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 […]
Flip through the pages of Little Village magazine issue 249. In this edition, read about the myths and misconceptions behind canned craft beer, learn about the discovery of Iowa City’s oldest douchebag, hear an Iowan transplant’s account of the bogus “imminent attack” warning issued in Hawaii last year and much more! […]
Flip through the pages of Little Village magazine issue 248. In this edition, writer Shirley Wang examines how pain is being managed in the age of the opioid crisis, and how it has affected her family. Also inside: Queer women take a closer look at the notion of “settling down,” LV takes a trip to […]
Flip through the pages of Little Village magazine issue 247. In this edition, UI researches work to create a more sustainable future using tools that span quantum physics, theoretical chemistry and materials science. Also inside: The latest sex and relationship advice from Dear Kiki, local album reviews, and an interview with Dead Rider’s Todd Rittman […]
Flip through the pages of Little Village magazine issue 246. In this edition, Iowans scattered around the country share their thoughts on the fight for immigration reform in the wake of Trump’s zero tolerance prosecution policy, The Haunted Bookshop in Iowa City celebrates 40 years, Bike Library founder Brian Loring talks about the origins of […]
Flip through the pages of Little Village magazine issue 245. In this edition, columnist Kembrew McLeod takes us back to the 18th century to offer a true history of fake news, chef and MasterChef contestant Matt Houck shares a must-try meal recipe involving butter-braised asparagus and grilled mitake mushrooms, Xavier High School struggles to balance […]
Flip through the pages of Little Village magazine issue 244. In this edition, LV takes a look back at the struggles and successes in Cedar Rapids following the 2008 flood. Also inside: Mexican writer Ollin Garcia Pliego discusses his time spent in Iowa City–the good and the bad, Iowa City Pride takes center stage, Dear […]
Flip through the pages of Little Village magazine issue 243. In this issue, LV takes a look back at Iowa City’s Emma Goldman Clinic and the challenges that lie ahead after Iowa passes one of the most restrictive abortion bills in the nation. Also inside: LV presents a Voter’s Field Guide to the upcoming 2018 […]
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