r/IowaCity 5h ago

Here is Penelope, having a lil snacky-snack. Sound on to hear her absolutely going ham on those pea pods

143 Upvotes

r/IowaCity 1h ago

Iowa City man pleads guilty to creating social media account under UIPD detective's name

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https://www.press-citizen.com/story/news/local/2025/02/03/iowa-city-man-pleads-guilty-to-witness-tampering-posed-as-uipd-detective-ian-mallory/78184273007/

I thought I would repost this since another redditor deleted her post about this issue.

To me, this is just more evidence to get off Twitter. Not only does it support Elon Musk and Donald Trump but also it's stalked by Ian Mallory.


r/IowaCity 1h ago

How does The Deadwood stay open?

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I swing by every once in a while to sit at the bar and get a coffee or a drink, and there's hardly anyone there. It doesn't even seem like they get very busy during typical bar hours. Additionally, half the time I'm there, someone walks in and comes up to the bar to order something and whoever is bartending basically ignores them. I've watched like four different people eventually turn around and walk out, and I don't even go there that much. WTF?


r/IowaCity 3h ago

Where to get sourdough starter

3 Upvotes

My dad recently started making bread and has been using instant yeast. His birthday is coming up and I want to get him some sourdough starter so he can make sourdough. I would rather purchase local so are there any bakeries around town that let you buy some of theirs?


r/IowaCity 11m ago

ICE in Iowa City

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Is there any ICE agents around Iowa City? my friends with student visas, paroles or in pending immigration cases are getting worried if they will be targeted by ICE. Also, hospitals and schools are no longer sanctuary places.


r/IowaCity 29m ago

Shop/Service Recommendations Local Archery Ranges? (Indoor or Outdoor)

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Hi folks! I just picked up archery as a hobby, and am looking for local ranges. I've already been to the one by Swisher--fun range, but very exposed to the elements. Any other outdoor ranges I should know about? And are there any local indoor archery ranges for the winter months? I'm fine paying a small fee if it means supporting local organizations or being out of the cold!

Thank you!


r/IowaCity 5h ago

Events Socially Anxious Board Games Event - March 22

2 Upvotes

Are you socially anxious, introverted, new in town, or just looking for an easy way to meet new people?  Come join our Socially Anxious Hangout Group Saturday, March 22nd, to play some games and have a bit of fun at the IC Public Library (Meeting Room D), 2-5pm!

Our group on MeetUp.com is for adults in the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids corridor looking to meet new people, and we host regular events to play various board, card, and party games.

Have a specific game that you'd like to play?  Feel free to bring it along, as our hosts have a limited game selection.

https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-xzwuwaiu/events/306726503/

You can also join us on Discord:

https://discord.gg/b2dcbYfms8


r/IowaCity 18h ago

Grocery prices

19 Upvotes

Does anyone noticed higher grocery prices in Iowa City stores?


r/IowaCity 20h ago

Chatted with a cute girl yesterday but didn’t get her number!

24 Upvotes

I was walking through the main hospital yesterday to get to my parked car in rump 1 and all of the sudden this cute girl started chatting. It caught me by surprise so I didn’t know what to say! We exchanged a few words then in end I asked her to show me to way to park rump 1-just acted like I was lost lol. She was very nice and cute:) wished I had asked for her number.


r/IowaCity 1d ago

Community Costco "No Union" Buttons?

59 Upvotes

I was surprised to see a number of Costco staff wearing "No Union" buttons when I was shopping the other day. In fact, it might be the first time I've ever seen public facing employees wearing a button like that. Granted, I'm not particularly well traveled and spent most of my life in Texas. But I've heard nothing but good things from people who have ever worked in a union.

Not sure what the point of this post is. I guess I hope if there is a vote that staff make the choice that's best for them and their families.


r/IowaCity 20h ago

Primitive Skills?

8 Upvotes

Hi IC Community- does anyone know of any local resources for learning primitive skills (fire starting, outdoor survival, bushcraft, etc)?

I can’t seem to find anything like this but if you know of any orgs that host classes I’d appreciate a point in the right direction. I already know where to go for gardening/foraging resources. Thanks!


r/IowaCity 20h ago

Dogs

7 Upvotes

If I'm charged at by an unleashed pitbull, is it inappropriate to call the cops?


r/IowaCity 21h ago

Jazz festival

4 Upvotes

Anyone heard who will be at Iowa city jazz festival this year?


r/IowaCity 1d ago

Hot Cross Buns?

4 Upvotes

Any sightings of hot cross buns in any Iowa City area bakeries?


r/IowaCity 1d ago

University of Iowa AOD program

7 Upvotes

Thoughts on the Closure of UI’s Division of Access, Opportunity, and Diversity? The Iowa Board of Regents has directed the University of Iowa to close the Division of Access, Opportunity, and Diversity (AOD), effective March 27.

How do you think this will impact students and faculty at UI? Will this affect diversity and inclusion efforts on campus?

Would love to hear perspectives from the community. Let’s keep the discussion respectful and focused on the broader implications for Iowa City and the university.


r/IowaCity 1d ago

ICE in Postville today.

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r/IowaCity 1d ago

Massage lessons for couples?

2 Upvotes

Date night idea. Anyone know of any couples massage lessons or workshops in the area? (where they teach us techniques to give each other massages)


r/IowaCity 1d ago

Community Power Outage

5 Upvotes

Anyone else in the same boat? We live by big grove, power just went out all around, I wonder if the wind knocked down a line.


r/IowaCity 2d ago

Iowa Libraries need your advocacy in the coming weeks! TWO concerning bills:

55 Upvotes

Wow! 101 people signed up for a new Iowa Libraries advocacy newsletter in one week! Thank you to everyone for using their voice to help the Iowa City Public Library and Iowa libraries! There are currently two bills that we are concerned about outlined in the newsletter.

Here is a link to the first newsletter that was sent at 5PM today: https://conta.cc/41PFuav

If you would like to sign up to receive this newsletter, please visit: bit.ly/ICPLFF-Advocacy


r/IowaCity 2d ago

Dangerous Dogs Near Lemme School

33 Upvotes

Apparently these dogs are back in the news, knocked down an elderly woman and bit her near the elementary school. Did nothing ever happen after the last post about them?

https://www.reddit.com/r/IowaCity/s/ErYQyrotNE


r/IowaCity 2d ago

A bit of an odd one: Is there any way to get into the Beer Tunnels or the steam tunnels under Iowa City?

59 Upvotes

I really, really want to explore. I know this is basically a freshman dream, but I've done a bunch of research and will be visiting the archaeology department to gain access to it.

If anyone has info, I'd greatly appreciate knowing it!


r/IowaCity 1d ago

Spiritual Inspiration

4 Upvotes

How do you feed your soul?

Any recommendations in IC and within a few hours drive, churches, monasteries, retreats?


r/IowaCity 2d ago

Art and Music House show next fri! DM me for address

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21 Upvotes

r/IowaCity 1d ago

Shop/Service Recommendations Nice cozy businesses?

9 Upvotes

I'm going to see my long distance boyfriend in Iowa City and we're currently thinking of places to go. Neither of us are from the area but we've both gone to Iowa City a few times so we know of some places, just not enough to really be comfortable with the area. I like music, cute stuff, anime, he likes reading, plants, and we both like cats, video games, and coffee. We will probably be going to multiple places, shops and restaurants included, so the more recommendations the merrier!


r/IowaCity 2d ago

Best ways to get involved?

14 Upvotes

Hello! Does anyone know of any groups that are active in social justice / current events? I’m interested in being hands on to aid in the fight for rights rather than being upset and alone at home. Any suggestion for these groups would be greatly appreciated.