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Matthew Stewart, vendor and beekeeper, talks to customers at the Noble Bee Honey stand at the Iowa City Farmers' Market on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Stewart harvests up to 15 different varieties of honey and also sells fruits.

Noble Bee Honey wraps up Iowa City’s Farmers Market on a sweet note

Hailey Shaffer, Arts Reporter
November 4, 2025
Tammy Vorhes arranges a flower bouquet at 1-800 Flowers/Flowerama on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2025. Tammy first worked for Flowerama for 16 years, before coming to own her current location for another 16 years. All bouquets and arrangements are handmade by the Flowerama staff on-site.

Creativity and community bloom in local Iowa City flower shop

Hailey Shaffer, Arts Reporter
November 4, 2025
Lola Jane Jewelry's table is seen at the Iowa City Farmers Market on Saturday, October 18, 2025. All of her jewelry is handmade, and she gets a lot of her inspiration from current trends.

Lola Jane Jewelry showcases natural beauty at the Iowa City Farmers Market

Hailey Shaffer, Arts Reporter
October 28, 2025
A group of boys laugh during tailgating prior to a football game between Iowa and the University of Massachusetts at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.

Ranking the best tailgating traditions and activities

Hailey Shaffer, Arts Reporter
October 23, 2025
Marion & Marj Striegel stand behind their table during the Iowa City Farmers Market on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. They sell ostrich products ranging from eggs to animal food.

Ostrich meat steals the spotlight at the Iowa City Farmers Market

Hailey Shaffer, Arts Reporter
October 21, 2025
Dr. Ashley Crooks-Allen poses for a portrait at their home in Coralville, Iowa on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.

Iowa City Poetry Slam headliner uses poetry as a form of protest.

Hailey Shaffer and Leo Sullivan
October 14, 2025
Costumes are seen at Spirit Halloween on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025.

Point/Counterpoint | Should Halloween costumes be sexy or scary?

Hailey Shaffer and Hannah Childers
October 14, 2025
The owners of Andy's Pastry Shop sell their treats at the Farmer's Market in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Their pastries are gluten free, dairy free and vegan.

Traditional pastries redefined by Andy’s Pastry Shop at the Iowa City Farmers Market

Hailey Shaffer, Arts Reporter
October 7, 2025
Iowa City Senior Center Program Specialist Michelle Buhman and Mayor Bruce Teague dance during the second annual Soul Train block party hosted by the Original Mature Groovers group outside of the Iowa City Senior Center on South Linn Street in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.

The Soul Train Block Party unites community through music and dance

Hailey Shaffer, Arts Reporter
September 22, 2025
Author Andrea Lex poses for a portrait inside the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Lex’s new biography “A Visionary’s Road Map” highlights the unique experiences of her mother: Louise Moede Lex.

Ask the Author | Andrea Lex releases her first published biography

Hailey Shaffer, Arts Reporter
September 16, 2025
Dave Seaborn stands behind his table during the Iowa City Farmers Market on Sept. 13, 2025. Seaborn grows most of the ingredients required for his hot sauce in his own garden.

Seaborn Hot Sauce grabs attention with undeniable flavor at the Iowa City Farmers Market

Hailey Shaffer, Arts Reporter
September 16, 2025
Zach Jakubiak compiles different setlists before an open mic comedy night at Alleycat in downtown Iowa City on Sunday, Sep. 7, 2025.

Ask the Artist | Zach Jakubiak provides insight into the world of stand up and open mics

Hailey Shaffer, Arts Reporter
September 16, 2025
mars hojilla performs on the Northside during the Iowa City Songwriter’s Festival on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. This was the Festival’s first year, and it ran from Thursday, Sept. 4, to Saturday, Sept. 6 at a variety of Iowa City locations.

Local songwriters evoke emotion during debut Songwriters Festival

Hailey Shaffer, Arts Reporter
September 9, 2025
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