The Festival of Flowers is a fundraiser that has become a UAY tradition. Artists from a range of skill levels including professionals, amateurs, and youth have submitted their flower-based art creations to be displayed and auctioned. […]
The logo for RAGBRAI’s first overnight stop in Iowa City in 42 years was revealed during a press conference at MERGE on Tuesday morning. […]
University Camera, which opened in 1970, is the last full-service camera store in Johnson County and one of a handful of such stores still remaining in the Midwest. When it closes its doors for the last time on April 15, a wide range of photographic services will disappear in Iowa City. […]
The Ped Mall has a new free wi-fi service. The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) has partnered with Cedar Rapids-based ImOn Communications to provide free high-speed wireless internet access on the Ped Mall, it was announced on Tuesday. […]
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The first of three temporary structure that will house the Downtown Holiday Market’s pop-up shops was delivered to Black Hawk Mini Park on Wednesday afternoon. The pop-up shops are replacing the one-day tent sale that was held in the park for the past two years. […]
Pop-up shops are coming to the Ped Mall for the holidays. The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) is hosting its third annual Downtown Holiday Market, and this year it will feature a variety of shops in three temporary structures that will be built in Black Hawk Mini Park. […]
On Wednesday, Aug. 30, interested community members and aspiring creators of public art in downtown Iowa City will have a chance to share their ideas with the Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) and each other in a public input meeting to be held at MERGE (136 S Dubuque St). The event begins at 6:30 p.m. […]
The Black Hawk Mini Park in downtown Iowa City will host a temporary art installation called the Prairie Box designed by Hannah Givler, a sculpture and design instructor at the University of Iowa, from August through the end of October. The plan was unanimously approved by the Iowa City Council last week. […]
Cars will light the runway on Saturday, June 24 as designs from Persisted Tees, White Rabbit, Born Leaders United (BLU) and more go on display during the Iowa City Fashion 500. […]
In their most ambitious event yet, the Iowa City Downtown District is bringing together dozens of local businesses to throw a get-together spanning seven blocks and the Ped Mall in downtown Iowa City this Saturday, June 24. The city will try out a new policy allowing open containers of alcohol within the premises. […]
Holiday Cocktail Ugly Sweater Party Black Hawk Mini Park — Saturday, Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. Don we now our most flagrant fashion faux pas — it’s time for an ugly sweater party! Hosted by the Iowa City Downtown District and the Iowa Fashion Project, this free event is a chance to gather with friends […]