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The Unique History of FRYfest — Celebrating 15 Years of All Things Black & Gold
This year’s 15th Annual FRYfest, featuring a concert with American Idol Winner Maddie Poppe is slated for FRYday, August 30,…
Can’t-Miss Festivals in the Iowa City Area This Fall
Celebrate Community, Culture, and Creativity at these eclectic fall festivals It’s an exciting time of year as Iowa City comes…
Northern Lights visible in Iowa during October magnetic storm
Dazzling colors of green and red painted the skies of the northern hemisphere Thursday night. The Space Weather Prediction Center…
Where to Shop Local in the Iowa City Area for the Holidays
Wrap up the leftovers, put on some Mariah Carey, and grab your shopping list because holiday shopping is in full…
Plan a Winter Weekend Getaway to the Iowa City Area
Are cold temperatures making everyone in your house feel a little stir-crazy? If you’re like many people, you probably use…
10 Cool Facts about the Iowa City Area (and Reasons You’ll Want to Plan a Visit)
If you ask someone what they know about the Iowa City area, you’ll probably hear some common threads. Whether you’re…
Eat Around the World in the Iowa City Area
Are you ready to take your tastebuds on a global adventure—right here in Iowa City? Foodie February is in full…
Black-Owned Businesses in the Iowa City Area
In honor of Black History Month, we’re highlighting some of the growing number of black-owned businesses we are fortunate to…
Top 5 Kid-Friendly Hotels in the Iowa City Area
Your next vacation is just around the corner. If you haven’t started planning yet, don’t worry, this blog will point…