A late-night hotspot for students with an interesting hook has closed its doors for good in downtown Iowa City.
Melk, a cereal bar and diner that opened in early December, closed after just six months...
Iowa City residents looking for a cup of tea this summer have the opportunity to try creating their own personal blends thanks to a new planter project from the city.
New tea planters, located throughout...
Art has the unique power to reflect our community and all of its different colors. With a recent increase in the number of public murals, paint has found a new canvas on the buildings of Iowa City.
One...
Artist- and creator-friendly outlet Makers Loft has seen an uptick in customer activity since its move from Washington Street to the Pedestrian Mall.
Previously, the location was home to Zephyr Printing,...
As Downtown Iowa City gears up for the third-annual Downtown Block Party, local artists and musicians prepare to inspire people’s curiosity with special shows and pieces.
For this year’s Block Party,...
As Pedestrian Mall construction continues, some businesses on College Street have felt the effects of having construction at their doors.
The pavement removal and replacement along the north side of...
Bicycling downtown can be intimidating — while cyclists can be ticketed for riding on sidewalks, heavy traffic can make it difficult to ride on the streets.
New bike lanes will now run the length...
As different construction projects progress around downtown, Iowa Book prepares to welcome a new neighbor.
A new Dunkin’ location will open in the downtown bookstore this fall, said Chris Benge, the...
The shelves of Vice, the Vintage Iowa City Exchange, host an array of sneakers boasting $300 price tags, and racks of T-shirts sporting Supreme logos and classic rock bands line the walls.
Located at...
For kids looking for fun and learning over the summer, the Iowa City Public Library offers a space to keep their brains sharp. This year, even more local children will have the opportunity to participate...
Classic theme songs from such movies as Star Wars and Jaws are recognizable by nearly everyone, even those who haven’t seen the movies. That is the power music holds in film.
The Obermann Center for...
Iowa City has announced a future major construction project for Dodge Street in collaboration with the Iowa Department of Transportation, and the city seeks some public input.
The two-year project is...
