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
- Leistikow: Iowa's Gary Barta says 'Hawkeyes are going to be fine' in new college landscapeby Hawk Central on May 19, 2022 at 1:09 am
Iowa's athletics director provided concrete updates on a brewing collective and plans to pay athletes for academic performance.
- Here's where the Republican US Senate candidates stand on President Joe Biden's agenda and electionsby Des Moines Register on May 19, 2022 at 12:28 am
Iowa state Sen. Jim Carlin hopes to best U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley in the Republican primary for the Senate. The winner will take on a Democrat. […]
- Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller to return illegal $50,000 PAC campaign contributionby Des Moines Register on May 19, 2022 at 12:01 am
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller will return an illegal $50,000 campaign contribution from a Democratic political action committee.
- Here's where Iowa's Keegan Murray is projected in 2022 NBA mock drafts, post-lotteryby Hawk Central on May 18, 2022 at 11:50 pm
Keegan Murray is a consensus lock to be selected in the top half of the NBA Draft. Here's a look at where various mock drafts project the Iowa star. […]
- What I've learned about helping my grandfather navigate dementia, from a simulation house in Iowaby Iowa City Press-Citizen on May 18, 2022 at 10:24 pm
Cleo Krejci is a journalist at the Iowa City Press-Citizen. This is her first-person account about her beloved grandfather's new reality. […]
- 'Change the culture of aging': What you can learn about dementia inside a Cedar Falls houseby Iowa City Press-Citizen on May 18, 2022 at 9:46 pm
The University of Northern Iowa's free dementia simulation house has seen more than 300 participants since it opened in February. Here's how it […]
- Chuck Grassley on Buffalo shooting: Americans must condemn 'any and all forms of racism'by Des Moines Register on May 18, 2022 at 9:30 pm
"It gives every one of us an opportunity to strongly condemn any and all forms of racism," U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley said.
- Iowa City-area home prices rise 0.8% in April, with houses for sale in high demandby Iowa City Press-Citizen on May 18, 2022 at 7:16 pm
In Johnson County, homes for sale had a median price of $171 per square foot, while Iowa's was $162. Washington County house prices rise 8%. […]
- Iowa families scour stores for baby formula: 'There's nothing you can do other than just keep looking'by Des Moines Register on May 18, 2022 at 6:43 pm
Des Moines metro stores have a limited selection of infant formula. The most acute shortages are in specialty formulas, a state spokesperson said. […]
- A new Iowa law will require more gas stations to carry E15. What does that mean for drivers?by Des Moines Register on May 17, 2022 at 10:31 pm
Here's a closer look at how the new law could affect Iowa drivers. E15 typically costs 10 cents to 30 cents less per gallon than E10.
- Will Iowa City's downtown luxury apartments for college students ease pressure on the rental market?by Iowa City Press-Citizen on May 17, 2022 at 10:45 am
'The Nest' is the newest to come online, with 11 stories that promise stunning views, but at a high price. Some city officials and students are […]
- Get an exclusive look inside Iowa City's newest student luxury apartments, The Nestby Iowa City Press-Citizen on May 17, 2022 at 10:45 am
The Nest Iowa City is set to open in August, becoming the latest apartment building being marketed toward students, with rents starting at $1,700. […]
- Iowans will vote in new congressional, legislative districts this year. Here's how to find yours.by Des Moines Register on May 17, 2022 at 10:01 am
The new district lines were approved through last year's redistricting process, which takes place once a decade to account for changes in […]
- Rice Krispies bars are a Midwest staple. These three versions will melt in your mouth.by Iowa City Press-Citizen on May 16, 2022 at 8:54 pm
I have shared a few of the recipes I have discovered. It's part of my effort to draw a few of you into my sweet and sticky cereal-driven […]
- Photos: 'Bans Off Our Bodies' Abortion-rights rally held in Iowa Cityby Iowa City Press-Citizen on May 15, 2022 at 12:49 am
The protest was one of more than 185 rallies organized in support of abortion rights across the country, May 14, 2022.
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