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.

Photos: The pizza pies of Iowa City

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.

Bars and restaraunts selling to-go cocktails, drink kits

Just take it home, pour over ice and enjoy. (Sharing is optional.)

The Mission Creek show will go on, but later

After being delayed from it's original April dates, Mission Creek scheduled for September, the same weekend as FilmScene's new Refocus Film Festival.

Coronavirus fells patriarch behind Postville kosher plant

Aaron Rubashkin survived the holocaust, making his way to America with little to his name before building a kosher meat empire based in Iowa.

A Wimbledon-like tennis court in Iowa

The Field of Dreams is a well-known tourist stop; don't forget the All Iowa Lawn Tennis Club modeled after Wimbledon.

Gone but not forgotten: 41 popular Des Moines restaurants now closed

31 of the oldest restaurants in Des Moines

The 41 restaurants Des Moines diners miss the most

After receiving more than 100 suggestions from readers, these 41 closed restaurants have been identified as the most iconic in Des Moines' rich culinary history.

These are the oldest restaurants in Des Moines

These restaurants have proved their quality by becoming local traditions.

How digital criminals targeted an Iowa company

An “incredibly well-funded” overseas criminal enterprise had this Iowa company in its crosshairs. Here's how it became a target — and what it did about it.

Photos: You are really beautiful, Iowa City

Commentator for popular marble races from Iowa

Sports cancellations and mounting anxiety in light of coronavirus have led the internet to a rediscovery of something that remote groups around the world already knew much about. Marble racing.

Boone native Hawk McIntyre takes his talents to ‘The Voice’

Although Hawk did not advance in the competition, the show’s judges said they looked forward to him returning to the show someday.

Cher postpones ‘Here We Go Again Tour’ until September

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, Cher has decided to postpone her "Here We Go Again Tour" stop in Des Moines.

The best places to eat in downtown Iowa City

A nearly comprehensive collection of places to eat in downtown Iowa City.

From the archives: Photos of Des Moines firefighters since 1930

March Madness: Fans and fun at the 2019 NCAA Tournament in Des Moines

Try these pies to celebrate ‘Pi Day’

I admit I can be something of a Peter Semyonych when it comes to pie, although I am less a master of seduction and more a master of crust and filling.