Iowa City is a creative, collaborative community. And, living here means enjoying a full and exciting life with vibrant events, activities, and opportunities.
To do:
The calendar is filled with festivals and concerts. With venues such as the iconic Englert Theater, Gabe’s, or First Avenue Club, there is always something to do. So check out the events calendars, get tickets, and join the fun.
Making a Living:
According to the website Livability.com, career opportunities abound. You can find a career in the healthcare industry and at a wide variety of companies in a broad range of industries. Local employers include small businesses and large corporations such as General Mills, Rockwell Collins Aerospace, Transamerica, Hy-Vee supermarkets, Whirlpool-Amana, Nordstrom Direct, ACT Inc., and Quaker Foods & Snacks.
Education, Athletics, and Healthcare:
Local residents will find easy access to top-quality health services, exceptional educational opportunities, and the thrill of Big Ten sports at the University of Iowa. So show your local spirit and attend a university football game. Be a part of the Hawkeye Wave, where the entire stadium — including the referees and players — turns as one to wave to the kids in the children’s hospital which overlooks Kinnick Stadium.
Whatever your favorite thing to do, you can do it in Iowa City.
Here is the latest local news. Bookmark this page and refer back to it often to see what’s happening in Iowa City.
Iowa City Local News
- Iowa's offense 'exploded' against Colorado State. It came at the perfect time.by Hawk Central on September 26, 2021 at 10:56 pm
Iowa's offense reached an important goal against Colorado State.
- Photos: No. 6 Iowa beats Colorado State in nonconference football matchupby Hawk Central on September 26, 2021 at 7:14 pm
The Colorado State Rams visited Iowa City to play the Iowa Hawkeyes on Sept. 25, 2021 at Kinnick Stadium.
- Iowa jumps to No. 5, Iowa State falls out of latest USA TODAY Coaches Pollby Des Moines Register on September 26, 2021 at 5:50 pm
Iowa football has jumped into the top five of the latest USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll, which was released Sunday afternoon.
- Centerville serves more than 14,000 pancakes to break Guinness World Record on Pancake Dayby Des Moines Register on September 26, 2021 at 5:12 pm
Centerville residents brought their appetites and broke a Guinness World Record for most pancakes served Saturday.
- Leistikow: Hawkeyes still have prime seat at college football table, but urgency setting inby Hawk Central on September 26, 2021 at 3:13 pm
Among teams that would've loved to swap places with Iowa on Saturday: Iowa State, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Clemson ...
- Iowa Poll: Half of Iowans object to state law banning mask mandates, an increase since springby Des Moines Register on September 26, 2021 at 12:38 pm
While views split sharply over mask mandates, a clear majority favor requiring the COVID-19 vaccine for children once it gets full federal approval. […]
- How rural Hills Elementary boosted student test scores and became a Blue Ribbon Schoolby Iowa City Press-Citizen on September 26, 2021 at 10:30 am
Hills Elementary became one of three schools in the Iowa City Community School District's history to win a prestigious Blue Ribbon award. […]
- Postgame Podcast: No. 6 Iowa 24, Colorado State 14by Hawk Central on September 26, 2021 at 3:14 am
Before shutting down their computers for the night, Chad Leistikow and Kennington Smith revisit a tale of two halves and another Hawkeye win. […]
- Leistikow's 5 thoughts: Iowa football's timely offense, dominant Jack Campbell help Hawkeyes survive CSUby Hawk Central on September 26, 2021 at 2:00 am
The Hawkeyes outscored Colorado State 17-0 in the second half to rally to the home win. For now, take that and run with it.
- Iowa football vs. Colorado State report card: A tale of two halves for Hawkeyes defenseby Hawk Central on September 26, 2021 at 12:50 am
Iowa's defensive rebound in the second half highlighted the Hawkeyes' report card versus Colorado State.
- Gov. Kim Reynolds rallies GOP around November school board elections, winks at 2022 plansby Des Moines Register on September 26, 2021 at 12:34 am
Iowa Gov. Reynolds has not formally announced a reelection campaign, but it was a foregone conclusion Saturday as Iowa's GOP leaders praised her […]
- Photos: Saturday's tailgate party before Iowa's game against Colorado Stateby Hawk Central on September 25, 2021 at 9:28 pm
Photos of Iowa Hawkeyes fans tailgating in Iowa City before the game against Colorado State on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021.
- Here is where to get Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots in Iowaby Des Moines Register on September 25, 2021 at 6:19 pm
Qualifying Iowans who received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine can get a booster shot at Hy-Vee and the Polk County Health Department.
- Iowa Poll: Majority of Iowans believe abortion should be legal in most or all casesby Des Moines Register on September 25, 2021 at 12:37 pm
The poll comes as anti-abortion activists are seeing victories in court and in legislation, such as a Texas law that effectively bans most abortions. […]
- I-80 westbound exit to U.S. 218 closes for two years. Here are details on the detour and construction.by Iowa City Press-Citizen on September 24, 2021 at 9:37 pm
To detour, drivers are being directed to Exit 237, Ireland Avenue, to circle back onto I-80 eastbound, and take the 218 southbound ramp at Exit 239. […]
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