Shalom! Start the Passover season by delving into Iowa’s Jewish history, from the election of Iowa City’s — and, possibly, the nation’s — first Jewish mayor to the hurdles faced today by the state’s small but united Jewish communities. Also in this issue: Neko Case (formerly of the New Pornographers) discusses her most recent album, […]
Tuck into Little Village issue 261. It’s been 10 years since the historic Varnum v. Brien decision that made Iowa the third state in the U.S. to legalize same-sex marriage. Revisit the case with two Varnum plaintiffs and one of the first same-sex couples married after the decision, and get briefed on the divorce that […]
Flip through the pages of Little Village issue 260. In this edition, preview the 2019 Mission Creek Festival with our lists of must-see bands and literary presenters. Peek into Cedar Rapids and Iowa City’s DIY music scene, and take a lesson on dealing with desire from the film Call Me By Your Name. Also inside: […]
Flip through the pages of Little Village magazine issue 259. In this issue, the White Privilege Conference returns to Iowa for a landmark year, Lion Bridge Brewing Company celebrates five years in Cedar Rapids and local book reviews abound. Also inside: Read about five Iowans who changed the game for women in law, the latest […]
Flip through the pages of Little Village magazine issue 258. In this edition, LV talks with Cedar Rapids councilman Dale Todd about his return to city government and decades of public service, psychotherapist Natalie Benway shares her thoughts on Netflix’s Sex Education, Zephyr’s closure in downtown Iowa City marks the end of an era and […]
Flip through the pages of Little Village magazine issue 256. In this edition, columnist Natalie Benway explores the joy of multiple orgasms, Shirley Wang takes a closer look at China’s DIY literary scene, and Nicholas Dolan uncovers the curious history of abolitionist John Brown’s time in Cedar County. Also inside: LV takes a look at […]
Flip through the pages of Little Village magazine issue 255. The first issue of the year marks our annual comics issue, and we’ve got a killer lineup of local artists to share, from the abstract and offbeat to the downright hilarious. See you in the funny papers! […]
From Aug. 1-Sept. 30, readers cast their votes on LittleVillageMag.com, including short answers not only for who should win, but also why. Yes, you could cast multiple votes—but unique, thoughtful explanations for voters’ choices were also valued in the final tally. We’ve included many of those responses throughout this magazine, along with shout-outs to the […]
Welcome to the 2018 Little Village Give Guide — a whirlwind tour through some of the nonprofits and small businesses that help make the CRANDIC a great place to live. The articles include a visit with Susan Craig, the retiring long-time director of the Iowa City Public Library; the animal magnetism of the Friends of […]
Flip through the pages of Little Village magazine issue 252. In this edition, the country is going batshit crazy over judicial appointments — and Senator Grassley is at the center of it. Also inside: An interview with NPR host Glynn Washington ahead of his Nov. 1 visit to the Englert Theatre in Iowa City, therapist […]
Flip through the pages of Little Village magazine issue 251. In this edition, highlighting the upcoming Witching Hour festival on Oct. 12-13, LV sits down with Puddles Pity Party to talk about his love of Kevin Costner, local connections and his experience on America’s Got Talent. Also inside: Kirkwood professor Serena Tarr discusses her months […]
Flip through the pages of Little Village magazine issue 250. In this edition, a very special issue indeed, check out LV’s interview with William Shatner, which we did purely for the fun of it and not at all because we were excited about an upcoming (now-cancelled) performance in Cedar Rapids. Also inside: Townie Hawk returns […]
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