Flip through the pages of Little Village magazine issue 234, our annual arts issue! Tasked with predicting the year ahead, local artists have come together to offer a not-so-wholesome glimpse at what the future holds. From global warming to Trump foibles, there’s something for every curmudgeon (and optimist too, if you’re into that sort of thing).
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Notes from the Inside: Thankful for prison?
Like most people, I spent the first 10 years of my life as a child. The next 10 as a teenager. For a couple after that I was a husband and father. Since then, I have been incarcerated. For almost a third of my life I have been behind the fences.
Just Announced: Little Village and Big Grove present Caroline Smith, Elizabeth Moen Feb. 15
We’re already swooning over this event, just confirmed for Valentine’s weekend. Presented by Little Village and Big Grove Brewery, Caroline Smith is coming back to town and joining Elizabeth Moen for a night of intimate, solo performances on Thursday, Feb. 15.
Staff Picks: Last-minute holiday shopping
You’ve probably missed it: that ominous deadline that all but a few online retailers have for the last date you can order and still receive your purchases before Christmas. And the only apt word for the mall this time of year is quagmire. If you still have gifts to buy, though, fret not! You can fulfill all of your buying needs at the local level. Here, our staff sets out some great finds that you can buy right downtown — no need to cross all of your fingers, bribe your postal carrier or keep refreshing the tracking info on UPS.com.
Little Village magazine issue 233: Dec. 6 – Jan. 2, 2018
Flip through the pages of Little Village magazine issue 233. In this edition, take a look inside Iowa City’s Super Smash Brothers community after more than 15 years of Mario-filled melees. Also inside: Editors share their thoughts on this year’s highlights and lowlights, Democracy in Crisis reminds us all about the weird and unscrupulous history […]
The best and worst of 2017
Last year’s Dumpster fire has spread to the landfill. But there were some good parts. Little Village contributors weigh in on the highs and lows of 2017.
Little Village magazine issue 232: Nov. 15 – Dec. 5, 2017
Flip through the pages of Little Village magazine issue 232. In this edition, LV takes a look at Mazahir Salih’s historic election to the Iowa City Council. Also inside: LV staff recommend their favorite holiday wines, Dear Kiki dishes on what to do when your partner is a bit too loud in the sack, Prairie […]
LV Staff Picks: Our go-to holiday wines
Pop the corks (or tap the bag) on these local, international and all-around affordable wines and make your holiday gatherings a little less awkward. Staff tested, staff approved.
Get out and vote: Iowa City Council candidates vie for District B and two at-large seats
Three candidates are running for two at-large seats and two candidates are running for the District B seat. Polls are open until 8 p.m. in Johnson County. Find your polling station on the county website.
Gallery: Little Village cover contest submissions
The first anniversary of the 2016 election is here. Readers submitted their cover art to commemorate the occasion, and Little Village staff voted. The winner got the coveted cover, but you can see all of the submissions here. Thank you to all participants!
Little Village magazine issue 231: Nov. 1-14, 2017
Flip through the pages of Little Village magazine issue 231. In this edition, you’ll find a selection of wonderful art submitted to LV as part of our 2016 election anniversary cover contest. Also inside: Democracy in Crisis takes a look at the likelihood (or lack thereof) of a Trump impeachment, UI students rewire genes to […]
Return of menswear announced for downtown Iowa City boutique
Dapper-dressing dudes will soon be able to add another downtown stop to their regular shopping rounds: Sheila Davisson, owner of Revival and Revival 119, announced in an email that her clothing boutique on the Iowa City Ped Mall will soon bring back its permanent men’s section.




