion—its new forecast for fiscal 2026 now shows $400 million in tariff costs instead of $800 million.

Shares rose 1 percent in morning trading and the company, a key Iowa City employer with state incentives for a new production line, expects full-year earnings between $6.83 and $7.09 per share.

Nicolet Bankshares announced it will acquire Iowa City-based MidWestOne Financial Group in an all-stock deal that will create one of the largest community banks in the Upper Midwest.

The merger is set to close in mid-2026—if approved by regulators—and will not require any changes for current MidWestOne customers.

Cities across eastern Iowa have published Halloween schedules where trick-or-treating and special events are planned for different days; in Iowa City, trick-or-treating will run from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 31, while Waterloo holds a Downtown Trick-or-Treat today from Noon to 1 p.m.—other towns plan events on October 26 and November 1.

Coralville resident Aaron Warner used artificial intelligence to bring his Halloween decorations to life at his home on 1969 Brown Deer Trail—where a giant skeleton insults passersby and Count Orlok recounts his history.

His display was live last Friday, is live today, and will be live Sunday and on Halloween night as his family helps run the setup.

Iowa cattle farmers and meat market owners worry that importing beef from Argentina could shake an already weak market—since they say imported beef may not meet the strict U.S. safety and animal-welfare rules.

They urge consumers to buy local beef to help keep the market steady as talks in Washington continue.

On Friday, a Johnson County district judge ordered the state to stop removing documents and artifacts from the 168-year-old research facility after moving boxes without proper inventory — petitioners must now file an administrative petition before any further action is taken.

The ruling keeps the facility’s materials in place at the Centennial Building until a later court order.

The federal government shutdown is affecting Medicare telehealth coverage in Iowa as video appointments may not be reimbursed unless patients visit approved clinics or live in rural areas—University of Iowa Healthcare will cover some unreimbursed costs for certain virtual visits.

The Iowa Supreme Court is considering a lawsuit against TikTok — the suit claims the app misled parents about how often children saw inappropriate content under the Consumer Fraud Protection Act, while TikTok's lawyers argue Iowa lacks jurisdiction.

The Iowa Department of Public Safety’s Office of Drug Control Policy is urging residents to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at sites across Iowa where unused or expired medications can be safely disposed of—helping prevent misuse and environmental harm.

Iowa City West (7-2) beat Linn-Mar (4-5) 42-14 to end the Lions' four-game winning streak in a hard-fought game at Iowa City West.

Strong team play helped secure the win and boosted their season momentum.

All Acts Open Mic Night

8 p.m. — AlleyCat — Free entry — Showcase your talent at an open mic night with karaoke to follow.

Monday Open Comedy Mic

8-11:30 p.m. — AlleyCat — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedy acts followed by karaoke fun.

Soul Flow Yoga Class

10:30-11:30 p.m. — Public Space One — $16 drop-in or $100 for 8-class pass — Experience gentle and accessible yoga for all bodies with moments of meditation and breathwork.

Story Jam Music and Movement Program

10:30-11:00 a.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Engage in music-making while enhancing early literacy skills in a lively environment.

ICPL Fiber Arts Hangout

6-8 p.m. — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Bring your fiber arts project and enjoy a casual evening of crafting and conversation with fellow enthusiasts.

Only A Mask

7:30 p.m. — The James Theater — Pay-What-You-Can — Unveil the story of psychic powers and friendships in this new musical exploration.

Heads In Motion - Talking Heads Tribute

7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Englert Theatre — Tickets from $69 — Experience a dynamic tribute to the iconic band, Talking Heads.

Dharma Reading & Meditation

10:00-11:15 a.m. — Garchen Mila Buddhist Center — Free entry — Reflect on core Buddhist teachings and engage in compassion meditation together.

Concert Orchestra Performance

5:45-7:00 p.m. — Main Campus — Attendance details not provided — Experience a harmonious evening with the Concert Orchestra.

After School Sketching Club

4-5 PM — Iowa City Public Library — Free entry — Explore different sketching themes each month with fun prompts for school-aged children.