Flip through the pages of Little Village issue 260. In this edition, preview the 2019 Mission Creek Festival with our lists of must-see bands and literary presenters. Peek into Cedar Rapids and Iowa City’s DIY music scene, and take a lesson on dealing with desire from the film Call Me By Your Name. Also inside: […]
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Little Village magazine issue 259: Mar. 6-19, 2019
Flip through the pages of Little Village magazine issue 259. In this issue, the White Privilege Conference returns to Iowa for a landmark year, Lion Bridge Brewing Company celebrates five years in Cedar Rapids and local book reviews abound. Also inside: Read about five Iowans who changed the game for women in law, the latest […]
Little Village magazine issue 258: Feb. 20 – Mar. 5, 2019
Flip through the pages of Little Village magazine issue 258. In this edition, LV talks with Cedar Rapids councilman Dale Todd about his return to city government and decades of public service, psychotherapist Natalie Benway shares her thoughts on Netflix’s Sex Education, Zephyr’s closure in downtown Iowa City marks the end of an era and […]
An Instant Pot recipe* so easy, even you won’t screw it up
By the Condescending Cook** This is where I tell you a personal story about my time in NOLA,*** how it profoundly changed my understanding of what living free truly meant, and where I mastered the alchemy of turning meaning and memory into nutrients and flavor.**** Now, this being an amateur***** cooking article, this second paragraph […]
Little Village magazine issue 257: Feb. 6-19, 2019
Flip through the pages of Little Village magazine issue 257. In this edition, a Students Against School Shootings founder looks back on a year of activism, exiled Chilean artist Cecilia Vicuña discusses the art of resistance, and oh boy, do we have an Instant Pot recipe for you. Also inside: The latest sex and love […]
Little Village magazine issue 256: Jan. 16 – Feb. 5, 2019
Flip through the pages of Little Village magazine issue 256. In this edition, columnist Natalie Benway explores the joy of multiple orgasms, Shirley Wang takes a closer look at China’s DIY literary scene, and Nicholas Dolan uncovers the curious history of abolitionist John Brown’s time in Cedar County. Also inside: LV takes a look at […]
Little Village magazine issue 255: Jan 2-15, 2019
Flip through the pages of Little Village magazine issue 255. The first issue of the year marks our annual comics issue, and we’ve got a killer lineup of local artists to share, from the abstract and offbeat to the downright hilarious. See you in the funny papers!
Best of the CRANDIC 2018: Arts & Entertainment
The results are in! Here are the winners of the 2018 Best of the CRANDIC competition in the Arts & Entertainment category, representing Little Village readers’ favorite businesses, organizations, people and places in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City area.
Best of the CRANDIC 2018: Community
The results are in! Here are the winners of Little Village’s 2018 Best of the CRANDIC competition in the Community category, representing voters’ favorite people, places, organizations and innovations in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City area.
Best of the CRANDIC 2018: Health & Recreation
The results are in! Here are the winners of Little Village’s 2018 Best of the CRANDIC competition in the Health & Recreation category, representing voters’ favorite outdoor destinations, care providers and businesses in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City area.
Best of the CRANDIC 2018: Goods & Services
The results are in! Here are the winners of Little Village’s 2018 Best of the CRANDIC competition in the Goods & Services category, representing voters’ favorite businesses and service providers in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City area.
Best of the CRANDIC 2018: Food & Drink
The results are in! Here are the winners of Little Village’s 2018 Best of the CRANDIC competition in the Food & Drink category, representing voters’ favorite restaurants, bars, growers and innovators in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City area.




