“Hi, Willa? My name is Charles Peckman — I called about writing a profile on your career …”
“I don’t remember talking to you. I have dementia.”
Before I could attempt to stifle my extreme...
Library fines are often portrayed as teaching responsibility and civic duty, and they provide a revenue source for libraries. However, some critics say they impose an undue burden on those most vulnerable...
Despite the freezing temperatures and metric tons of snow following the polar blasts of late January, Iowa City residents are determined to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year.
Local businesses are...
As the University of Iowa continues efforts to reduce high-risk alcohol use among students, the Graduate Iowa City on Monday contributed $50,000 to the university for late-night programming — a boost...
Downtown’s Java House is creating new forms of entertainment to reach all types of customers.
The Java House will begin hosting its own podcast as well as an open mic for writers, musicians, and comedians...
On a dreary February morning, more than 100 kids and families packed the Iowa City Public Library to meet a local celebrity: Nova the Goat.
The library’s typical Monday story time was joined by special...
The Iowa City Police Department and Iowa City Fire Department have recently been supporting their first responders in a new way to unwind: float therapy.
Patrick Krier, owner and operator of Iowa Recovery...
Sara Meehan wasn’t just looking to sell space when she opened Cowork Collective downtown — she wanted to create a community.
Meehan, the 34-year-old owner of Iowa City Moms Blog, an organization that...
Locally owned and operated in Iowa City, CHOMP Delivery emphasizes the importance of supporting local businesses, cofounder Adam Weeks said as he was stuck in traffic out on a delivery. The company’s...
The products that line the walls of Your CBD Store, 264 Scott Court, are used by customers to treat a slew of health issues. There’s only one problem — the product they use isn’t technically legal.
The...
Since taking over as the director of Iowa City Public Library on Jan. 2, Elsworth Carman has focused on maintaining the library’s tradition in the community.
With historic low temperatures on Wednesday,...
Starting this summer, RAGBRAI will partner with Big Grove Brewery to present the first BIG ROVE bike ride and a new home-brewed official beer of the bicycle event.
According to RAGBRAI’s website, BIG...
