Articles Tagged: Iowa City

Alt-rockers turned more introspective with latest album, “Mantras”

Musical captures community, compassion extended to flights diverted to Newfoundland after 9/11 attacks.

The street, in the heart of downtown Iowa City, has been under construction since March 11. The work is expected to continue until September, affecting foot traffic to the businesses along the street and interfering with some downtown summer event plans.

Several commercial corridors in neighborhoods around Cedar Rapids have seen a growing concentration of alcohol and tobacco shops, prompting the City Council to OK more regulatory hurdles for businesses looking to set up shop in the increasingly residential city core.

Played by all ages, pickleball is particularly popular in school physical education programs and in adult living communities.

Several pools, pads open for Memorial Day weekend, the rest soon after

The increased rates will help fund parking repair and cleaning costs as well as the city’s fare-free transit program, according to city officials.

The new design, which will cost more than initial estimates, features a free form activity pool attached to a lap pool, and a separate deeper pool with low and high diving boards.

Time to head out for E. Iowa music, festivals and fundraisers

Liberal arts grads find their niche in Corridor, Des Moines

Minneapolis-based artist names band after Wisconsin village

Your guide to summer festival fare, grandstands, neighborhood concerts and more

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague votes against, saying he was uncomfortable with the proposal.

An Iowa City man was sentenced to 12 years in prison for shooting and paralyzing a victim last year in downtown Iowa City. He must serve five years before being eligible for parole.

During the first Herky on Parade in 2004, Archie wasn’t yet born. For the second in 2014, he was just a toddler — but still has some memories. And for the third iteration, Archie grabbed a paint brush.