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.
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Fight off the cold in an ugly sweater for fun and prizes!
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 […]
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Iowa City staple The Den will close Dec. 31
A favorite of college students, screen printing fanatics and discount soda lovers, the Den will be leaving the Iowa City downtown scene. The store at 123 E. Washington St. will be closing on Dec. 31 after 15 years of business. Due to high rent prices and the impact of Washington St. construction on foot traffic, […]
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Iowa City to celebrate a new place to park bikes
Bike Downtown Day Iowa City Downtown — Friday, Oct. 14 at 7:30 a.m. Iowa City will unveil a new sculptural bike parklet Friday morning on the corner of Washington and Dubuque Streets. The grand reveal festivities of Bike Downtown Day will start at 7:30 a.m. and include free breakfast and bike-related giveaways. The creation of […]
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Photos: Northside Oktoberfest rings in the first weekend of fall
Prost! Decked out in their best lederhosen and dirndls, people came from all over the Corridor for the 21st annual Northside Oktoberfest. Brewfest featured craft brews from more than 50 breweries and beer games like Hammer Schlagen and Beer Slide, as well as food from local vendors and an array of live music. Sodafest had […]
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Photos: Scout Men’s Store receives a warm welcome to Downtown Iowa City
On Thursday, the Downtown District gained a new contemporary menswear pop-up, Scout Men’s Store. Co-owners Catherine Champion, Jamie Boling and Jil Dasher welcome guests to the new space on Washington St. all night long. Guests were treated to free beer and were able to get a first glimpse at the quality brands and exclusive collaborations […]
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Men’s clothing store opens this week in downtown Iowa City
Scout Men’s Store, Sneak Peek Scout Men’s Store (124 E. Washington St.) — Thursday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. A new contemporary men’s retailer is coming to downtown Iowa City — but only for a short while. Scout Men’s Store, a menswear pop-up co-owned by Catherine Champion (of Catherine’s Boutique), Jaime Boling and Jil Dasher, […]
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Downtown District wraps up summer programming with rock climbing, yoga and paddle boarding
Before the long-awaited summertime kisses us a warm goodbye, the Iowa City Downtown District will host three adventurous activities in the downtown Pedestrian Mall this weekend. Iowa City and surrounding area residents can choose to participate in rock climbing, outside yoga or paddle boarding. All three events are free, open to the public and on […]
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Free Saturday paddle boarding in downtown Iowa City
The Iowa City Downtown District is filling a 15,000 gallon water tank for paddle boarders in the on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to all ages. The wet fun is part of a marketing campaign designed to encourage downtown visitors during the Washington Street construction project that […]
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Op-ed: A year on the job with the Iowa City Downtown District
Imagine you’re a time traveler visiting current-day downtown Iowa City from an earlier time. Upon exiting your DeLorean, parked in front of the Airliner, you walk south and hang a left on Washington St. passing the beautifully restored MidWestOne Bank building. As you walk east you focus on the architecture of the buildings around you: […]
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First-of-its-kind Iowa Shrimp Taco shut out of IC Top Chef: Downtown
Local Burrito slinger and taste-maker Kyle Sieck was ousted from competition in the Iowa City Downtown District’s sixth annual Top Chef: Downtown when health inspectors challenged the source of his “Iowa Shrimp.” His shrimp supplier, Denny Rehberg, who operates out of Walker, Iowa, in Linn County, did not have an aquaculture license. There are currently […]
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5 spots in Iowa City to watch the USA v. Japan women’s FIFA final
While this writer would have preferred to see the USA play England in the Women’s World Cup finals, it cannot be denied: Watching Abby Wambach…
