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.
Prestige is a biannual special section dedicated to Iowans 55+. Each section includes stories, resources and real perspectives about life in Iowa for older adults that cover a range of issues.
Ingredients for a holiday meal made available to any Johnson County resident
Singer/songwriter/guitarist switches college studies from neuroscience to music -- after dreaming in his youth of becoming a Detroit Piston
The Iowa City Council has given permission for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to hire a consultant to draft a final report and recommendations to the city council. The work could take months to complete.
The City Council enacts zoning codes changes to limit new tobacco retailers.
District C seat vacant after Andrew Dunn resigned for professional reasons
Also, award honors housing needs analysis work in Linn County
A mass removal of undocumented workers could lead to a tighter labor market in Iowa, higher wage rates and higher production costs, potentially leading to higher prices for goods and services, according to an Iowa State University economist.
From outdoor light shows to Old World charm, seasonal festivities are springing up through December
Resilient Sustainable Future for Iowa City (RSFIC) has been offering grants to support neighbors getting together, form relationships, build trust and solve neighborhood problems together. Now, they’re bringing those stories to the big screen with 90-second documentaries before each movie screening at FilmScene.
The Court Street reconstruction project is set to begin in early 2025 and end in 2027.
The ordinance, which comes in response to an increased presence of tobacco retailers in Iowa City, calls for a 500-foot separation between tobacco retailers.
UI alum Chris O’Brien previously worked for the city from 1997-2017.
National tour of Tony-winning musical coming to Iowa City from Dec. 6 to 8, 2024
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