With blasting music and popping champagne, the final day of Molly’s Cupcakes resembled a reunion rather than a closure. Trading memories, employees and community members celebrated 13 years of...

Iowa City community members gathered to honor the historic Centennial Building on Aug. 23., as local musicians let out somber guitar strums and flute breaths that bounced around the walls of the Iowa...

This fall, as thousands of University of Iowa students flood back into downtown bars, three of Iowa City’s bustling nightlife spots will enter the semester with a new tool: the SAFE Bar Network. The...

After owning the NutriSport Smoothie location in Marion since 2022, owner Julie Carfagna is bringing the nutritious options to downtown Iowa City. At a turning point in her career as a human resources...

Cedar Rapids-based country-themed bar Hazzard County is coming to downtown Iowa City this fall, taking the place of former iconic Iowa City bar the Fieldhouse. The new bar is located in the Pedestrian...

Iconic Iowa City bar “Fieldhouse” is moving into a larger space on South Clinton Street for its 50th anniversary. The move coincides with the new country bar Hazzard County American Salon opening...

Iowa City-based Center for Worker Justice announced it would be closing its doors after more than 13 years advocating for low-wage and immigrant workers who were victims of labor law violations like...

As pedestrians wandered down the Ped Mall in Iowa City during the eighth annual downtown block party on Saturday, June 28, they were greeted with live performances, countless food vendors, and the...

The Iowa City Downtown District hosted sixth annual Downtown Block Party on Saturday, June 28, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event hosted a variety of entertainment including free music, food, and  activities....

The Iowa City Pride Festival kicked off on Saturday with a massive parade featuring members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community. The festival included local performers, vendors, and games. The performances...

Juneteenth celebrations continued outside the South District Market in Iowa City on Thursday, June 19. The celebrations included guest speakers, performers, vendors, and a massive feast. Acclaimed blues...

No matter the destination, season, or time, students walking around Iowa City are often seen clutching a cup of coffee in their hand.  The cups vary depending on whether the drink is hot or iced,...