Thousands of people participated in the Iowa City’s 51st Pride Parade and Festival on Saturday. The parade began at College Green at noon and ended on the corner of East Washington Street and South Linn Street. After the parade, there were musical performances by Alisabeth Von Presley, Miss Christine, Alyx Rush and the Quire of Eastern Iowa. The […]
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Photo Gallery: The inaugural Tulip Festival at Wilson’s Orchard and Farm
The inaugural Tulip Festival sprouted up at Wilson’s Orchard and Farm last Saturday. Hundreds of people picked red, white, yellow and pink tulips. Kids enjoyed arts and crafts, and a nature scavenger hunt, and their parents walked to the ciderhouse to sample apple cider. While strawberries and apples are out of season, you could still […]
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Photo Gallery: Downtown Des Moines Reproductive Rights “Abort the State” Protest
Hundreds of people gathered at Cowles Common in downtown Des Moines on Wednesday night to protest in response to the leaked draft of a U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade and declaring there is legal protection for abortion provided by the U.S. Constitution, regardless of circumstances. The “Abort the State” protest was organized […]
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Photo Gallery: The pelicans’ not-so-brief stop in Iowa City
A flock of tourists have stopped in Iowa City to enjoy the local cuisine and scenery. Clad in white and orange, hundreds of American white pelicans are swimming up and down the Iowa River during a break in the migration from their winter habitat on the Gulf Coast to their summer habitat in Minnesota and […]
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Photos: Monuments to women’s history in Des Moines
This Women’s History Month, Little Village explored some of the DSM spots dedicated to celebrating the achievements of women in the city. Photos by Britt Fowler Evelyn K. Davis Center For Working Families Evelyn Davis (1921-2001) supported working families in Des Moines by providing affordable childcare for 23 years. She was an advocate for families, […]
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City of Cedar Rapids asking residents to submit photos for a new art project
The city of Cedar Rapids is asking residents to submit photos that showcase the city’s buildings, landmarks or neighborhoods. The photos will be used in an art installation called Portraits of Iowa by artist John Fleming, who is based in Seattle, Washington. A sculptural piece using the photos will hang in the U.S. Cellular Center, […]
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Photos: Saint Motel at the Iowa Memorial Union
The dreary forecast on Friday, Oct. forced the student promoters of SCOPE productions to move the annual Homecoming concert from the Pentacrest to the Iowa Memorial Union this year. This didn’t affect the enthusiasm of the crowd or the bands.
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Photos: Two nights with the Melvins
Even if you’re unfamiliar with the Melvins their influence is sure to have graced your eardrums, especially if you’ve listened to metal or any of it’s multiple sub-genres the last 20 years.
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Photos: Born Leaders United presents The Unique 2
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]An average alleyway off of the pedestrian mall was once again transformed into a runway for the Unique 2, a fashion show presented by Born Leaders United with support from other downtown businesses. BLU CEO Andre Wright emceed the event that featured streetwear as well as international street fashions to celebrate Iowa City’s own […]
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Photos: Bloated Saturday 2
For the second year Bloated Kat Records’ Bloated Saturday festival took over both stages at Gabe’s with back to back 30 minute sets from over 30 punk bands of all stripes. This year’s festival was so bloated it stretched across both Friday and Saturday nights (Aug. 25 and 26) and featured a host of local, national and international acts.
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Photos: Pallbearer headlines a night of metal
Mission Creek festival alum Pallbearer returned to Iowa City on Friday, Aug. 25, touring on their latest release, Heartless. The Arkansas doom metal quartet filled the upstairs of the Blue Moose with their crushing yet melodic metal.
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Photos: A weekend of great music at Grey Area
The first ever Grey Area festival has come and gone.
