This Friday at 5 p.m., Spectroluxe opens at White Rabbit, featuring Becca Kacanda’s 3D collages and paintings. Kacanda stumbled upon the name for her art…
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An IC man’s journey to research high-powered robots
Michael Webb grew up in Iowa City where he cultivated a fascination with all things DIY. That’s why, when he submitted his resume to Stone Aerospace last year, it was entitled, “Michael Webb, I’m a Maker.” Stone Aerospace is an aerospace engineering firm founded by Bill Stone, who explained in a TED talk that he would like to send an exploratory robot called Valkyrie to Jupiter’s moon Europa…
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As the Lincoln Cafe shuts down, a new restaurateur steps in
When Matt Steigerwald decided to close the Lincoln Cafe, Mount Vernon native Rachel Sauter took the opportunity to pursue her own aspirations of owning a restaurant. Her close ties to the community and former jobs at area restaurants (including Augusta in Oxford and the Wine Bar in Mount Vernon), helped inform her decision to re-open […]
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An interview with local jewelry maker Lindsay Chastain
Lindsay Chastain, 25, works hard managing the Bluebird Diner in Iowa City, and in her off-hours, she’s involved with jewelry design (not to mention fashion, a two-piece band dubbed “We Shave,” movies and an extensive taxidermy collection). Lindsay hand makes her jewelry — sold at White Rabbit and available online at Sauvaged Jewelry. Her pieces […]
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An interview with r.s.v.p. owner Niki Neems
Little Village sits down with Niki Neems, owner of r.s.v.p. (140 North Linn St.), to discuss the challenges and rewards of owning a boutique paper product shop in Iowa City. Originally hailing from small-town Iowa, Neems shares her thoughts on everything from her favorite crafts as a child to the origins of r.s.v.p. Little Village: […]
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An interview with chef Matt Ghabel of the Motley Cow
Little Village sits down with Matt Ghabel of the Motley Cow to talk about anything and everything involving the world of cooking. From chef heroes to cooking mottos, Ghabel gives us the scoop on what’s going on at the Motley Cow and even back at home in his private kitchen.
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An interview with Trumpet Blossom Cafe owner Katy Meyer
Little Village sits down with Katy Meyer, owner of the Trumpet Blossom Cafe, to discuss the nuances of vegan cuisine. Meyer discusses what shaped her philosophy on food, her family’s history with cattle farming, food tattoos and more. Lets get to it! Little Village: Is Trumpet Blossom strictly vegan? Katy Meyer: Yes, a lot of […]
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Celebrating ten years: An Interview with DeLuxe Cakes and Pastries Owner Jamie Powers
DeLuxe Cakes and Pastries is celebrating its ten year anniversary on Saturday, November 2. Little Village sat down with owner and pastry chef…
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Old Capitol City Roller Girls mark fifth anniversary
If you’re looking for something to spruce up your weekend activities, Iowa City’s very own roller derby is something to see. The Old Capitol City Roller Girls will be playing Saturday, October 19 at the Coralville Marriott. As an added bonus, this event marks the team’s fifth anniversary, so there has never been a better […]
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Culinary Ride 2013: A Travel Memoir
At 8 a.m. on a Sunday, the air was chilly with the first day of fall. A crowd at Terry Trueblood park seemed to have risen bleary-eyed, helmets gleaming in the sun, ready to migrate South on their bicycles.
“Thank the good Lord for his sugar blessings,” said Nichole Schappert, 29, of Iowa City, while enjoying a glazed donut. People milled about signing liability wavers and snacking on bakery items from the Bread Garden, strawberries from Yotopia and coffee from Wake Up Iowa City.
