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 [...]
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 [...]
Five Must-See Fall Activities in the Iowa City Area
Those of you who've lived in the Iowa City area know how beautiful a Midwest autumn can be. It's a perfect time to spend some time with your family outdoors [...]
Dance and Eat the Night Away at Shelter House’s BBQ Bash
If you're looking for a great time and an opportunity to give back to a worthy cause in the Iowa City area, come down and join us at the BBQ Bash. Delicious [...]
10 Ways to Get Your Home’s Exterior Ready for Fall
Picnics and BBQ's are coming to an end, and the next few months will usher in another cold Iowa winter. With the kids back in school, your schedule back to [...]
Eat Around the World at Taste of Iowa City 2018
The best way to get to know a city is through its food. The Taste of Iowa City festival offers a chance to sample the best of Iowa City's restaurants [...]
Iowa City Soul Festival 2018: Celebrate Community
Iowa City Soul Festival Every year since 2013, the Iowa City Soul Festival has been recognizing the way African influence has shaped our city. In this vibrant festival, we celebrate [...]
