Marquee Pizzeria + Bar opened last night to a crowd of hungry diners. Featuring a wood-fired pizza oven that anchors the open interior, the restaurant offers customers a cozy communal dining experience with a menu that extends beyond just the humble pizza pie.
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Suspect taken into custody in Liberty High School shooting threat
A minor has been taken into custody for shooting threat that caused the Iowa City Community School District to cancel classes at Liberty High School. The threat was posted anonymously on Instagram Thursday night, according to a statement North Liberty Police Chief Diane Venenga emailed to Little Village.
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Adoptable Pets of the Week: ‘People cats’ Godiva and Sable
Many self-proclaimed cat people would prefer to hang out with their pets than fellow human beings. Godiva and Sable have the same attitude towards their own species — the two Iowa City Animal Center felines love cozying up to and playing with people, but turn their tails up at other cats.
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Classes canceled at Liberty High School due to credible threat of shooting
The Iowa City Community School District Superintendent Stephen Murley announced this morning that classes were cancelled today at Liberty High School due to a credible threat to “shot up the school.”
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Cedar Rapids casino rejected by state gaming commission. Again.
All three proposals for a casino in Cedar Rapids were rejected by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) on Thursday. The five members of the commission voted 3 to 2 against the proposals, during their meeting at the Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque.
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Janet Godwin elected president, as the Iowa City school board makes its second leadership change in three months
Janet Godwin was elected president of the Board of Directors Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) during the board’s meeting on Tuesday. Godwin’s election followed Ruthina Malone’s resignation as president at the beginning of the meeting.
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Lip Sync for Learning raises funds for Cedar Rapids Community Schools Foundation
Cedar Rapids school officials and community members will channel their inner rock stars on Friday at the second annual Lip Sync for Learning, a fundraiser for the Cedar Rapids Community Schools Foundation (CRCSF). Tickets are $50.
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Big Grove Brewery for Good: Drink good beer and help good causes
The Late Autumn Shrimp Boil will raise money for two Iowa City nonprofits by serving up locally brewed beer and Iowa-raised shrimp. Big Grove Brewery for Good, the brewery’s new charitable project, is hosting the boil at Big Grove’s Taproom in Iowa City.
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Iowa Organic Conference combines farming, good food and environmentalism
Organic farmers, experts and those interested in getting into organic production will gather on the University of Iowa campus this Sunday and Monday, Nov. 19-20, for the 17th annual Iowa Organic Conference.
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Senate Majority Leader Bill Dix backs out of plan to address sexual harassment in Republican Senate caucus
Just days after it was announced the Iowa Senate Republicans would be hiring to a human resources manager to prevent further sexual harassment in their caucus, Sen. Majority Leader Bill Dix said he’s changed his mind.
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Little Village magazine issue 232: Nov. 15 – Dec. 5, 2017
Flip through the pages of Little Village magazine issue 232. In this edition, LV takes a look at Mazahir Salih’s historic election to the Iowa City Council. Also inside: LV staff recommend their favorite holiday wines, Dear Kiki dishes on what to do when your partner is a bit too loud in the sack, Prairie […]
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Curbside recycling in Iowa City will get easier next month
Curbside recycling in Iowa City will become simpler next month. Starting Dec. 4, paper and non-paper items in recycling bins will no longer need to be separated. It’s an attempt to increase the number of household that recycle by making the process easier, according to the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center’s website.
