Early voting for the November 8 presidential election began this morning. Find out where you can place your ballot by visiting the Johnson County Auditor’s Office website , the Linn County Auditor’s Office website or the calendar of satellite voting locations. The Linn County Auditor’s Office is temporarily located at the Linn County Community Services […]
Lauren Shotwell
Lauren Shotwell is Little Village's news director. Contact her at lauren@littlevillagemag.com.
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‘Rock Against the TPP’ concert on the Iowa City Ped Mall tonight
Rock Against the TPP Black Hawk Mini Park, Ped Mall — Thursday, Sept. 29 at 5 p.m. A concert and rally to raise awareness about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a trade deal that has come under fire from critics including the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates, will take place tonight at 5 p.m. in the […]
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Some Cedar Rapids residents head home as water recedes
As the Cedar River began its slow descent from peak flood stage, a shrinking evacuation area meant some area residents were able to go home Wednesday. Cedar Rapids City Manager Jeff Pomeranz said during a Wednesday morning press conference that individuals were allowed to return to about 2,500 homes and businesses. Not everyone has been […]
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Protections hold as Cedar River reaches crest, but Cedar Rapids still on high alert
The Cedar River in Cedar Rapids reached a crest of 22 feet today and is expected to slowly work its way back down, falling below flood stage Sunday evening, according to predictions from the National Weather Service. “We’re in the final countdown,” said Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett, but warned that the city is not […]
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UPDATED: 13-year-old girl killed in Cedar Rapids shooting
Update: Cedar Rapids police identified the 13-year-old girl as Ireshia Parks, according to a Wednesday press release. The State Medical Examiner in Ankeny is expected to perform an autopsy. The three male suspects who were taken into custody on Tuesday were charged. A 13-year old juvenile was charged with involuntary manslaughter, carrying weapons and interference […]
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Viewers watched Clinton, Trump face off as presidential race enters last six weeks
Voters watched the presidential candidates — Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald J. Trump — face off for the first time last night in a national debate. And with the candidates on a split-screen with nowhere to hide, viewers had plenty of time to judge their facial expressions and reactions as well as […]
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Next 48 hours crucial as Cedar Rapids braces for second biggest flood in its history
With the Cedar River already above major flood stage on Monday morning, Cedar Rapids is facing a dangerous period — watching the waters rise and eyeing temporary flood protections for any potential weaknesses needing repair or reinforcement. “If it works, we will have saved the city,” Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett said during a Monday […]
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Hundreds of Cedar Rapids homes, businesses in the path of the flood
The National Weather Service increased the predicted Cedar River flood level in Cedar Rapids by about one foot to 25.3 feet. The river is expected to crest Tuesday morning and fall back below flood stage by Friday. Nearly 400 commercial properties and 1,349 residences in Cedar Rapids will be in harm’s way if the Cedar […]
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Cedar Rapids prepares for flooding
In news that brings back painful memories of the 2008 flood, officials announced that the Cedar River is expected to rise above flood stage Sunday and reach 24.1 feet Tuesday morning, impacting businesses and homes in Downtown Cedar Rapids. Neighborhoods that would be impacted at that level include Time Check, Czech Village, New Bohemia and […]
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Jingle Cross, World Cup events kick off today in Iowa City
Cyclists will soon be racing up and down Mount Krumpit on the Johnson County Fairgrounds as a series of cylco-cross events, including the Telenet UCI Cyclo-Cross World Cup, kick off Thursday evening. The world cup event is putting Iowa City on the map. It is one of only two American cities to host a world […]
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More than one in five UI female undergraduates report being raped
21 percent of undergraduate female students responding to a University of Iowa survey reported being raped during their time at the university, according to a report released Wednesday. More than 11 percent of first-year female undergraduates reported being raped during their first semester, supporting national research that the first year on campus is a time […]
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Back for another round: Northside Oktoberfest returns this Saturday
Northside Oktoberfest and Sodafest Iowa City Northside — Saturday, Sept. 24 The 21st annual Northside Oktoberfest will be taking over Iowa City’s Northside Marketplace from noon to 3 p.m. this Saturday for a day of boozy revelry that includes craft beer from over 50 breweries, food, games and Hawkeye football. The festivities benefit local nonprofits, […]
