Pride Month: Iowa City lights up bridge

Photos: Renovated Bohemian Hotel to open Friday

Photos: Iowa City’s Block Party over the years

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The Englert Theatre’s marquee has been removed

As part of an initiative to refurbish and preserve The Englert, the theatre's famed marquee has been removed for repairs. It is expect to return Nov.

Riverside Theatre will moved off of Gilbert St.

Riverside Theatre will be moving out of its Gilbert Street home of 30 years at the end of the month.

Photos: Englert Theatre in Iowa City through the years

Englert Theatre’s renovations underway, iconic marquee comes down Tuesday

The Englert Theatre's famous marquee is coming down for the summer as the building undergoes repairs funded by the Strengthen, Grow, Evolve campaign.

Taste of New York, Health House Foods team up in Johnston location

Health House Foods and Taste of New York have combined into one Johnston location with a shared menu.

Iowa State Fair will not be held in 2020

The Iowa State Fair Board made the decision during a live vote Wednesday on the fairgrounds.

Drake neighborhood’s Papa Keno’s closing

Co-owner Alec Davis wouldn't share details of the planned replacement, but said it would reflect his Iowa roots.

Exile Brewing Co. sued for use of ‘Ruthie’ story, imagery

Ruthie is one of Exile Brewing's flagship beers, first launched when the Des Moines brewery opened in 2012.

Archive photos: ‘Twister’ movie site in Iowa

Photos: Memorial Day in Iowa during COVID-19 pandemic

Mission Creek Festival bows out of 2020

Since 2005, the festival — famous for blending music and literature — has been held annually by the Englert Theatre in Iowa City.

Restaurant openings may hinge on food supply chain

The president of Graziano Brothers, the prominent supplier of Italian sausage, said they're opening "at a time when we have the least to provide."

Iowa City’s Cactus 2 restaurant closes its doors

Iowa City's Cactus 2 has closed as of early May in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cactus 2 closes in downtown Iowa City

Archive photos: Star Trek in Iowa

Racing returns to Knoxville with empty stands

It was an unusual scene in Knoxville on Friday evening, as the World of Outlaws took to the dirt track in front of empty stands.

Celebrating 100th birthday, Iowa City resident feels ‘blessed’

A resident at Oaknoll Retirement Residence in Iowa City was surprised with 100 flowers for her 100th birthday on Friday.

Drake football players find creative ways to stay in shape

Members of the Drake football team aren't letting COVID-19 stop them from working out.

Photos: Target to open downtown Iowa City location at the former Brown Bottle restaurant

Archive photos: Star Wars fandom in Iowa City

Two more major Iowa City Summer events canceled

Two more major Iowa City summer events have been added to the tally of cancellations due to COVID-19.

Iowa City-related films thrown into flux since COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 has shifted the landscape from film not only in production, such as 'The Ironmen' but other like 'Working Man' which have already been made.

Snookies drive-through to open Saturday

The popular Beaverdale ice cream shop will open May 2 with a limited menu and shorter hours.

Despite COVID-19, Jingle Cross 2020 on track for its October event

Despite events cancelling left and right over COVID-19 concerns, Iowa City's Jingle Cross 2020 is planning to go ahead with its October weekend event.

Iowa rapper releases song urging Iowans to take COVID-19 seriously

Des Moines-based rapper/singer William Holmes, known as Will Keeps, shares powerful messages about social distancing through his new song, "Take This Serious."

Our best photos from 2019 proms around central Iowa

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, Iowa high school students will not be able to enjoy the annual rite of passage.

RAGBRAI called off due to coronavirus concerns

For the first time since its 1973 founding, RAGBRAI will not pedal across Iowa this summer. The planned route and host towns will carry over to 2021.

IC Pride’s 50th festival canceled due to COVID-19

The Pride board has decided to cancel Iowa City's 50th pride festival due to COVID-19 concerns.

Iowa City bars keep spirits high amid COVID-19

Long favored Iowa City bars are moving through a COVID-19 world with some measure of optimism despite set backs and hard times.

Iowa’s last Holocaust survivor weathers the pandemic

In his 93 years, David Wolnerman has lived more than his fair share on the razor’s edge between life and death.

Some summer festivals tentatively planed for IC

Though events as far out as July have been canceled over COVID-19 concerns, other events such as Iowa City's 50th Pride Festival is still set as planned.

How Iowa Jews are celebrating Passover during coronavirus

Iowa's Jewish community is approaching the holiday with deep positivity: "We made it through the Germans; we will make it through the germs."

Gallery: Just a bunch of photos of Iowa pizzas

Des Moines businesses seek survival strategies

Usually, it's weakness in other sectors that seeps down to stores and restaurants. This time, it could be the other way around.

80/35 announces 2021 festival dates

Due to the novel coronavirus, the Des Moines Music Coalition canceled the 2020 80/35 music festival, but it already has the dates for 2021.

Former staff member returns to RAGBRAI, with apology

Andrea Parrott, former RAGBRAI merchandise and media manager, is rejoining the team to focus on social media and assist the RAGBRAI crew.

Faith in the age of coronavirus

Even religious practices — often times the only facet of life that stays regular — have had to bend to the coronavirus’ will. But faith has stood firm.