Kayakers, canoers, paddleboarders and others who enjoy a Saturday morning paddle on the Iowa River can still sign up for the 12th annual Great Iowa River Race, which will be […]
Album Review: Swampland Jewels — ‘Swampland Jewels’
The Swampland Jewels by The Swampland Jewels Swampland Jewels, led by Iowa City music veteran Nate Basinger, is a band that’s found its niche, combining music from Louisiana’s musical tradition […]
Iowa City is seeking eight works of public art for an unprecedented two-year showcase
The Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) is accepting applications for this year’s Sculptor’s Showcase, which will display eight works of art in three public parks around the city. […]
Drake University to eliminate three academic programs to aid in balancing budget
Drake University will eliminate three programs as part of efforts to make up budget deficits, the university announced Monday. University President Marty Martin said in a message to campus that […]
This Modern World — May 2024
This comic was originally published in Little Village’s May 2024 issue.
Famous food, fast cars, a bull named Albert and a free-roaming courthouse: Stories from RAGBRAI 2024’s overnight towns
The route for RAGBRAI LI stretches from Glenwood on the Missouri River to Burlington on the Mississippi. At 424 miles, this year’s route is fairly short, but it will be […]
Iowa City Farmers Market opens its 2024 season on Saturday, along with Des Moines, Waterloo and more
The Iowa City Farmers Market returns to the Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp this Saturday. The market’s hours this year will be 7:30 a.m. to noon on Saturdays from May 4 […]
Letters to the editor: Ditch the pesticides
By Kris Johnson, Iowa City As spring showers us with blossoms and pleasant breezes we all have the choice to plant and maintain nature in our yards. Some suggestions at […]
State universities eliminate, reorganize DEI offices to meet Regents’ directives
Presidents of the state’s public universities told the Iowa Board of Regents at its meeting in Ames on Thursday that they are eliminating departments and positions related to diversity, equity […]
Letter to the editor: Food banks will need community support as needs increase during summer
By David Leshtz, Iowa City With kids out of school, food needs always increase in the summer. Demands on local food banks will escalate even more this year, due to a […]
Move Ya Body Reggae Fest will add a little Jamaican flavor to Iowa City’s spring
A new springtime festival is coming to Iowa City as the Move Ya Body Reggae Fest makes its debut on the first Saturday in May. The five-hour festival, which is […]
Concerts and camping are a match made in heaven. And rural Iowa.
Backbone Bluegrass Festival 1358 110th St, Strawberry PointThe Backbone Bluegrass Festival has been around since 1981 and brings a mix of bluegrass, country and gospel acts to the northeast corner […]