In 2023, the City of Iowa City bought a property, 21 S. Linn St., for $4.5 million. Since then, the city has faced a decision on what will occupy the downtown plot.
Now, there are several proposals...
Nestled just across the street from the Pentacrest, the Kitty Corner Social Club will be sinking its claws into Iowa City in mid-to-late February.
The city’s first-ever cat lounge aims to provide...
The 2025 route for Iowa’s biggest bike ride, revealed in January, is the second shortest in the history of the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. RAGBRAI will hold its 406-mile,...
Vintage has been coming back in significant ways over the past decade. Sustainable fashion has been a hot trend in the media with increasing concerns regarding climate change. Shopping secondhand not...
In the final moments before a planned jury trial of the second teen driver involved in the death of 22-year-old Jennifer Russel in 2023, Kesean Ford changed his mind.
Several dozen potential jurors...
Food has a unique way of evoking memories, bringing people together, and offering comfort in unfamiliar places.
For many, certain dishes hold deep personal significance, reminding them of home, family...
At the beginning of the 2024 legislative session, a bill was passed in Iowa that established retail theft as a new criminal offense category.
In 2023, there were 203 convictions for burglary and 8,466...
Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor
• February 4, 2025
Over one hundred demonstrators gathered in downtown Iowa City early Monday night to protest against President Donald Trump's latest deportation plans.
A handful of counter-protesters showed up around...
The University of Iowa Campus Recreation and Wellness Center is home to many activity rooms in the large facility — one of which holds a mindful yoga class. Free to UI students, the clean scent and...
As participation in Dry January, a month-long challenge to abstain from alcohol, is on the rise, Iowa City businesses are adjusting to shifts in customer behavior. While alcohol sales dip, the trend...
Evan Watson, Assistant News Editor
• January 21, 2025
As the deadline approaches for Johnson County to spend its remaining American Rescue Plan dollars, the county is pledging $500,000 toward small businesses.
The grant program, officially called...
Evan Watson, Assistant News Editor
• January 21, 2025
After over 50 years in business, an Iowa City staple known for its live music and craft beer has closed its doors.
Over the years, a number of bars, restaurants, and social establishments have closed...
