Articles Tagged: Iowa City

Co-founder Dwight Rhoden explains company’s 30-year mission to fold modern styles into classical dance

The City of Iowa City will spend more than $590,000 to improve amenities at three city parks and create a new park on the city’s southwest side.

Also, Cedar Rapids hosts open house at City Services Center

Three years ago, a book starting a dialogue on motherhood was released to the world in “Nightbitch,” her debut novel. This week, hundreds in Iowa City saw one of the first screenings of the book’s film adaptation with A-list celebrities on the silver screen.

Singer/songwriter will share favorite songs, poetry, stories in intimate setting

The celebration will commemorate the completion of construction that disrupted vehicle and foot traffic over the summer. During the event, open containers of alcohol will be allowed in the designated celebration area.

Council members voted 4-3 Tuesday in favor of a ban on sales and advertising of the substance.

Hyper Energy Bar, a cafe for coffee, infused energy drinks and smoothies, will be opening this fall on the Ped Mall.

Johnson County and Iowa City have begun conversations about the potential for a joint jail facility.

FilmScene bridging local ties, world of films, filmmakers to Iowa City audiences Oct. 17 to 20, 2024

The Iowa City Police Department recently launched its first-ever crisis co-responder team, pairing an officer with a mental health liaison to de-escalate crises, provide on-scene support, and connect individuals to essential services.

The Iowa Radio Reading Information Service has been reading the news over the radio for decades. Now, it’s getting listeners out into the world to see it for themselves.

In a world where artists dare to dream big, one new venue in Iowa City is reminding them to think small, too.

Hundreds of fans greet Iowa basketball teams and women wrestlers in downtown Iowa City

Two years ago, Louisiana school librarian Amanda Jones spoke against book banning. A few days later, the backlash started. Today, there’s still no end of it in sight. Hear her story at the Iowa City Book Festival on Oct. 19.