More than a hundred people attended the Saturday black-tie event, featuring traditional Black cuisine, live jazz music, Black artwork and a range of speakers.
Articles Tagged: Iowa City
Local Government Feb. 5, 2024 7:56 am649d ago
With new legislation limiting the growth local governments can capture, coupled with this year’s low state residential property tax rollback, new Christmas decorations, park and other infrastructure improvements are on the chopping block in Swisher. Here’s how Corridor communities are looking to fill their budget gaps.
Local Government Feb. 2, 2024 8:38 am652d ago
Iowa has seen a quick warm-up after winter storms dumped heavy snow and ushered in subzero temperatures, contributing to more potholes under the rapidly changing weather conditions. Here’s how to report them and avoid damage to your car.
Dave Gil de Rubio
Music Feb. 1, 2024 3:33 pm653d ago
Trio back on the road embracing new music, connections
Restaurants Feb. 1, 2024 7:49 am653d ago
Paul McDermott, a chef at Wildwood BBQ & Saloon in Iowa City, earned the Media’s Choice award, designated by media professionals invited to the event.
Restaurants Jan. 31, 2024 5:45 am654d ago
The new bar will feature a dance floor, wooden walls, a shiplap bar, and other rustic elements “that transport guests to the charm of an old-time saloon with a pop of color,” the owners said.
Environmental News Jan. 31, 2024 7:35 am654d ago
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration helped residents map temperatures in the Corridor during one of the hottest days of the summer last year. The results are out.
Curious Iowa Jan. 29, 2024 1:18 pm656d ago
There are five SSMIDs in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, but what exactly are they? How do they get their money? And who decides how it’s spent? This week, Curious Iowa digs in to find out more about these districts that fuel streetscaping, events, holiday lights, public art and more.
Health & Wellness Jan. 26, 2024 8:44 am659d ago
There is wide-ranging research on sauna use and health -- everything from heart attack and stroke to inflammation and skin conditions. Three Eastern Iowa businesses offer a variety of sauna experiences.
Things To Do Jan. 25, 2024 6:30 am660d ago
Guitarist and his band, The New Breed, performing cabaret style in Strauss Hall
Things To Do Jan. 25, 2024 6:15 am660d ago
Demetri Martin carves his own career laugh track
Theater Jan. 21, 2024 9:26 am664d ago
Richard Thomas leads the charge through new stage adaptation of Pulitzer Prize-winning indictment of prejudice then and now.
Crime & Courts Jan. 19, 2024 10:28 am666d ago
An Iowa City woman was arrested Thursday on charges that she threatened a Mercy Hospital clinic over the phone.
Theater Jan. 18, 2024 6:15 am667d ago
Crooken Path Theatre bringing Iowa premiere to I.C., C.R. stages
Things To Do Jan. 18, 2024 6:15 am667d ago
Comedian loves working the crowd during her standup shows

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