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Football and family are synonymous, right? In Iowa City, Hawkeye football games offer much more than the stereotypical college experience. There are many options available to keep the family fun going before, during, and after the game. Grab your favorite black...

The air is growing crisper, mornings are cool enough for a sweatshirt, and the smell of pumpkin spice is in the air. As with everything 2020, many of the fall traditions that we are used to may be more difficult...

My last blog post was all about kicking the kids outside so you could do some spring cleaning. This time, it's our turn to get outdoors! Iowa City has 46 parks. That's a lot of parks. But wait, it...

Are you looking for something fun to do with your families this weekend? Here’s our Top 5 Picks of this weekend’s activities in the Corridor!  Friday, May 23rd Friday Night Concert Series, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in the Ped Mall (downtown Iowa City). ...

Hi, I’m Mel and I’m not really an Iowa Citian. Why am I writing for the Iowa City Moms Blog, you ask? Well, I spend most of my waking hours in Iowa City. You see, I’m one of those...

I was blessed with great vision.  I don’t know the feeling of not seeing the alarm clock in the morning or feeling your way to the bathroom in the middle of the night.  My husband was not so lucky...

Yesterday we shared how thankful we are for YOU, our Iowa City Moms Blog readers. You have made our 2013 amazing and we are so grateful for your excitement for joining us in creating community among moms in our area! ...

On August 11th, 2018, my husband, two daughters, and I will be moving to Madrid, Spain. We will officially be referred to as “expats.” I had no idea what an expat was until I found out I’m going to...

Now that the weather is warming up, consider strapping on a helmet and hitting the trails on two wheels with your kids. Here are a few Iowa City area trails to enjoy with kids. Iowa City Area Kid Friendly Bike...

We are so fortunate to live in an area with a wealth of holiday activities to enjoy with your family! So take out your calendar, grab a pen, and plan which activities you'll enjoy this year! A couple of new...