Places to Go

My family and I are seasoned u-pickers. You name it and if it’s within 50 miles of Iowa City, I’ve probably picked it! I’ve rounded up u-pick orchards and pumpkin patches in the area for you and your family...

The University of Iowa is celebrating Homecoming, a week for returning to the city that you once called home. I moved to Iowa City fresh out of high school, an excited Hawkeye freshman from rural northwest Iowa. Iowa City was a...

Do you ever feel like all you do is work, get your kids, make supper, clean up, and start the bedtime routine? Weekdays can feel like the same thing over and over again. When you are outside the home...

Nothing says summer like a trip to the beach.  Sun + sand + water = hours of fun for all.  Even though we are far from the coasts here in landlocked Iowa, we are lucky to have a number...

Check out our "Moving to Iowa City Guide" and learn everything you need to know, from buying and selling your house, to schools, grocery stores, neighborhoods, and more! Brought to you by The Bails Team at Urban Acres Real Estate.Updated...

Have you heard? A brand new park is open and ready for action! Check out all the fun elements it has to offer! https://youtu.be/qhuhHc76wWU Aren't we so lucky to live in a place that makes great parks and playgrounds a priority?!  

Iowa is such a beautiful place in the summer. The rolling hills, beautiful fields of green, and the sparkling creeks and rivers that flow through it make it a great state to travel and see. Here are 10 State...

Check out our "Moving to Iowa City Guide" and learn everything you need to know, from buying and selling your house, to schools, grocery stores, neighborhoods, and more! Brought to you by The Bails Team at Urban Acres Real Estate.Seventeen...

If you’re new to the area, I humbly suggest you locate the library first. Because once you’ve found the library, you have a gateway to everything else–not only books for the whole family, but also free WiFi; computer, printer,...

Fall officially begins on September 22, but let's be honest–we've been dreaming of it for months. So grab your pumpkin spice latte and check out our 2017 Ultimate Guide to Fall in Iowa City! To make planning your fall easier,...