Rock Out with the Whole Family at North Liberty Blues & BBQ 2019
For one summer day each year, one Iowa community becomes the blues capital of the Midwest during the North Liberty Blues & BBQ festival. And admission is free. It's more than blues. [...]
Have a Great Time at the Iowa City Jazz Festival 2019!
It's time for the 29th Annual Iowa City Jazz Festival! From July 5-7, come to downtown Iowa City to see some of the best jazz in the area and enjoy some [...]
Spend This Saturday At The Iowa City Downtown Block Party
Kick off your Fourth of July festivities early--the 3rd annual Iowa City Downtown Block Party is this Saturday, June 22, from 2-11 pm. For newcomers to Iowa City, this is a not-to-be-missed [...]
Juneteenth In Iowa City Has Something For Everybody
Wondering what that "Juneteenth" holiday is on your smartphone calendar? You're not alone--most Iowans have no idea what Juneteenth is, or why it's there, on June 19. In short, Juneteenth [...]
Summer in Iowa City–Camps For Kids
If you're new to Iowa City--or are anticipating a move here after school is out for the summer--signing your children up for one of the many summer programs available is [...]
Not Just for Students: 10 Ways to Enjoy the University of Iowa
Iowa City is renowned for its diversity, cultural events, and vibrant downtown scene. Though many factors contribute to Iowa City's dynamic community, the University of Iowa stands out as a [...]
Blank and McCune Expands Leadership Team
On Thursday, April 11, 2019, Tim Conroy and Leslie Fitzpatrick joined the leadership team of BLANK & McCUNE The Real Estate Company as co-owners with its two current owners, Designated [...]
The Mission Creek Festival 2019
Downtown Iowa City will come alive with the arts this April, as the 14th annual Mission Creek Festival takes place on April 2 -7, 2019. Since 2006, the festival has been presented [...]
13 Ways to Make Your Home’s Exterior Shine This Spring
A lot of the time, we focus the idea of "spring cleaning" on the inside of our home. Spring is, however, time to handle a lot of outdoor maintenance if [...]
Cross Park Place Provides Housing-First Apartments
In 2017, Shelter House of Iowa City received $2.7 million from the Iowa Finance Authority. In addition, it received $463,000 from The Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County. These funds [...]
Color, Comfort, and Character–Interior Design Trends to Watch For 2019
When you're thinking about updating your home, checking out home decorating websites is a great source for finding the "Ins" and "Outs" and trends in design. For 2019, the pendulum [...]
A Closer Look at the 2019 Real Estate Scene
The unpredictable ebb and flow of the real estate market over the past decade seems to have stabilized a bit in recent years. For example, the years 2017 and 2018 [...]
