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First in the nation, first in our hearts. Welcome to Little Village‘s 2020 Iowa Caucus issue! Get the scoop on overcrowding, strategizing and caucus-wear from John Deeth, Johnson County Democratic caucus organizer; play the Iowa Caucus board game, drawn by Futile Wrath comic artist Sam Locke Ward; and dive into…

Little Village’s first issue of 2020 is a first for Little Village: A photo issue, made up of images submitted by readers. From airborne babies to the Miss Pickle Pageant, first snows to starry skies, each photograph captures a slice of Eastern Iowan life. Also inside: A revamped events calendar chock full of recommendations…

We asked. You answered. We tallied. You waited. Now it’s finally time to celebrate the winners! From Aug. 1-Sept. 30, Little Village readers cast their votes in our second annual Best of the CRANDIC (Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area) awards. From the Best Craft Brewery to the Best Place to People-Watch, readers didn’t just vote for who they think should go…

Welcome to the 2019 Give Guide! From donations to gift shopping, your dollars have power — especially during the holiday season. Get to know 15 nonprofit organizations working to make the CRANDIC a better place, and eight local retailers that make a point to give back to the community that supports them. Plus: The Catherine McAuley Center…

The leaves are falling, there’s a chill in the air and the Witching Hour Festival approaches. This issue of Little Village, highlights some of the artists and intellectuals in the Witching Hour lineup, all tackling complex topics in creative ways, and ready to present their work in downtown…

It was one of Cedar Rapids’ most persistent mysteries: Who murdered Michelle Martinko on Dec. 19, 1979? In the last year, thanks to advancements in DNA profiling, investigators have offered a credible answer to this question. But some of Martinko’s old Kennedy High classmates have mixed feelings ahead of the suspect’s

From open mics to festivals, Iowa City’s stand-up comedy scene is trending towards inclusivity, with malicious and gross-out humor traded for “weirder things” (and an ample dose of self-deprecation). Also inside: A life-threatening house fire lit a fire under British singer-songwriter Yola, who will bring her fresh take…

Dig into Little Village issue 270. Would banning pet stores cut off the cash flow to puppy mills, or are animal welfare advocates barking up the wrong tree? The adopt-or-shop debate continues in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. Plus: Urban Bush Women, a dance company celebrating the power and beauty of black women(+), will hold performances

As City Park Pool turns 70, and Iowa City considers the future of its parks and pools, the history of swimming in IC shows how elusive the “public” in “public pool” can be. Also inside: David Berman, one of the greatest songwriters of his generation, was preparing for a new tour that would take him through Iowa City.

Read stories from five of the area’s most beloved spaces: an opulent theater, a bygone library, a notorious University of Iowa building, a small-town meditation space and a legendary music venue. Also inside: 319 Fest is back, and branching beyond the 319 with 70 Midwestern artists (including the indomitable Soultru).

Plug into Little Village issue 267 and nab a front-row spot to the head-banging rhythms, scathing lyrics and DIY ethics of Eastern Iowa’s flourishing local metal scene. Plus: HIDE’s Heather Gabel on making radical art, shouting down catcallers

Read issue 266 » You only read Little Village for the articles, right? In this issue, get to know the STRIPS club — farmers and Iowa State University researchers teaming up to demonstrate the power of prairie to improve Iowa’s water quality, bring all the bees to the farm and much more. Also inside: Zen […]