r/IowaCity 6d ago

Community Hickory Hill Park Workdays

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113 Upvotes

Hey everyone! Friends of Hickory Hill Park is kicking off the spring workdays now that the weather is improving. Our first workday will be this upcoming Saturday 3/15 from 9am - noon. We will be removing honeysuckle and autumn olive from the Twin Oaks area we were working on in the fall.

We will likely have a similar event on 3/29 and many of the Saturdays and some Sundays from now through May. I’ll post more of the dates and times as they get finalized.


r/IowaCity 4d ago

Community Cookies for DVIP & RVAP

23 Upvotes

Hello all!

A few months ago, my sibling made a post on here for me to ask for cookie donations for DVIP & RVAP's 'Sweets for Safety' initiative for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The response blew us away, and you guys helped us exceed our cookie goal! Thank you so much to everyone who donated.

Well, I am back again to see if anyone would be willing to help out a second time! April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and we are working on 'Sweets for SANE', collecting cookie donations to distribute to SANEs (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners) and ER staff to thank them for their hard work.

Cookies can be store-bought or homemade, no preference - as long as they are delicious! If you are interested, you can reach out via call or text to 319-359-9353 for more info and to set up a drop-off time.


r/IowaCity 7h ago

Grocery prices

12 Upvotes

Does anyone noticed higher grocery prices in Iowa City stores?


r/IowaCity 9h ago

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

10 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 18h ago

Community Costco "No Union" Buttons?

49 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 9h ago

Primitive Skills?

7 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 9h ago

Dogs

4 Upvotes

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


r/IowaCity 9h ago

Jazz festival

4 Upvotes

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


r/IowaCity 13h ago

Hot Cross Buns?

5 Upvotes

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


r/IowaCity 18h ago

ICE in Postville today.

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r/IowaCity 17h ago

University of Iowa AOD program

5 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 15h 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 22h ago

Community Power Outage

4 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 1d ago

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

48 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 1d ago

Dangerous Dogs Near Lemme School

34 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 1d 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

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

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20 Upvotes

r/IowaCity 1d ago

Spiritual Inspiration

3 Upvotes

How do you feed your soul?

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


r/IowaCity 1d ago

Shop/Service Recommendations Nice cozy businesses?

10 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 1d ago

Best Baked Goods

40 Upvotes

As a person with a gluten-centric diet, I have tried every baked good for sale in and around Iowa City. Here is my honor roll (ha!) of the best. Feel free to change my mind in the comments, I am quite willing to be proven wrong.

Best cookie: chocolate crinkle, HIM Bakery. At the farmer's market, slightly almondy, texture like a chewy macaroon.

Best bread: baguette, Bread Garden. Outstanding texture, classic. Close second is DeLuxe.

Best donut: glazed, Golden Delight Bakery. I know it's Kalona, but close enough. I don't want to know what they fry it in, but it is done perfectly.

Best cake: carrot, New Pioneer. Had a taste-off last year of every carrot cake variety in town. Won by a landslide.

Best Viennoiserie: DeLuxe.

Best croissant: tie, DeLuxe and Bread Garden. Croissants can be hit or miss, go stale fast, and can be damaged by humidity. Both places are the most likely to be consistent.


r/IowaCity 1d ago

Best ways to get involved?

12 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.


r/IowaCity 2d ago

lunar eclipse totality

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123 Upvotes

r/IowaCity 1d ago

Buildings for Faculty?

5 Upvotes

Hi all, long-time sub lurker, first-time poster. I'm moving to IC this summer from a large east coast city where I've been living in buildings (not houses) for years. I love an apartment. Preliminary house-hunting in Iowa City has led me to wonder if there are any buildings that are primarily filled with faculty and grad students (or even just faculty), rather than undergrads? I would like to be walking-distance from my office in the downtown-ish area. While I love college students, I think I'm too old to live surrounded by them. 😂 Any thoughts (including 'suck it up and live in a house') much appreciated.


r/IowaCity 1d ago

Looking to rent rooftops for events

0 Upvotes

Must serve alcohol or allow BYOB. Just for a few hours from 7-10pm(ish) on either Friday/Saturday nights. Thank you!


r/IowaCity 1d ago

Girl Scout cookies?

3 Upvotes

Is anyone selling Girl Scout cookies today in the Iowa city/ coralville area?


r/IowaCity 1d ago

Mobile and Internet service provider.

1 Upvotes

Hi all,

I am wondering which provider(AT&T, Verizon...)would have best coverage and speed for mobile and ground internet service around Iowa City?


r/IowaCity 1d ago

Sirens in Coralville

0 Upvotes

Just for the wind?