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Iowa City Culture News

Authors Share Eerie Iowa Tales at Prairie Lights

Authors Share Eerie Iowa Tales at Prairie Lights

Michael McCarty and Bruce Walters presented their research on local hauntings and legends during the Iowa City Book Festival.

Live Poll

Do you prefer learning history through factual accounts or through dramatic, supernatural storytelling?


Awards

Live Poll

Do you believe local arts awards play an important role in highlighting significant community contributions?

Awards

Christopher Merrill Wins 2026 Paul Engle Prize

The longtime leader of the University of Iowa writing program receives the honor for his contributions to literature.

Christopher Merrill Wins 2026 Paul Engle Prize

Women’s Issues

Live Poll

Do you believe basic menstrual hygiene products should be provided free to those in need?

Women’s Issues

University of Iowa Students Launched She Shelf

A new student organization is providing free menstrual products to Iowa City residents in need.

University of Iowa Students Launched She Shelf

Native American

Live Poll

Do you believe local cultural celebrations are effective at preserving heritage in your community?

Native American

Iowa City Held Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Event

The community gathered at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area to honor history and Native American culture.

Iowa City Held Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Event