Nautilus may be a black cat, but she’s anything but a bad omen. This petite, green-eyed girl is a gentle, calming presence at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center. She likes to sit upright and serenade humans with a beautiful chorus of meows. But when a toy crosses her path, the 1-year-old proves that she still has some kitten in her.
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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.
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.
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.
Photos: Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Iowa City
On Monday, around 40 University of Iowa students and community members gathered on the Pentacrest to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day and highlight the ongoing struggles Indigenous people face. The rally was organized by the UI Native American Student Association (NASA) and several members of the group shared what the day meant to them.
Livestream: The Green Room presents Peter Aguero on Monday, Oct. 9
At 7 p.m. on Oct. 9, The Green Room experiment culminates with a celebrity storyteller whose work is familiar to listeners of storytelling radio program the Moth: Peter Aguero. He is a Moth GrandSLAM champion, regular host of Moth shows and an instructor for the MothSHOP community program.
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.
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.
Soseki Sushi Cafe and Sake Bar set to open next week
Downtown diners will have something new to feast on next week, when Soseki Sushi Cafe and Sake Bar at 227 S Dubuque St, opens for business on Monday, Oct. 9.
Photos: Coralville Trader Joe’s opening draws shoppers to its tiki-themed aisles
The grocery store chain Trader Joe’s opened its much-anticipated Coralville store Friday morning to a line of shoppers eager to browse the tiki-themed aisles and bring home some of the store’s specialty items.
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.
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.