Intelligence not Mistaken but Fixed for War Englert Theatre — Monday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. The University of Iowa Lecture Committee and Veterans for Peace announced today that Edward […]
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All things apple takeover Amana
Apfelfest Amana Colonies — Saturday, Sept. 26 at 10 a.m. This Saturday, the Amana Colonies will host Apfelfest, an aptly named harvest festival that celebrates all things apple. The family […]
Under ONE Sky to host Global Goals event
Under ONE Sky UI Pentacrest Lawn — Thursday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. This Thursday, University of Iowa students will celebrate the eve of the United Nations announcement of their […]
I Need An Adult: Socializing, sandwich art and the plight of a stay-at-home mom
In a place like Iowa City, with so many educated and talented people, it’s important to know your skill set. Understanding what your strengths are and gravitating toward others who […]
Interview: ICPL welcomes UI School of Music with new programming
Musical Revue Englert Theatre — Sunday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. The Iowa City Public Library recently announced a new nine month long program, Music is the Word, which kicks off […]
Solon council votes to keep wages at $7.25
Solon City Council unanimously passed an ordinance to opt out of the first-in-the-midwest minimum wage increase last night. Instead of allowing the lowest paid in their town a moderate raise, […]
Watch: Little Village’s Interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders
In early September Little Village correspondent Stacey Walker sat down with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), the so-called “dark horse” and “underdog” of the Democratic presidential primaries. Here, Walker and Sanders […]
Arranged Marriage: Rastetter appoints Harreld to UI presidency, faculty say, ‘I object!’
When the announcement came on Sept. 3 that the Iowa Board of Regents had unanimously selected J. Bruce Harreld — a corporate executive with no experience in higher education administration—to […]
Ride, eat, repeat: The culinary ride returns
5th Annual IC Culinary Ride New Pioneer Co-op — Sunday, Sep. 20 at 8 a.m. This Sunday I’ll be wearing bike shorts all day, eating honest food, drinking local brews […]
UI Graduate Student Senate joins Faculty Senate in ‘No Confidence’ vote
“Graduate students are critical, evidence-driven, and adaptive, and as a result often entertain radical ideas.” So begins the meeting statement from last night’s UI Graduate Student Senate General Assembly meeting, […]
Letter: Harreld appointment undermines rather than building on past greatness
It’s a new day at the University of Iowa. That’s what the Iowa Board of Regents are saying about the selection of the new UI President and former corporate executive […]
Trump supporters shame Jack Trice (and all of humanity) at Jack Trice Stadium
History doesn’t always repeat itself, but sometimes there are frightening echoes. Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa, racist supporters of Donald Trump made clear that the memory of […]