Cranksgiving is coming to Iowa City for the first time on Saturday. For those who have never heard of Cranksgiving, it’s not a support group for people whose Thanksgiving involves talking to relatives who are political cranks. The event, which started in New York City in 1999 and has spread nationwide, is a combination bike race, scavenger hunt […]
From food sharing to organic composting, systems are being put in place to tackle issues of food waste, and they’re working. Stocking up on bulk goods at a wholesale warehouse club on a good sale. Over-catering for a party or event. Avoiding the slightly wrinkled pepper, bruised banana or about-to-expire dairy item at the grocery […]
Little Village’s Donation Drive pairs local businesses with nonprofits they believe in to raise awareness for these organizations and encourage giving this holiday season. Presented by New Pioneer Food Co-op New Pioneer Food Co-op is dedicated to feeding our community. As a local business that is cooperatively owned by our shoppers, we can guarantee that […]
For the 14.2 percent of Johnson County residents that are food insecure, access to fresh fruits and vegetables can be extremely… […]
For nearly twenty years, an Iowa City organization has undertaken the rescue of millions of pounds of food to share with the hungry, homeless and at-risk… […]
Analia Alegre-Femenias, director of the Iowa City-based burlesque troupe Les Dames du Burlesque, and Nolte Academy of Dance (1619 2nd St., Coralville) will debut… […]
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