Nick Ley's band Colourmusic likes to play loud. "Our ears hurt just as much as everyone else in the crowd," Ley said. "I guess it depends on how high the Mill's air conditioning is, but...

RAGBRAI won't be the only event sweeping through Coralville this weekend. Somewhere between the crowds of sweaty bikers, an eclectic group of individuals will gather to celebrate a culture tying them...

With three songwriters, five members, and a genre running the gamut of folk, progressive, and doom metal, Iowa City metal quintet Insanguine faces a lofty challenge in condensing influences into a single...

It's almost a rite of passage for politicians to publish books. Barack Obama is a bestselling author whose book The Audacity of Hope reveals important aspects of his governing philosophy. The DI Editorial...

Donald Ray Pollock dropped out of high school when he was 17. He worked at his town's paper mill in Chillicothe, Ohio, for years. Then, at age 50, he quit to be a writer. "I was just in this place...

Her last album was about a breakup, and Khaela Maricich wanted to share her music with anybody who wanted to listen. "It was really satisfying to barf out what was true about it," the 36-year-old...

One day. One party. One cool time. Blues and BBQ, an annual North Liberty festival, will return this weekend following a rain cancellation during the Memorial Day weekend. And while the daylong celebration...

The Beer of the Week is a seasonal brew infused with pure cane sugar and lemon juice. Created in Wisconsin by Potosi Brewing Co., Steamboat Shandy is a sweet summer brew with a bright yellow glow and...

The Daily Iowan sat down with Lisa Barnes, the executive director of Summer of the Arts, to discuss this summer's festivals and the significance of the arts in the city. DI: We're nearing the end of the...

The Daily Iowan sat down with a few members of Iowa City band Techno-Lincoln and the Technicolor Union to discuss FOON, time travel, and their soul-rocking shows. The Daily Iowan: Tell us a little bit...

Clifford the Big Red Dog, Curious George, and Pippi Longstocking aren’t typical visitors to Gibson Square. But this weekend is different. The children’s book characters will be a part of the Book...

Music festivals are the perfect event for the ultimate outdoor live music lover. For the Iowa City area, Camp Euforia, however, forget the sweat, subtract the overwhelming crowds, and add a scenic country...