Last week, the controversy over athletes kneeling during the national anthem to protest racial injustice that began in the NFL reached high school football in Iowa.
Paul Brennan
Posted inCommunity/News
Iowa City Riverfront Crossings Park project receives federal grant for an inclusive nature play area
The grant will help fund a nature play area that will combine a traditional playground with landscape-based features.
Posted inCommunity/News
Zombie Burger offers a reward for the return of Debbie’s body parts
The top half of Debbie the zombie is still missing, so Zombie Burger is now offering a reward.
Posted inCommunity/News
BBQ, games and live music at a fundraiser for Iowa City’s Shelter House on Friday
Shelter House, an Iowa City nonprofit that serves the needs of the homeless, is holding a barbeque fundraiser at the Iowa City Municipal Airport on Friday.
Posted inCommunity/News
Linn County residents have few options for early voting
Early voting in Linn County for Nov. 7 election began on Monday, but currently the only location where voters can currently cast a ballot in person is the Linn County Auditor’s office. Two locations will be added later this month, but only for one day each.
Posted inCommunity/News
Iowa City Zombie Burger to zombie thieves: Please return Debbie
If you’re in possession of the stolen half-a-zombie, drop it off at Little Village’s office. All will be forgiven.
Posted inCommunity/News
Iowa City announces start of annual leaf removal program
Iowa City released the schedule for the start of this year’s leaf removal program on Friday. Crews will began collecting leaves on Monday, Oct. 16.
Posted inCommunity/News
UI student group cancels Homecoming game protest
A student group that was attempting to organize a protest at the University of Iowa’s Homecoming game on Saturday has cancelled its plans over safety concerns.
Posted inCommunity/News
The Political Party celebrates its first anniversary with a party and politics at the Englert
The Political Party is celebrating its first anniversary with a combination party and gubernatorial candidate forum at the Englert Theatre on Friday night.
Posted inCommunity/News
Sen. Joni Ernst and Rep. David Young, among top recipients of NRA dollars in Congress, encourage public to pray after Las Vegas massacre
Two Iowa Republicans—Sen. Joni Ernst and Rep. David Young—are among Congress’ biggest beneficiaries of the National Rifle Association’s political spending.
Posted inCommunity/News
Chomp, an Iowa City-based food delivery service, is slated to launch next week
There’s going to be a new option in Iowa City for hungry people who don’t want to get off the couch: Chomp.
Posted inCommunity/News
Linn County and Iowa City are seeking artists for new public art projects
Linn County and Iowa City are both seeking artists to create new pieces of public art.
