[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Ed. note: The English translation of this article is available below. By Maria Camila Vera and Carlo Acevedo Desde la década de los ochenta, varios han sido los intentos frustrados de firmar acuerdos de paz con las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (Farc), el grupo guerrillero más grande del paÃs. El conflicto que parecÃa […]
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Op-ed: Non-partisan group The Political Party aims to ‘cultivate new leaders’ via event series
By Misty Rebik and Ravi Patel As a business leader and a non-profit leader, we have different areas of expertise and focus, but we both look around our community and see so many overlapping social issues that affect our own lives, the lives of those around us and the future lives of our community. We […]
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Iowa City businesses provide style with a conscience
For most of its existence, the fashion industry has operated with little regard for its harmful impact on the environment. In fact, second only to the oil industry, fashion and textiles is believed by many to be the second most caustic industry in the world. Let that sink in. However, an alternative path for fashion […]
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Little Village magazine issue 206: Sept. 21 – Oct. 4, 2016
Flip through the pages of Little Village issue 206. In this edition, you’ll find an interview with disability advocate and musician Gaelynn Lea, as well as a chat with the venerable John Waters, a look at the status of the Dakota Access Pipeline, the latest dining recommendations, relationship advice from Dear Kiki, local album reviews […]
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Stop the Snake: Bakken Pipeline resistance actions tomorrow
The proposed Bakken Pipeline will cut our state in half, running south of Iowa City through Keokuk, Jefferson, Van Buren and Lee Counties — this contentious project that threatens eminent domain and land rights of Iowans, threatens our water and other natural resources and threatens the homes and sacred spaces of our First Nations tribes […]
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Hancher Ribbon-cutting and Open House this Friday
Ribbon-cutting and Open House Hancher Auditorium — Friday, Sept. 9 at 3 p.m. — Free This Friday, a six-year wait comes to an end as the Hancher Auditorium reopens to the delight of eastern Iowans with a ribbon-cutting ceremony this Friday, Sept. 9 at 3 p.m. Following the ceremony, there will be an open house […]
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Little Village magazine issue 205: Sept. 7-20, 2016
Flip through the pages of Little Village issue 205. In this edition, read about Hiawatha artist Blair Gauntt and his new book of cartoons, George Orwell and His Magic Penguin, as well as an ode to Codfish Hollow — one of the most intriguing venues in the Midwest — the latest relationship advice from Dear […]
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Activist arrests take place at Bakken Pipeline protests; local group to hold informational meeting at ICPL
Residents of Iowa City and the surrounding area are gathering this Friday, Sept. 2, to discuss the Bakken Oil Pipeline and the threat it poses to Native American reservations, the environment and farm land and the property rights of individuals. The meeting will take place at the Iowa City Public Library in Meeting Room B […]
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Northside Bistro celebrates new chef Eric Johnson with Chef’s Dinner
Chef’s Dinner Northside Bistro — Thursday, Aug. 25 Two seatings: 5:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Reservations Required Iowa City’s Northside Bistro welcomes new head chef Eric Johnson from Chicago’s Michelin two-star restaurant Acadia. Tonight the restaurant will be hosting a Chef’s Dinner event to celebrate the occasion. Little Village caught up with Johnson and asked […]
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Synchronize watches: Witching Hour announces Jen Kirkman, Pussy Riot (in conversation) and more
Witching Hour Festival Downtown Iowa City (various) — Nov. 4–5, 2016 If you were on the fence over the past few days, wondering whether the Early Bird Passes (which dissipated into the nether realm as of midnight) were worth it, the wait is now over! The second annual Witching Hour Festival, a collaborative production of […]
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Photos: Scenes from Lucius’ performance at Codfish Hollow
Synth-pop duo Jess Wolfe and Holly Lessig brought their band Lucius to Codfish Hollow Barnstormers in Maquoketa, Iowa on Thursday, August 11 as part of their national tour. The evening show also featured live performances by musicians River Whyless, Seasaw and Lowlight. Photos by Zak Neumann [URIS id=104887]
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Iowa Youth Writing Project provides opportunities for children to develop bilingualism
By Alba Laragranero Ed. note: The English translation of this article is available below. [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Adam: ¿También hablas español? Me: SÃ. Y tú, ¿hablas algún idioma además de inglés? Adam: Ojalá. Adam tiene doce años, pero ya intuye los beneficios del bilingüismo. Para decenas de niños hispanohablantes de Iowa City, sin embargo, el español sigue siendo […]
