Davenport-based FB group aims for decriminalization

Posted by Christine Hawes | Oct 17, 2019

Decriminalize Davenport is a growing Facebook page devoted to decriminalizing cannabis in the city...

‘I’ve had it.’ Standing up against assault culture

Posted by Cheryl Weatherford | Oct 17, 2019

I’ve recently awoken to the reality that growing up and now living in Iowa City, I have been walking on eggshells for decades. And now, with this column as part of my transformation, I’m ready to stop.

Bayo Park Gallery introduces “Specter Scepter” tonight

Posted by Christine Hawes | Oct 12, 2019

Bayo Park Galleries, a 10-acre outdoor sculpture park in Batavia, will introduce its new fall...

The marginalization of spoken word, slam poetry

Posted by Caleb Rainey | Oct 6, 2019

Them: “So, what do you do?” Me: “I’m a poet.” Them: “Me too! What kind?” Me: “Spoken word.” Them:...

Opportunities lost if Iowa misses the green wave

Posted by Cici Bernstrom | Oct 6, 2019

Weed, wacky tobaccie, dope, green … or maybe cannabis. For many, legalized or decriminalized...

A treasure trove of arts/crafts upcycling

Posted by Christine Hawes | Oct 6, 2019

With just a quick glance, “my late grandmother’s disorganized attic” or “a great episode of...

You might be a Trump enabler if ….

Posted by Christine Hawes | Oct 5, 2019

Trump’s real power is actually rooted in something much more universal, pervasive and preventable than any of the “isms.” It’s rooted in bad relationshipping. Which is epidemic.