State Fair announces virtual schedule of events

This year's Iowa State Fair is going to be different, but the pandemic won't stop all the Iowa State Fair fun.

Barksdale’s Iowa State Fair Cookies gets a new home

In 1993, Joe Barksdale started selling hot cookies at the Iowa State Fair. Nearly three decades later, his dream of a permanent kitchen and store has been realized.

The Great Iowa Fall Ride is canceled

The Great Iowa Fall Ride was supposed to wind cyclists through Central Iowa, giving them views of the Hawkeye State’s fall colors.

The Pork Tornadoes on ‘Beard Pop’ and RAGBRAI

The "Band of Iowa" shook off the cobwebs after almost a five-month hiatus performing the "Revive The Live" Drive-In Concert Series in honor of RAGBRAI.

Pie-ynasty: Team Register wins Rhubarb Rumble V

When the crumbs settled, Team Register claimed not only glutenous glory, but ensured the Golden Roller will stay in Iowa for another year.

RAGBRAI photos: Weddings, engagements and love on the ride

Photos: You are really beautiful, Iowa City

Photos: RAGBRAI’s new director meets with Iowans

RAGBRAI director still pedaling despite cancellation

Although RAGBRAI isn’t rambling from river to river this year, director Dieter Drake is getting miles in on rides with local bike clubs.

Video: New RAGBRAI Director Dieter Drake

Hear from RAGBRAI Director Dieter Drake after meeting with a group of bicycle clubs in Iowa, July 21, 2020.

Photos: Dogs on RAGBRAI

Photos: Stunning Iowa sunrises on RAGBRAI

Photos: The Mill in Iowa City through the years

Amana Colonies’ summer plans tweaked, but still on

Though some cancellations have occurred, the Amana Colonies are planning to hold most of their regular events this summer in one form or another.

Photos: Drive-in 4th Fest fireworks in Coralville

The supremacy of Iowa’s scotcheroo

Scotcheroos take the basic concept of the Rice Krispies Treat and candify it by adding peanut butter to the bar and a melted chocolate-and-butterscotch topping.

Ako Abdul-Samad’s story is one of pain, forgiveness

“Pops,” his son said, “I’m not going to live to see my next birthday.”

Photos: The pizza pies of Iowa City

Pride Month: Iowa City lights up bridge

Photos: Renovated Bohemian Hotel to open Friday

Photos: Iowa City’s Block Party over the years

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.

Archive photos: Star Wars fandom in Iowa City