City Council and FilmScene reach agreement for Movie Theatre in Downtown IC
Downtown Iowa City will soon have a movie theater once again.
Business
Economic Impact of Olympic Wrestling Trials Exceeds $5.6 Million
The economic impact of the recent 2012 U.S. Olympic Wrestling Team Trials on Johnson County exceeded $5 million
Iowa’s improving economy reduces weeks of extended unemployment benefits available to jobless workers
An improvement in Iowa’s economy — and its unemployment rate — means jobless workers will see a reduction in the number of weeks they may qualify for extended unemployment benefits, Iowa Workforce Development said today.
Current Events
Iowa “feels like home” to President Obama
President Barak Obama visited the University of Iowa on Wednesday to discuss the issue of college affordability.
Iowa lawmakers agree on some budget issues
Members of the 84th General Assembly open their 2012 session next week with half of next year’s state budget already set. But that doesn’t mean it will be any easier to finish a fiscal 2013 spending plan this year.
Hamburg counts beans as party leaders prepare for tonight
On the eve of Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucuses, with voters poised to converge in school gyms, church halls and community centers across the county and the state today, local political leaders spent Monday making final preparations after months of build-up.
Technology
Find the Iowa City Blog on Social Media
The Iowa City Blog is now on both Facebook and Twitter allowing readers another level of interaction and a quick outlet leading to news about all things Iowa City!
UI has no specific social media policy, despite Bloom backlash
A piece written by University of Iowa journalism Professor Stephen Bloom has caught a firestorm of criticism this week from some who say it was inaccurate and overly critical of Iowans. On Tuesday, UI Associate Professor Kembrew McLeod wrote on Bloom’s Facebook wall, calling Bloom a “self-important jerk” and throwing in a few obscenities.
UI explains use of Hawk Alert system
Some University of Iowa students say a campus-wide warning sent out Monday night did more harm than good. UI police activated the Hawk Alert System after learning of a possible threat made to an Iowa City woman living on Newton Road.
Arts & Entertainment
Mike Birgilia: Thursday, October 4th at the Englert
Comedian Mike Birbiglia will entertain the Englert Theatre in downtown Iowa City Thursday, October 4th at 8:00 p.m.
Local Band Raw Mojo back with new material
Raw Mojo unveils their first studio recording in 3 years, with their new track entitled “DRAG.”
IC Jazz Festival kicks off TODAY
The Iowa City Jazz Festival kicks off today and runs through Sunday (July 1st).
Upcoming Events
Mike Birgilia: Thursday, October 4th at the Englert
Comedian Mike Birbiglia will entertain the Englert Theatre in downtown Iowa City Thursday, October 4th at 8:00 p.m.
MusicIC 6/16
MusicIC – A Festival of Chamber Music Inspired by Literature – presents Arnold Schoenberg’s Pierrot Lunaire which premiered in 1912.
Riverside Theatre opens “As You Like It” 6/15
Riverside Theatre will kick off its summer season, Riverside Theatre in the Park, on Friday, June 15 with As You Like It by William Shakespeare, directed by Theodore Swetz.
Life
District hiring extra teachers
The Iowa City Community School District has released a plan to reduce class sizes in some of its elementary schools.
After receiving criticism from teachers, parents and community members about overcrowded elementary classrooms, the district has begun the process to hire more teachers
School district struggles to recruit minority teachers
The Iowa City Community School District is having trouble meeting its goals for recruiting minority teachers, according to a report the school board will receive at its meeting tonight.
West High newspaper wins Pacemaker award
West High’s 2010-11 West Side Story staff won a Pacemaker at the National Scholastic Press Association’s national high school journalism conference Sunday. West High is the only school in the state to receive this honor and the West Side Story is only one of seven newsmagazines worldwide to receive a Pacemaker this year.
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In modern times, a true artistic and cultural experience is hard to find. However, for those willing to get a real taste of the performing arts, London has a treasure trove of theatres that run various plays, stage-shows and musicals. London is itself a magnificent city. As Europe’s largest metropolis, it houses an array of [...]
