Mission Creek is back in town to bring a sense of unity to the culinary community in Iowa City. With a large portion of the festival emphasizing a culture of fine dining, it makes sense that cooperation...

In between the release of a new album, performing at various venues around the globe and rarely finding time to sit still, Tyler Williams, the drummer for The Head and the Heart took a moment to speak...

The following specialties were prepared by chef Masae Yoshino Judge from Leaf Kitchen, 301 1/2 Kirkwood, for Wednesday’s Small Plates Dinner, part of the Mission Creek Festival. The Kochuchang Fried...

Primary Alcohol: St. Germain and Pearl Cucumber Vodka Description: A martini with a light and refreshing flavor, made by the mixologists at Graze and winning the people’s choice for best cocktail at...

Iowa City's Mission Creek Festival has established itself as the home of musical, literary, film, comedy, and culinary arts. And on Friday and Saturday, the festival will cater to technology connoisseurs...

Outsiders may stereotype Iowa as full of rows of corn and possessing a monotonously horizontal landscape. But those of us in the state typically see things a little bit differently. One "insider,"...

This week Iowa City, a community known for its rich arts scene, literature, and unique eateries, has turned the cultural dial all the way up for this year's Mission Creek Festival — a weeklong extravaganza...

Lights. Camera. Graduation? To graduate with Honors, many students spend countless hours in the library and study nooks, drinking their body weight in coffee and pouring over notes and textbooks. Amelia...

Midwestern roots and an unfortunate situation while driving through Wisconsin inspired the band name Charlie Siren. Band member Tane Graves said the name is nice because the band members have not come...

The main reason most students come to college is to specialize in a specific field or fields. College gives students the needed time and experience required to gain expertise in a particular area. It's...

In an exploration of the depth of sisterhood, Marion Bridge tells the story of three estranged sisters as they make their way back home to care for their mother. As the small cast prepares to take the...

While seemingly everyone I know was embarking on a epic spring-break adventures, I, for the first time in three years, was stuck with literally no plans  —  no vacation, no work shifts, and no motivation...