When Gov. Terry Branstad signed a bill on May 30 allowing some Iowans to posses cannabidiol oil, an orally-taken cannabis extract that lacks the intoxication effects normally associated marijuana, Iowa joined a list of 33 other states in allowing some form of medical marijuana regulation. Critics have since argued that Iowa’s law is too narrow […]
Drew Bulman
Drew Bulman manages the digital side of Little Village magazine. You can reach him at @drewbulman and drewb@littlevillagemag.com.
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Rand Paul to visit Iowa City
Officials announced Tuesday that U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky), a potential Republican frontrunner for the 2016 presidential election, will visit Iowa City on Tuesday, Aug. 5 to headline a fundraising event in support of Dr. Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ congressional campaign. Having snagged the Republican nomination for Iowa’s U.S. House 2nd district in June, Miller-Meeks will take […]
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Lena Dunham is coming to Iowa City
Prairie Lights announced today that Lena Dunham of HBO’s Girls will visit the Englert Theatre on October 7 at 7 p.m. in support of her new memoir, Not That Kind of Girl. The actress, whose show has brought no shortage of controversy to Iowa City, will take part in a dialogue with novelist Curtis Sittenfeld. […]
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US Sen. Tom Harkin to speak in Iowa City for 24th annual Americans with Disabilities Act celebration
U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) will give the keynote speech at the 24th annual Americans with Disabilities Act Celebration in downtown Iowa City on July 26…
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Just announced: Trash Talk to play free show at The Mill this Sunday
Mission Creek announced today that hardcore punkers Trash Talk will be playing a free show at The Mill this Sunday at 7 p.m. The Sacramento-based four-piece…
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Chile says no to hydroelectric project, UI alum Marcelo Mena-Carrasco comments on the decision
Citing unresolved environmental issues, the Chilean government rejected Tuesday the proposed $9 billion HidroAysen hydroelectric project slated for the country…
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Iowa Arts Festival to take over downtown Iowa City
The 2014 Iowa Arts Festival kicks off this Friday, June 6 in downtown Iowa City. The weekend-long festival plays host to more than 125 local and national artists, with nightly live music and a variety of food options available on Culinary Row. A full rundown of participating artists is available through Summer of the Arts. […]
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80/35 festival adds Cake, Surfer Blood, King Fantastic and more to 2014 lineup
80/35 announced today that alt-rock legends Cake will headline the final night of the Des Moines-based music festival, set for Friday and Saturday…
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Johnson County Supervisor candidates at odds over ‘lesbian mafia’ remark
Johnson County Supervisor Janelle Rettig took to Facebook today to criticize “another male running for supervisor” after he purportedly labeled her a member…
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Education for all part deux: UI gears up for its next round of massive open online courses
Following the success of its first massive open online course (MOOC) earlier this spring, the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program (IWP) is gearing up…
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Iowa State Fair announces free entertainment line-up
The Iowa State Fair announced today its free entertainment lineup for the upcoming festival (August 7-17), touting a list that includes Los Lonely Boys, The Nadas, Alien Ant Farm and The Romantics of “What I Like About You” fame. The free music and entertainment events will be split across four stages, with the Fairview stage […]
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Cedar Ridge Winery to double spirits production with $1.1 million expansion
Cedar Ridge Vineyards, Winery and Distillery unveiled today its plans for a $1.1 million expansion to its facilities in northern Johnson County. Owner and Master…
