Your Wednesday briefing for Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, North Liberty, and nearby (all times Central).

Early votes, resumes, and a first-round meetup

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Subject: Eastern Iowa Daily: early votes, resumes, and a first round meetup
Preheader: Your Wednesday briefing for Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, North Liberty, and nearby (all times Central).

Good morning, Eastern Iowa. Today’s lineup is a clean mix of practical and social: an early voting satellite stop in North Liberty, a couple of career-skill blocks at CRPL, a kid-friendly StoryJAM at ICPL, and two easy “show up and plug in” evening options (First Round downtown + NewBo trivia).

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Civic

Early Voting Pops Up In North Liberty

Early Voting runs today (Wednesday, May 20) from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM at University of Iowa Health Care’s North Liberty Campus (701 W Forevergreen Rd), open to any Johnson County voter.

  • Where: University of Iowa Health Care, North Liberty Campus, 701 W Forevergreen Rd, North Liberty.
  • Time: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM (satellite early voting location for the June 2 primary).

Family

StoryJAM Brings The Wiggles (And The Literacy Skills)

StoryJAM is on this morning (Wednesday, May 20) from 10:30-11:00 AM at Iowa City Public Library — a music + movement early literacy program for kids, babies, and families.

  • Where: Iowa City Public Library, 123 S Linn St, Iowa City (Storytime + meeting rooms listed by ICPL).
  • Price: Free (library event).

Career

Two Midday Career Boosters At CRPL

Cedar Rapids Public Library’s Opportunity Center has a one-two punch today: Goodwill Career Services World of Work (WOW) Workshop from 11:00 AM-noon, then Craft Your Perfect Resume from 12:30-3:30 PM at Ladd Library.

  • Schedule: WOW Workshop (11:00 AM-12:00 PM) + resume workshop (12:30-3:30 PM).
  • Price: Free to attend; registration not required per CRPL listings.

Games

NewBo’s Wednesday Trivia Slot Is Back

NewBo City Market’s Wednesday Night Trivia runs weekly on Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 PM with Trivia Mafia.

  • Where: NewBo City Market, 1100 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids.
  • Price: Free to play; no registration required.

Community

First Round Is Iowa City’s Built-In Happy Hour

First Round runs today (Wednesday, May 20) from 5:00-6:30 PM in Downtown Iowa City — a monthly “meet people + hear what’s happening” gathering across arts, business, and culture.

  • Where: Downtown Iowa City (listed at 210 S Dubuque St), Iowa City.
  • Format + price: Listed as free; the listing describes mingling plus a short panel segment, with the “first beverage” tradition via a monthly sponsor.

Eastern Iowa Daily Picks

Coming Up

  • Meet Me at the Market at NewBo City Market, Cedar Rapids, Thursday, May 21, starts at 5:30 PM, free.
  • The Pork Tornadoes at Hy-Vee Amphitheater at Centennial Park, North Liberty, Friday, May 22, gates at 5:30 PM; show 7:30-9:30 PM; grounds close at 10:00 PM, free.
  • Iowa City Farmers Market at Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp, Iowa City, Saturday, May 23, 7:30 AM-noon, free.