News across Greater Iowa City
Review | A prime performance from Robert Pattinson in A24’s ‘Primetime’
In the early 2000s, reality TV grabbed audiences across the nation with the promise of something unscripted and authentic. It pledged an escape into a world often messier, darker, and more criminal than what audiences could even begin to conjure up. At the height of this frenzy…
55+ Connections: Week of September 27, 2026
This is the 55+ Connections weekly update. If you would like to sign up to get more updates from the City go to https://northlibertyiowa.gov/contact/ 55+ Connections: Tuesday Gathering SHOW AND TELL EDITION Tuesday, September 29 10:30 – 11:30 AM North Liberty Library – Meeting…
Kids take flight at Iowa City airport
The tarmac at the Iowa City Municipal Airport was packed Saturday morning with excited kids, ready to take an airplane ride on one of the dozens of two-seaters lining the area. The Young Eagles Youth Aviation Education Program hosted the event, where children aged eight to 17…
Photos: Iowa women’s field hockey defeats Ohio State Buckeyes
The University of Iowa Hawkeyes beat The University of Ohio State 4-1 Friday night Sept. 25, 2026 at Grant Field in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes are now 7-1 with a 2-1 conference record. The Hawkeyes and Buckeyes played a close scoreless first half until Hawkeye forward Lexie Hagie…
IC Africa Fest 2026 highlights enduring culture
The smell of freshly cooked African delicacies and the sound of energized music filled the atmosphere in the Iowa City Pedestrian Mall. Vibrant colors and patterns danced on traditional clothing, and sunlight reflected on intentionally chosen beads for handmade jewelry. Hundreds…
Opinion | Stop buying plants just to kill them in a week
Buying plants you cannot care for can lead to wasted resources, environmental harm, and potential safety risks. Avoid buying plants you cannot care for, research before you buy, and learn the specific needs of the plant you’re interested in. Many store-bought plants are fed the…
Renaming Lake Ontario is a pointless political statement
On July 20, U.S. President Donald Trump made headlines by signing three proclamations imposing an additional 50 percent tariff on select Canadian goods, including vehicles, alcohol, and dairy products. While these tariffs didn’t take effect until August, they were part of a…
Climate Fest puts local efforts in focus
Iowa City hosted its seventh annual Climate Fest this year. What first started as a virtual, one day event is now a week-long lineup of in-person activities. Climate Fest acts as both a report on Iowa City’s actions toward its climate goals, and as a place for citizens to discuss…
Column | Iowa overcomes costly coaching mistakes to beat Michigan
Iowa football scraped by Michigan at the Big House on Saturday with a miraculous 91-yard touchdown drive to win the game with no time remaining. The win was euphoric for the team and fans, no doubt, but the Hawkeyes nearly squandered the opportunity with some costly coaching…
Photos: 3rd annual Africa Fest brings culture and community to Iowa City
Hundreds of Iowa City community members flocked to the Pedestrian Mall in downtown Iowa City for the 3rd annual Africa Fest on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. The festival was open from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. and brought vendors selling a variety of products, such as traditional African…
Photos: Iowa City celebrates 30th annual Northside Oktoberfest
Hundreds of Iowa City community members attended the 2026 Northside Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 26 to celebrate the festival’s 30th anniversary. Northside Oktoberfest took place on Market Street and Linn Street, opening at 11 a.m. and closing at 8 p.m. During this annual beer…
ESPN’s College Gameday headed to Iowa City for first time in 20 years
ESPN’s College Gameday is headed to Iowa City for the first time since 2006. The show will preview Iowa’s matchup with Ohio State, starting on Saturday morning at 8 a.m. CT. College Gameday’s last visit to Iowa City was also for a matchup against Ohio State on Sept. 30, 2006. The…