Summer

It's time to gather the kids for a day of good ol' fashioned family fun this Saturday! Hoover's Hometown Days is an ​annual festival for residents and visitors that combines a variety of activities recognizing the unique heritage of...

Nothing says summer at my house like sticky fingers and discarded ice cream cups found in the back of my car. Grab the wet wipes (and be sure the check the backseat side pockets!) and head out for a...

While I have happily taken a road trip to other towns to see their versions of this event, they don't compare to having one in your own backyard. I am so excited that MidWestOne Bank has decided to make...

This year was, in all likelihood, the only summer I will ever spend at home with my kids.  I wish I had been able to fully enjoy it. I hope, in hazy memories, my kids will think of these three...

I don’t love to admit this, but vacations are one element of parenting that I will sometimes lie about. When I tell friends or coworkers that I’m planning a family vacation or staycation, I feel somehow like I owe...

Nothing says summer like a trip to the beach! Even though we are far from the coasts, you may be surprised to know there are several available in landlocked Iowa. Check out this guide to beaches and lakes in...

Iowa City is the best in the summertime. We are so lucky to live in a community where we can delight in outdoor festivals, concerts, movies, and more. Get your calendar out (physical or digital) and start marking the...

I’m going to acknowledge that my family and I, in north Coralville, are really, really lucky. Our power was only out for 15 hours—from about 12:45 p.m. on Monday afternoon to 3:45 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Our deep freeze...