The Old Capitol Building on the University of Iowa Pentacrest, May 2024. — Anthony Scanga/Little Village The University of Iowa is working to bind its writing centers, programs and initiatives closer ...

It’s been another weird week in a constant string of weird weeks. Coldplay’s Kiss Cam created a scandal, the QAnon Shaman flipped on Trump and two WWE Hall of Famers have died (one passing got us in ...

This comic was originally published in Little Village’s July 2025 issue.

Sen. Joni Ernst shares a photo with President Trump celebrating the first 100 days of his second term, April 29, 2025. — via @joniernst on Twitter/X U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst praised the cuts to the U.S.

State Rep. Lindsay James, D-Dubuque, left, is considering a run for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District and Kathy Dolter has launched a campaign in the district. — official photo of Lindsay James, Kathy ...

Midwest’s MCR performance happened this spring at xBk in Des Moines for the “Panic! at the Burlesque Show Vol. 4.5: Welcome to the Rhinestone Parade.” The title may be a mouthful, but it’s right on ...

President Trump speaks with Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem during a walking tour of the immigration detention facility “Alligator Alcatraz,” Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Ochopee, Florida. — ...

Ozzy Osbourne has died. Heavy metal’s “Prince of Darkness,” who later had a second career as an avuncular reality TV star, was 76 years old. “It is with more sadness […] ...

This coming weekend is the last of the Cancer Zodiac season, which sees the crabs scurrying off to make way for the best star sign. (A Leo may or may not be writing today’s Weekender.) Whatever your ...

Emerse yourself in a weekend devoted to your well-being- July 25th, 26th & 27th 2025. Held in the heart of the Newbohemia District and Downtown Cedar Rapids at unique, locally owned venues, Harmony ...

“Always Here: A Compilation of Sounds from Iowa” is a collection of songs, noise, and poetry by trans and nonbinary people from Iowa. The album can be purchased at https://alwaysherecomp.bandcamp.com.