Before I could ask Jazz Fest committee chair Don Thompson any questions about this year’s festival, he jumped in with a question of his own: “Are you a jazz fan?” As the lead trumpet player in...

After three years of construction, the latest addition to Iowa City, the new Riverfront Crossings Park, will hold a grand-opening celebration on July 20. Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department has...

A crowd filled with Iowa City residents and Downtown District employees gathered in the colorfully painted alley space behind Discerning Eye Optical on the evening of June 26 for the annual State of the...

Owners of an Iowa City streetwear and vintage clothing store discovered in August 2018 that the singular faded black and red Nike shoe in their possession was a rare piece of sneaker history: a Player...

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...