The first weekend in July typically means red, white and blue everything alongside gatherings — small and large — to celebrate our nation’s independence from Britain in 1776. For those of us not willing to crank up the grill, season the burgers and host a shindig this weekend, there’s plenty of just-show-up-and-enjoy Independence Day events […]
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Iowa ACLU leader steps down after less than two years
On Monday night, Jeremy Rosen announced his decision to leave the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Iowa where he’s worked since January 2015. In a social media post, Rosen called the decision “some difficult news.” In 2015, Rosen replaced Ben Stone, who had worked as the group’s director for 18 years until his resignation […]
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Old Capitol Museum celebrates four decades as a museum and historic landmark
Old Capitol Museum 40th Anniversary Celebration Old Capitol Museum — Sunday, July 3 at 2 p.m. On Sunday, the Old Capitol Museum will celebrate 40 years of being a National Historic Landmark — the only one in Iowa City — and a museum. From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., visitors can enjoy a historic atmosphere […]
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Iowa farmer sells land to sustainable farming non-profit
Instead of selling their land to the highest bidder, Joe and Susan Driscoll, of Honey Creek, Iowa, decided to set it aside for a non-profit teaching farm run by Sustainable Iowa Land Trust (SILT) The Driscolls sold 53 of their 80 acres at a discounted rate rather than watch it go to seed. SILT will […]
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Paul Street namedropped by Chris Hedges in election column
On the progressive website TruthDig, writer Chris Hedges gave a call out to Iowa City political writer Paul Street in his “Con vs. Con” column last week. Hedges begins his essay with a harsh critique of U.S. electoral politics, “The liberal class refuses to fight for the values it purports to care about. It is […]
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Tickets to paradise; Hawks single-game tickets announced
Single game tickets will go on sale next week for Hawkeye football fans. Kinnick Gold and Kinnick Society members can start picking up tickets July 7. Not a season-ticket holder or interested in joining the I-Club but still want to see a live home game? You’ll have to wait until July 14 to grab some […]
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Council approves first reading of inclusionary housing ordinance
On Tuesday, June 21, the Iowa City Council, in a unanimous vote, approved the first reading of an inclusionary housing ordinance amendment. This zoning code amendment would ensure that a minimum percentage of rental units available at the forthcoming Riverfront Crossings District be made affordable. The Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission recommended this amendment […]
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Building community from garden to kitchen
Taste of Summer Solstice Robert A. Lee Recreation Center — Saturday, June 25 at 9 a.m. Double up on your local food indulgence with the Taste of Summer Solstice event this Saturday at the Iowa City Farmer’s Market. Starting at 9 a.m., attendees can make their own dino kale salad with New Pioneer Food Co-op […]
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Post-Pulse: Gun classes for LGBTQs promoted in Iowa
In the wake of the tragic shootings in Orlando, a transgender writer in Florida has compiled a list of hundreds of gun owners and instructors across the country who volunteered to instruct lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer folk (LGBTQ) in the basics of firearm operations and safety at little or no charge. Two days […]
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Celebrate the summer solstice with Grow: Johnson County
Solstice Party and Open House Grow: Johnson County farm — Sunday, June 26 a 1 p.m. Grow: Johnson County, an organization formed over the last year to work towards and strategize ways to combat hunger in Johnson County, is inviting the public to a Solstice Party and open house event at their farm (4811 Melrose […]
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Inaugural ‘Pig, Pedal’ bike ride to raise funds for Children’s Cancer Connection
Inaugural Mosley’s Pig Pedal Classic Mosley’s — Saturday, June 25 at 9:30 a.m. (registration at 8:30 a.m.) Mosley’s Barbecue and Provisions will combine fitness, food and fundraising this weekend with their first annual Mosley’s Pig Pedal Classic. The local bike ride is any-skill-level friendly with the end goal of raising funds for Children’s Cancer Connection. […]
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Iowa lawmaker attempts to block Tubman from $20 bill
Rep. Steve King, the conservative lawmaker from Iowa’s fourth congressional district, attempted to block the redesign of the $20 bill this week, but was rebuffed. In April, the U.S. Treasury Department announced it would place abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the front of the bill and move Andrew Jackson, the country’s seventh president and a slave […]
