An open area in his garage was the unexpected catalyst that turned John Kadlec into a local metal artist. The 71-year-old retiree personifies the concept of someone else’s trash being his treasure.
Tara Thomas-Gettman, for The Gazette Art Dec. 17, 2024 2:52 pm361d ago
An open area in his garage was the unexpected catalyst that turned John Kadlec into a local metal artist. The 71-year-old retiree personifies the concept of someone else’s trash being his treasure.
Carrie Campbell, for The Gazette Prestige Dec. 15, 2024 5:00 am363d ago
When Steve West helped found the Iowa City New Horizons Band in 1995, he hoped that someday he’d be able to join the group. Nearly 30 years later, the band for older adults is still going strong, and West finally joined as a musician, playing bass clarinet.
Diana Nollen Art Nov. 18, 2024 8:32 am390d ago
Karen Kral showcases favorite works from lifelong journey
Elijah Decious People & Places Oct. 28, 2024 9:18 am411d ago
Mic Check Poetry Fest, Iowa’s premier celebration of spoken word poetry, is bringing big headliners to an event that fosters the dialogue, creativity and community building of spoken word poetry.
Diana Nollen News Sep. 30, 2024 7:59 am439d ago
In the 1960s, world-renowned University of Iowa printmaker used primarily pencils to express outrage over Holocaust atrocities
Art Sep. 26, 2024 10:48 am443d ago
2 new exhibits celebrate city’s 175th birthday, artists’ look at political scenes
People & Places Sep. 21, 2024 5:15 am448d ago
A new exhibit by acclaimed photographer Nancy Farese Richards shows that in a world focused on the wrong benchmarks, fun and games play a powerful role in human development — no matter your age.
Art Sep. 19, 2024 10:07 am450d ago
With portals to their past as younger artists and an entirely new portfolio of work created for the new exhibit, “Pentimento: Layers Revealed” offers a unique glimpse at each artist’s growth.
Art Sep. 3, 2024 12:14 pm466d ago
Public invited to see massive restored work by Edwin Bruns, showcased in Cherry Building
Crime & Courts Aug. 15, 2024 12:46 pm485d ago
His autopsy, released in December, found that the amount of ketamine in his blood was in the range used for general anesthesia during surgery.
Arts & Entertainment Jul. 18, 2024 7:50 am513d ago
Bob Campagna’s exhibit will be on display at The History Center to Dec. 6
By Kathryn Chadima, - correspondent
Business News Jun. 30, 2024 5:00 am531d ago
‘Mo’ Nurse started his Iowa City business during the pandemic
People & Places Jun. 29, 2024 6:00 am532d ago
These spinning tops, inspired by traditional Mexican toy artisans, will bring out the child in you.
By Joshua Goodman, Jim Mustian And Eric Tucker
Grace Nieland
Jeff Linder
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