December in the Iowa City area is my family’s most favorite time of year. Yes, the teenagers are eagerly anticipating sleeping in...
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5 Fall Activities
September 17, 2019 by Adam Pretorius

Each season has its own nostalgia and there are great activities to invigorate your fall senses. From apples, pumpkins, football and...
Local Patches & Farms
September 3, 2019 by Brigette Marshall

Now that Labor Day is behind us, many people are looking forward to our favorite fall activities. One of my favorite weekend activities...
Saturday Blues [and BBQ]
July 3, 2019 by Rachael Bedell

The temperature isn’t the only thing that’s heating up in Iowa - so are everyone’s grills. Not a grill master? No...
Water Play for Hot Days
June 25, 2019 by Ashley Lindley

Let’s face it - Iowa summers get hot! No one wants to be stuck at an outdoor picnic or family reunion in the heat. Those are the...
The Scoop on Ice Cream
June 11, 2019 by Katie Linder

Summer is one of the best times to visit Iowa City. This Hawkeye-loving university town takes a well-earned summer hiatus from the...
Go-to Nature Spots for Fall
August 28, 2018 by Amy Hospodarsky

Despite the 90-degree weather, fall will be here before you know it and in addition to enjoying lattes, pumpkins and Hawkeye football,...
Sliding from Summer to Fall
August 14, 2018 by Katie Linder

The sweltering August heat has our attention, as do the back-to-school specials and advertisements. It is official: summer is coming to...
Back to School Shopping
July 31, 2018 by Amy Sundermann

It’s been an exciting summer in the Iowa City area with its fabulous festivals, farmers markets, days at the pool, evenings on...
A Trip to the Market
June 5, 2018 by Ellen Bardsley

Iowa City is a one-of-a-kind place with the welcoming “Iowa nice” demeanor you expect paired with an artistic, expressive,...