Summer

Ahhh . . . summer in Iowa City.  Time for sun, fun, and more!  Get to the pools and splash pads, parks, or farmers' markets and get ready for a whole host of festivals, activities, and fairs to attend. ...

The thing I love most about living in eastern Iowa are all the county fairs and our small town festivals. So much work and dedication make these happen year and after year by people who live here, and their...

Back to school was always such an exciting time when I was a kid–getting a new backpack, new school supplies, and always a new pair of gym shoes that were so shiny and white on that first day back. At...

In case anyone was still wondering after the sweltering weekend we just experienced in Iowa City....summer has arrived in the Midwest! I'm a transplant from the Pacific Northwest (read: this humidity kills me every time!), so I'm constantly looking...

Summer is here! Moms tend to love it or dread it. If you're like me, I love certain things about it but kind of dread some things as well. As a mom of a child who thrives with routines...

Hancher is a beloved icon of Iowa City culture, originally built in 1972. The original auditorium was destroyed by the massive flood of 2008 and the new, gorgeous, state-of-the-art building opened in 2016. The new building is simply incredible...

School is out for the summer. If you are like me, you are always trying to think of creative ways to keep your kids engaged all while being able to enjoy the beautiful summer weather. One of the things...

Happy 4th of July!  Here are some of our favorite fireworks shows around the area. Grab a blanket or some chairs, pack up some bug spray and your family, and get ready to oooh and aaah!   Did we miss any? Share...

This summer, there are nearly 100 opportunities in and around Iowa City for you to take your kids or your favorite grown-ups to the movies for free or really, really cheap. Check out this printable with movies and showtimes...

The heat and humidity have arrived, heralding the true beginning of summer! And what’s more fun than going to a local splash pad, pool, or beach to have fun and find some relief from the oppressive heat? When I...