A room at the University of Iowa’s Campus Recreation and Wellness Center is packed full of people of all ages twice a week for a WERQ workout class. The room bursts with energy as the music begins....
Whether it’s open mics, professional stand-up routines, or “Joke-E-Oke,” Iowa City makes room for laughs.
Although several locations host established comedians, comedy spots also host...
Country music will grace the main stage of a local downtown bar this Friday, telling stories through songs and entertaining audiences in a welcoming environment.
Roman Alexander will perform on...
When Abubakar Ibrahim threw on a scarf to dress his casual outfit up for a formal occasion, he did not expect the article of clothing to become his iconic fashion statement — but he has since embraced...
Looking around the University of Iowa campus, art can be found everywhere. With sculptures outside of buildings and paintings lining the walls, the UI creates a desirable space for all artists. On...
When University of Iowa sophomore English and creative writing major Elana Walters posted a fantasy “POV” on her TikTok account in 2020, she only hoped to express her passion for storytelling....
Style can say a lot about a person. Jarod Valencia-Cheng, a University of Iowa senior who is planning a fashion show at Tru Coffee, wants style to say everything.
Valencia-Cheng started collaborating...
Tortoises, snakes, lizards, geckos, horses, and more. As an owner of an unusual pet myself, I’m always on the lookout for other people with kooky creatures, bizarre beasts, or other atypical animals.
I...
While strolling through the Pedestrian Mall, it’s hard not to notice that Iowa City has become home to a host of six new inhabitants. Rabbits as tall as 40 feet have nestled in close to buildings...
Iowa City has two bowling alleys: SpareMe and Colonial Lanes. But location isn’t the only thing that separates the two. These competitors provide completely different environments and experiences,...
There’s a certain charm that comes with the idea of transporting to a fantasy land filled with caverns and caves, monsters and madness, and — of course — dungeons and dragons.
While physical...
Uniting the two worlds of puppetry and printmaking is just one part of what makes Johanna Winters’ art and teaching engaging. Her work touches on vulnerable subjects like aging.
Winters...
