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Patti Smith and her band brought a career spanning performance to Iowa City as part of the Infinite Dream Festival.

For decades the University of Iowa Writer’s Workshop has catapulted writers into successful, fulfilling careers. Based in the Dey House, at 507 N Clinton St., the program has helped five new writers be selected for the National Book Award. This accolade is the most recent in a long line...

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa women’s golf team claimed the team title at the Diane Thomason Invitational presented by Scheels, firing a 54-hole total of 906 (288-299-319). It is the program’s first team title since 2021. The Hawkeyes’ last team win came at the...

Located in Room 1101 of the Old Capitol Town Center, a new lounge dedicated to Student Disability Services is open to any student at the University of Iowa. UI President Barbara Wilson spoke to a crowd of approximately 40 people on Sept. 24 during the lounge’s opening. During her...

The University of Iowa swim and dive team kicks off the 2024 season by facing the Northern Iowa Panthers on October 4. This meet marks an important start after a successful previous season highlighted by numerous individual achievements and strong team performances, including improved scores at the 2024 Big Ten Championships and the National Invitational Championships.

IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa outside hitter Malu Garcia was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week, the conference announced on Monday. Garcia is Iowa’s first Big Ten Freshman of the Week since Brie Orr earned the honor in September of 2017. It is Iowa’s first weekly conference recognition since Courtney Buzzerio was the Big Ten Player of the Week in the spring of 2021.

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Over 215Iowa City area residents participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, September 28, at City Park, raising$60,000 for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Organized by the Alzheimer’s Association, the event aims to fight Alzheimer’s disease. Fundraising continues through...

The defining attribute that makes a writer a writer is debatable — it’s a job title, a history of published work, or an ambition to actualize the abstract. Most of all, though, what makes a writer is their ability to squeeze out the substance of humanity’s sponge.

For the 13th consecutive year, Iowa City’s Finance Department has been awarded the national Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association. This award recognizes the budget plan for fiscal 2025, which took effect on July 1 and will remain in effect through June 30, 2025. The...

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department is thrilled to announce the opening of the Ice House Single Track Trail, a new outdoor destination for cyclists. Built by dedicated Parks staff using urban lumber sourced from the Iowa City area, the Ice House Single Track...

Iowa City audience members brought the punk to The Englert Theatre on Friday night — or, as close to punk as Iowa City could offer the iconic Patti Smith. A multigenerational group of fans lined up from the Marquee to South Dubuque Street, eager to hear a night of poetry readings with the legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and National Book Award winner.

New software feature simplifies FAA reporting for spray drone operators. 10/01/24, 09:55 AM | Precision Farming, Supply Chain. IOWA CITY, IA [Sept 30, 2024] - Rantizo®, the largest drone spraying network in the country, announces a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reporting feature within its AcreConnect™ productivity software. This new feature provides agricultural spray drone operators with the ability to create monthly flight record reports for their operation as required by their Part 137 license.

Iowa City Update is a weekly video featuring City of Iowa City projects, programs, and events. Topics in this week’s episode include the Iowa City Book Festival, a book sale in support of the Iowa City Public Library, and the Downtown Fall Gallery Walk. Iowa City Book Festival. Attend...

EVANSTON, Ill. – The No. 18 ranked University of Iowa soccer team defeated Northwestern, 2-1, on Sunday afternoon at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium. The Hawkeyes move to 9-0-3 on the season and 4-0-1 in Big Ten conference play. The first-45 minutes was a defensive battle. The two teams...

Senior Ethan Zuber led the sixth-ranked Ankeny boys’ cross country team to a runner-up finish in the Eastern Iowa Classic on Thursday at the Seminole Valley Park cross country course in Cedar Rapids. The Hawks posted a total of 72 points, finishing six points behind No. 8 Iowa City High.

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to add information. The Iowa City Press-Citizen Student of the Week is back for another round of voting. Principals and faculty in Johnson County nominate high school students each week. ...

Make-A-Wish Iowa has received the largest pledged donation in its 39-year history. The nonprofit announced that North Liberty-based Gerdin Charitable Foundation has pledged a $700,000 annual match on donations made to Make-A-Wish Iowa for the next five years to help grant wishes for children with critical illnesses, totaling $3.5 million, according to a news release. “The entire Gerdin family has raised their hands to lead the charge, to ensure that kids in Iowa can receive a life-changing wish,” said Sara Kurovski, CEO of Make-A-Wish Iowa, in a prepared statement. “Kids are referred to us every day, and we simply can’t keep up with the growing number of wishes that need to be granted. To have these leaders in the community acknowledge the impact a wish experience can have on a child and their family, at a time that is so critically important, makes all the difference.” The Gerdin family’s donation will allow nearly 250 wishes to be granted to the 300 critically ill children in Iowa who are waiting for their wish, the release says. “Giving wishes to kids is a privilege for our family,” said Julie Durr, a Gerdin Charitable Foundation spokesperson, in a prepared statement. “These wish experiences bring hope, often when hopelessness is being felt, and light on dark days. While giving these kids and their families something to look forward to is incredibly rewarding, we hope someday, in a perfect world, granting wishes won’t be needed, and children will never fall ill.”

From around the world to Iowa, Guy Bouchet is a new addition to the Iowa City West High teaching staff this year as our newest French teacher. Bouchet is well-traveled as he has taught in places like China, France and the United States. His exposure to multiple countries brings a fresh perspective to the halls of West High.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - October has finally arrived, ushering in cooler, more seasonal weather, but the more things change, the more they seem to stay the same. This afternoon, temperatures are expected to hover near the 70-degree mark, making for a comfortable day with a mix of sun and clouds overhead. The clear skies and diminishing winds that follow will allow overnight lows to dip into the lower 40s, and in some rural or low-lying areas, temperatures could even fall into the 30s. This cool, crisp fall weather is refreshing, but don’t get too used to it. The autumn warmth isn’t done yet.

This is the 55+ Connections weekly update. If you would like to sign up to get more updates from the city go to northlibertyiowa.org/subscribe. There is now a paper version of this newsletter available at the library!. 55+ Connections: Tuesday Gathering. Tuesday, October 1. 10:30 AM. North Liberty Library –...