Iowa City resident and University of Iowa graduate Simeon Talley is gearing up to launch his line of politically inspired t-shirts. Guns x Butter will make…
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Community members to host discussion on Iowa City’s sustainable future
A group of Iowa City residents will kick off regular public forums on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 12 p.m. at Beadology in the hopes of creating …
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Fire on wheels: A new dining concept rolls into Iowa City
Next spring, Iowa City resident Chris Grebner plans to roll out a new type of culinary destination in the form of the Provender, a wood-fired oven built into an antique truck. Grebner hopes to have the truck shipped to Iowa City by March of 2015 and plans to set up shop at area farmers’ markets […]
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Press-Citizen hit with layoffs
In September, the Gannett-owned Des Moines Register issued a statement addressing upcoming structural changes that, they said, would lead to layoffs at both of the company’s Iowa newspapers, the Register and the Iowa City Press-Citizen. These changes hit home in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 17, with the dismissal of at least three employees from […]
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Nerdcore with a spooky twist: MC Chris heads through IC on ghost-themed tour
Just in time for Halloween, MC Chris, a staple of the nerdcore rap scene, swings through Gabe’s once again this Friday, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. for his national…
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Feeding frenzy: Which food delivery service reigns supreme in Iowa City?
What do you do when you’re hungry and feeling lazy? For some, it’s takeout time. Ordering takeout used to mean (egads!) grabbing a phone book and browsing…
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Why are tenants in Johnson County the most cost-burdened in Iowa?
For many in Iowa City, just making the rent is a struggle. Approximately 30 percent of the population in Iowa City was living below poverty level from 2008 to…
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Uber looking to expand in Iowa City
Though no official announcement has been made, it appears as though Uber, the popular ridesharing company, is looking to launch in Iowa City. On September 2, Uber Technologies Inc. posted an ad for “Entry Level Independent Drivers” in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City on Careerbuilder. Uber has also been reaching out to community members in […]
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Inaugural ‘Mid Con’ comics show debuts this weekend in Iowa City
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s the first-ever Mid Con Comics Show swooping into Iowa City this weekend. The two-day event will feature panel discussions…
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Come doodle on this giant, inflatable pyramid
If you’re walking around in the Ped Mall this Saturday, don’t be alarmed if you find a giant, inflatable pyramid sitting in the middle of Black Hawk Mini Park. Public Space One is hosting “The People’s Pyramid,” an “outward expression” of the Reframing the City exhibition, which is on display at PS1 until September 27.
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IC artist Curt Oren brings improv variety series to the Trumpet Blossom
A new(ish) improv art series is heading to the Trumpet Blossom Cafe. The free series will take place at Trumpet Blossom at 7:30 pm on the first Wednesday…
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Is this the most fascinating political candidate in the state of Iowa?
An independent candidate has emerged in Iowa by way of Rick Stewart. The Cedar Rapids resident and former CEO of Frontier Cooperative Herbs is looking to…
