You can say a lot about 2025. Good, bad, apocalyptic. One thing you can’t say is that it was lacking in music. Our album reviewers can tell you that much. They’ll let you know about the heaps of quality music put out by local artists in the last 12 months. Don’t take our word for it, scroll down below for an alphabetical list of every local album, debut, EP and project we covered in the past year.
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This weekend in Iowa: Eufórquestra returns to Iowa City, Preservation Hall Jazz Band in Des Moines and more
Established 2001 | Always free! For many among us, this is the last weekend of holiday shopping. Why not forgo that stress and check out the events in our Weekender instead? Dancers and choreographers across the state convene in Iowa City for a holiday edition of the Iowa Dance Festival. In Des Moines, the Preservation […]
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This weekend in Iowa: a farewell to Lefty’s, a surreal house fit for the family and more
Established 2001 | Always free! When it comes to end-of-week plans, we won’t blame anyone wanting to nest in their homes and get their hygge on. But if you brave the cold, there are lots of events happening in our reader regions this weekend. The Englert in Iowa City celebrates the musical legacy of Dave […]
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This weekend in Iowa: a Dada Prom in Iowa City, a Christmas Cabaret in Cedar Rapids and more
Established 2001 | Always free! The first weekend in December brings cold temps and some on-theme holiday events. But don’t fret if the cold and/or holiday season isn’t your favorite — there’s something for everyone in today’s Weekender. Public Space One hosts their annual Dada Prom fundraiser in Iowa City. Party-goers can expect performances, art […]
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Little Village issue 347: Peak Iowa 2025
Competitive marbles and border collies. A video game on I-80. The songwriter behind “Fly Me to the Moon.” A legendary Batman artist. Antifacist firebrands. A bell heist. A hidden crater. An Epstein anecdote. A rock star’s kidnapped kid. Stories of icons, oddities and infamy fill the fifth Peak Iowa issue — an annual bacchanalia of […]
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Momboy — November 2025
This comic was originally published in Little Village’s November 2025 issue.
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This weekend in Iowa: Metal Yoga, Taste Test Improv Burlesque and more
Established 2001 | Always free! We live in a world where Timothée Chalamet may or may not be masquerading as U.K. drill rapper EsDeeKid. As we process that news (and try to incorporate “LV Sandals” into our newest merch drop plans) check out these upcoming events in our Weekender. In Iowa City, Brìghde Chaimbeul is at Trumpet Blossom Cafe as […]
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This weekend in Iowa: Truthsgiving, KC Bruner comes back home and more
Established 2001 | Always free! The northern lights may have faded but there’s still lots to look forward to this weekend. It’s a busy time for Iowa City as the Floodwater Comedy Festival and Mic Check Poetry Fest both take place through Saturday. Over in Cedar Falls, the Octopus presents the College Hill-Billy Country Fest […]
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This weekend in Iowa: Astro Brat release party, Damon Gupton joins Orchestra Iowa and more
Established 2001 | Always free! Word is this weekend may see the Midwest hit with a potentially record-breaking arctic blast, so pull out your winter jacket if you head to any of these events featured in today’s Weekender. Iowa City has two big ensembles visiting the Englert stage; Mariachi Herencia de México on Friday and Family Folk […]
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Little Village issue 346: November 2025
Comical levels of villainy have been unleashed in 2025, but it’s easier than ever to be a hero: just care about something. In this issue, Little Village offers a guide to dozens of Iowa nonprofits doing on-the-ground, in-the-community work to feed, house, clothe, protect, empower, educate and entertain Iowans when the world needs them most. […]
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Iowa Odyssey: Play LV’s board game and read the stories behind the spaces
Pick up a copy of the November issue and turn to page 40 (the centerfold). You can also download a PDF of the Iowa Odyssey game board, or play the game virtually with friends. Game design by Rodney Arthur. Space concepts by Little Village staff. Visual design by Kellan Doolittle. Play-tested by Nolan Petersen and […]
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This weekend in Iowa: darkness falls across the land with these spooky events
Established 2001 | Always free! Halloween falling on a Friday this year has the weekend feeling extra spooky. Consider some of these events for your frightful festivities. In Iowa City, the Dandelion Stompers are hosting a haunted hop at Wildwood on Halloween night. In Cedar Rapids, CSPS Hall opens up its space for a Día […]
