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Summer is finally here and the Iowa City corridor is buzzing with community events, activities and family-friendly fun!  If you are looking for a fun way to beat the heat on an especially hot day or looking for a...

If you haven’t seen this, you need to. Colorful chalk creations line the streets of downtown Iowa City. These pops of creativity are so beautiful and unique — they make you want to jump inside — like a scene...

Looking to beat the heat, get out of the cold, or do something indoors to entertain the kiddos?  No matter what season of Iowa weather or motherhood, there are many options for indoor fun in the area.  Iowa City Locations Tot...

As a first year UI student, I worked in the (old) Hancher café. The part-time job taught me simple yet handy skills, like how to tie a tie, quietly pop a champagne cork, and appreciate the gentle complexity of...

There is so much to love about summer! The freedom of slower-paced days, the opportunities that come with warm weather, the delight of fresh-grown food–yes, summer is nearly perfection. But. There is one oft-repeated sentence that threatens to ruin it all....

Well, it wouldn’t be a moms blog without a big surprise for Mother’s Day!  We are so excited to announce the “Iowa City Moms Blog Mother’s Day Guide 2013”.  This guide is a place where you can find information...

Summer is here and the kids are home! It’s a great time for lots of family activities. But all those fun experiences can start to get a little pricey. We’re lucky, though, because here in the Iowa City area,...

When I was growing up, I had big dreams for my future. If you had asked me where I might end up, I might have said a big city on the East Coast, or a beautiful mountain town in...

Looking for something fun to do with your family this weekend? We’ve got you covered with our Top 5 Picks of this weekend’s activities in the Corridor. Saturday, November 14th Simplicity Fair, 1:00-4:00 p.m. @ the East Side Recycling Center (2401...

For my family and me, moving to Iowa in 2012 was, in many respects, like moving to a new country. Shoveling snow, combating gnats, and acquiring snow pants were all new to us. Over the past three years my...