Through Saturday, March 7, the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies will host a symposium entitled “Energy Cultures in the Age of the…
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Centuries-old Shakespeare compilation coming to Iowa City in 2016
Published by Shakespeare’s colleagues in 1623 — seven years after the iconic playwright’s death — First Folio represents the first collected edition…
Bill that would require ultrasound before abortion clears Iowa House subcommittee
An Iowa House subcommittee approved a bill Wednesday that would require women in Iowa to receive an ultrasound prior to receiving an abortion — a divisive…
Youth Off-Road Riders program continues to provide cycling opportunities for local teens
Indoor training sessions, volunteering, trail work and cycling on everything from rugged terrain to basic bike paths are nothing new to the kids of the Youth Off-Road…
Revival expansion opens today in former Soap Opera space
The space that formerly held the Soap Opera (119 E. College St.) reopens today as Revival 119, a shop focusing on apothecary items, loungewear, shoes and gifts. Sheila Davisson, who […]
International Women’s Day celebration to feature panel on women and the environment
The Iowa United Nations Association (UNA) will host their thirteenth annual Night of 1,000 Dinners at the Old Brick Church…
Letter: International Women’s Day, now more than ever
By Cora Metrick-Chen, Iowa UNA Associate Director Iowa City is a microcosm for a lot of the issues happening in the U.S. — Azzah Nasraddin Every year, for decades now, […]
Iowa mom who packs heat and carries a baby teaches course on how to pack heat and carry a baby
An Iowa mom is attracting some national attention for her workshop on how to safely carry an infant while equipped with a firearm. Melody Lauer — a firearm…
Summer ‘free lunch’ program returns to North Liberty for a second year
After serving up more than 2,500 free lunches to local youth last summer, the North Liberty Summer Lunch and Fun program is now preparing for its second year…
Pro Tips with Wayne Diamante: Sexual pajamas and Kris Kross-inspired fashion
Late-winter blues got you down? Looking for love in all the wrong places? Tired of groundhogs stealing your birthday thunder? Uh oh, sounds like someone’s…
Owners remember Old Capitol Brew Works as it closes its doors this weekend
Though Paul Krutzfeldt said it does not make sense for him to run a bar an hour away from his brewery, he admitted that it was a bittersweet decision to close…
Savage Love: Sick and easy
I have been reading your column for years, Dan, and now I’m writing you for the first time to ask for a favor. I met this dude online in December […]