Winter

On days when it’s too cold (hello Iowa winters) or wet (hello Iowa springs) for outdoor play, or your kids are just tired of the snow and rain, there are some awesome local indoor play places where your little...

It's February and we are in the depths of Iowa winter. When you choose to live in the Midwest you sign up for a roller-coaster of winter weather, for better or for worse. As a lifelong Midwesterner I can...

All told, I believe this is either year 34 or 35 winters in Iowa, and until a few years ago, I'm sorry to tell you that I mostly hibernated through the months of December, January, and February . ....

On a Saturday morning a few weeks ago, I texted a mom friend to see if she wanted to meet up at Dodge Street Coffeehouse. It opens early, has great coffee, and has a small play area, so it's...

The temperatures have dropped in Iowa. But the kids still need fresh air. Really, I do too!  My family enjoys all kinds of winter play and activities. We like getting out in the snow —however, nothing can ruin a...

  We’re five months into the COVID-19 pandemic and there are no signs of it going away any time soon. (Related: wear your masks, please! It’s a simple, scientifically supported solution for slowing the spread). One of the things that has...

February is Black History Month. Several Iowa City-based organizations are offering events to educate the community about the important history of Black Americans. Browse this digest of Black History Month events for families in the Iowa City area. Black History Month...

Until you experience it, it is hard to fully describe an Iowa winter. Follow these tips for surviving and enjoying winter weather — these ideas are also helpful reminders for Iowans who might "forget" how to best deal with...

Need ideas for what to share when someone inevitably asks you what they can get your kids for the upcoming holidays? Or how about for you to get your own kids who have it all?  Look no further--below you...

Now that the ground is finally covered in a layer of wintry white, it’s time to make childhood memories by bundling up and hitting the sledding slopes. Read on for the skinny on the best Iowa City-area sledding hills! 10...