Shonda Ryken was checking out, making friendly conversation with her cashier at the Coralville Costco, when she noticed his tattoo peeping out from under a sleeve. “I just thought it was interesting...

Twenty-three years ago, when she was tired of her acting career in Los Angeles, “California girl” Sands Hall headed to Iowa City for the Writers’ Workshop. Since then, she has had her...

In a state known for its corn, pigs and cows, it's no wonder so many in eastern Iowa's farming community and non-farming community alike flock to the Johnson County Fair, where tractor pulls and livestock...

What is the key to a successful career in the entertainment business? Standup comedian, author, and NPR panelist Paula Poundstone just may have it figured out. "I love the fact that I'm in the endorphin-production...

Writer and teacher Charles Holdefer will return to Iowa City next week with his latest novel in tow. "I'm trying to make what I see intelligible," Holdefer said. "I think that's what everyone...

Since 2004, Christine Hemp has traveled from Port Townsend, Wash., to teach poetry and nonfiction writing at the Iowa Summer Writing Festival. "I really love teaching at the Writers' Festival,"...

Mike Mangione & the Union will perform at the CSPS Hall, 1103 Third Street S.E., Cedar Rapids, on July 24. The band, which features a mix of folk rock and orchestrated strings, sets out to create...

The electronica/hip-hop/alternative rock band Limbs will perform at the Blue Moose Tap House, 211 Iowa Ave., at 9 p.m. Friday. The band — featuring Ty James, Nick Jenkins, Alex Fischels, Travis Patten,...

The Birds of Chicago will perform at the Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., at 6:30 p.m. Friday. The group features J.T. Nero and Allison Russell and their respective bands. According to the band's official...

Writer and teacher Charles Holdefer will return to Iowa City next week with his latest novel in tow. "I'm trying to make what I see intelligible," Holdefer said. "I think that's what everyone...

The third "City of Witerature" comedic reading series event will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the Haunted Bookshop, 203 N. Linn St. Local TV host Yale Cohn came up with the idea of "City...

Mike Mangione & the Union will perform at the CSPS Hall, 1103 Third Street S.E., Cedar Rapids, on July 24. The band, which features a mix of folk rock and orchestrated strings, sets out to create...