It wasn’t a surprise that George’s Buffet won “Best Home Away from Home” in the inaugural Best of the CRANDIC Awards last year. The Northside bar with its old-fashioned wooden booths, Skyscraper-Moderne style back bar, 60s-era flocked wallpaper and welcoming atmosphere seems like it’s always been a part of Iowa City.
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Rockne Cole won’t run for reelection to Iowa City Council
Attorney Rockne Cole announced on Wednesday evening that he will not seek reelection to his at-large seat on the Iowa City Council in the Nov. 5 election. Cole had previous said he would run for a second term.
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Fourth of July yoga event at Old Brick will raise funds for detained immigrants and asylum-seekers
Along with fireworks and competitive hot dog eating, the Fourth of July celebrates a determined group of people standing up to government tyranny. An event at Old Brick on Thursday morning offers a new twist on this.
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Bernie Sanders returns to Iowa City for events on Tuesday and Wednesday
Progressive politics will combine with traditional summertime fun as Sen. Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign hosts an ice cream social in Iowa City’s College Green Park Tuesday night.
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Iowa City wants to address possible discriminatory use of dress codes at bars and restaurants
The Iowa City Office of Equity and Human Rights reissued a three-year-old memorandum providing guidance on “Dress code, admittance policies and public accommodations” on Thursday. “We originally put the memo out [in 2016] because we would hear concerns about places of public accommodation using the dress code as a pretext to discriminate,” Iowa City Equity Director Stefanie Bowers told Little Village.
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Iowa City’s weekly Party in the Park comes to Thornberry Off-leash Dog Park
Humans are welcome to attend Thursday’s Party in the Park as the summer-long series of weekly events goes to the dogs. Literally. This week’s party will be at the Thornberry Off-leash Dog Park. Tennis balls and treats will be provided for the attending pups. Humans can enjoy music, dog-toy crafting and
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The Makers Loft is now selling coffee on the Ped Mall
There’s a new option for coffee on the go on the Ped Mall. The Makers Loft, better known for selling locally produced art and handcrafted items, has opened a walk-up window for those in need of caffeine served quickly.
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Where to park for free and which streets and bus stops are closed for the Iowa City Downtown Block Party
Parking will be free in the downtown ramps on Saturday, as the third annual Downtown Block Party takes over the streets, Iowa City Transit announced on Monday. Finding a spot may be a challenge though, because 42,000 people attended last year’s party, according to the Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD), which produces the event.
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Johnson County Attorney rules ICPD officers were justified in shooting suspect
The shooting of a criminal suspect by two Iowa City Police Department officers last month was justified, Johnson County Attorney Janet Lyness announced on Friday. ICPD Officer Alex Stricker and ICPD Officer Travis Neeld “acted with reasonable force in defending themselves and others,” when they discharged their weapons on May 9, striking Michael Cintron-Caceres, according to a statement from the county attorney’s office.
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White supremacist flyers distributed on Iowa City’s north side
Flyers promoting the neo-Nazi National Alliance started appearing on Iowa City’s north side Monday night. A resident out for a walk along the 900 block of N Governor Street spotted […]
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Iowa City’s downtown transport hub will move on Saturday to make way for the Pride Parade
The downtown bus hub at Washington and Clinton will move to Court Street on Saturday to clear a path for Iowa City Pride Fest and Parade, Iowa City Transit announced on Tuesday.
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Wear Orange: Moms Demand Action will rally for gun safety on Saturday
Four years ago, when the Iowa City chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America tried to persuade people participate in the national Wear Orange weekend to protest gun violence, they had little success, according to Holly Sanger, the group’s leader. The group asked downtown businesses to put “Wear Orange” signs in their windows—only three did.
