Iowa Valley Global Food Project Fundraiser Old Capitol Senate Chambers — Sunday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. Johnson County welcomes the Iowa Valley Global Food Project with a fundraiser on Feb. 12 in the Old Capitol Senate Chambers at 2 p.m. The project will build community and increase access to local produce in Johnson County […]
Eleanore Taft
Eleanore Taft is Little Village's production manager. Contact her at eleanore@littlevillagemag.com.
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Nearly 200 protested at Eastern Iowa Airport in solidarity with immigrants and refugees
Nearly 200 protesters gathered at the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids on Sunday in the wake of an executive order issued Friday by President Donald Trump barring citizens of Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Syria, Yemen and Sudan from entering the U.S. for 90 days. The order also denied entry to all refugees for 120 days, except those […]
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Postcards and Pale Ale: Local group speaks out through postcards to legislators
Ordinary-people-turned-activists packed Iowa City Brewlab Friday night for “Postcards and Pale Ale,” an event organized by Johnson County Supervisor Kurt Friese. Attendees filled out stamped postcards to send to congressmen, state legislators and even President Donald Trump. By the end of the night, the box was filled with over 1,000 postcards. After the Women’s March […]
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Abraham.In.Motion dances human struggles to life at Hancher
Since Dance Magazine named him one of 2009’s “25 to watch,” Kyle Abraham has been making his mark on the dance world. Abraham has received numerous awards, and his recent work includes a pas de deux with former New York City Ballet principal Wendy Whelan, choreography for the film The Book of Henry, and a new […]
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Iowa Voices: Iowans had different reasons for attending the D.C. Women’s March
The Women’s March on Washington took place Jan. 21, drawing nearly half a million people to the national capital, including a number of Iowans — some currently living in the Hawkeye State, and some who have moved but still claim their Iowa roots. Little Village asked Iowa marchers to share their thoughts. This is what they […]
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Iowa Voices: During inauguration, Iowans celebrate and protest in the streets of D.C.
Iowans from both ends of the political spectrum were among the hundreds of thousands that attended the inauguration festivities in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 20. Some were Iowa natives and some were transplants, some celebrating and some protesting. Little Village sought them out and asked them three questions. These were their answers. (Responses have been edited […]
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Serving up history Saturday in the Amanas
Communal Breakfast Communal Kitchen Museum — Saturday, Jan. 21 at 9 a.m. Longing for a simpler time? Get a taste of history this Saturday, Jan. 21 at the Amana Heritage Society’s Communal Kitchen Museum (1003 26th Ave.) in Middle Amana as part of the Amana Colonies’ Winterfest. Guests can observe the old wood-burning hearth in […]
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Iowa City youth raise their voices at MLK celebration
Monday’s celebration of the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Iowa City’s Grant Wood Elementary elevated the voices and highlighted the accomplishments of youth in the community. “There’s so many groups in the Iowa City Community School District that we wanted to showcase here through the performances and the speakers, because it’s […]
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Party to fight the pipeline this weekend
Environmental and social justice organization Indigenous Iowa has two events planned in Iowa City this weekend, featuring speakers and musical guests. One will take place at Trumpet Blossom Cafe and the other at Blue Moose Tap House. Dave Zollo, Ralston Creek Ramblers and Strange Brew Trumpet Blossom Cafe — Saturday, Jan 14 at 6 p.m. […]
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Ringing in the new year, family-style
Looking for some family-friendly fun this weekend? The Iowa City and Cedar Rapids area offers a plethora of activities to ring in the New Year with the kids. Noon Year’s Eve Party Iowa City Public Library — Saturday, Dec. 31 at 11:30 a.m. Cedar Rapids Public Library — Saturday, Dec. 31 at 10 a.m. North […]
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Johnson County Crisis Center serves up the holiday spirit
The Johnson County Crisis Center was packed with food and people Tuesday as Project Holiday kicked off its holiday meal grocery service. The project, which is in its 29th year, serves about 1,800 people on average each holiday season. Sara Sedlacek, the Crisis Center’s communications and development director, said the number of people served increases […]
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Canine couture: Rescue dogs strut their stuff for a cause
Fashion to the Rescue Iowa River Landing — Friday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. Twelve rescue dogs will take a walk down the runway Friday, Dec. 16, showcasing the work of local designers brought in by the Iowa Fashion Project (IFP). Proceeds from the Fashion to the Rescue event will be split between the IFP […]
