“Bizaardvark” Star Gets Litty at Gabe’s
At the beginning of the month, Philadelphia-based band Soul Glo tore up the stage at our favorite hepatitis-laced dive bar, screaming and...
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Downtown Iowa City
A Look Into the Hottest Books at the Book Festival That You Didn’t Have the Time or Money to Read
Ah, the Iowa City Book Festival. For those not in the know, the festival is an annual gathering of authors in this cultured city of ours...
Are You Being Hunted By Papa John of Papa Johns Pizza Delivery and Carryout?
Night is falling, and falling fast. Normally you wouldn’t be so foolish as to be caught out after curfew, except your boss made you stay...
SaltCo Drives Cambuses to Raise Awareness; “One Route, One God”
As everyone at the University knows, Cambus is desperate for drivers. At this point, they’ll hire anyone who’s played Mario Kart at least...
Vibe Check: UnImpaired “Gin and Tonic Just Tonic”
Vibe Check is an ongoing series of guest-written reviews of Iowa City locations and venues, because we simply cannot be bothered to write...
Freshman Truth Seeker Begins Investigation Into What Happened To Cactus 2
Last May, Cactus 2 served its last minor and closed their doors permanently. It was a devastating loss for all of Iowa City, as Cactus 2...
Cactus Replicates New Year’s Eve Ball Drop By Dropping Your Food On The Floor
Both remaining Cactus locations have become hubs for New Year’s Eve celebrations in Iowa City ever since one famous incident happened on...
Cactus Locations As Ranked By Brad
It’s no secret that the Cactus restaurants are some of the greatest fine dining establishments in all of Iowa City. But with multiple...
Cactus 4 To Be Constructed In Old Cactus 2 Location
“We’re a family here at the Cactus chain,” said owner Nathaniel Cremers. “A deeply, breathtakingly codependent family. The old Cactus 2...
Cactus 3 Offering Unmasked, Unvaccinated Patrons 50% Off Lifespan Deal
“Frankly, we didn’t have to change that much to put this deal in place,” said Cactus 3supervisor Jason Palberg. “Most of our customer...
A Written History of Cactus
Today, Cactus as well as Cactus 3, (and formerly Cactus 2), are beloved by all as a haven where like-minded individuals can gather ‘round...
Iowa Book and Hawk Shop Decide To Settle This Once And For All With Medieval Joust
In a shocking turn of events this week, Iowa Book and Iowa Hawk Shop decided to hold a medieval joust to settle their longtime rivalry...
Student Grateful To Bike Thief Who Only Took Seat
Bike theft is a scourge in Iowa City, one that leaves bike-owners of all ages living in constant fear that they will be the next in a...
Bowling Alley Added To Improve Moviegoing Experience
SpareMe is a 12 lane bowling alley that was recently opened in the Chauncey Hotel downtown. The Chauncey is also home to a three-screen...
Student Uses All HEERF Funds On A Single Oktoberfest Beer
aturday, October 2, marked the 25th annual Oktoberfest for Iowa City. The celebration included many familiar traditions including beer on...
Summit Begins Promoting Dollar COVID Shots
With Iowa City bars and clubs forced to close as COVID-19 cases surged, many of Iowa City’s staple institutions have suffered. Luckily,...
Vibe Check: New Target “Really Cool, It’s a Shame More People Don’t Know About it”
Vibe Check is an ongoing series of guest-written reviews of Iowa City locations and venues, because we simply cannot be bothered to write...
Cool, Rebellious Restaurant Manager Ignores Safety Precautions Like A Total Bad-Ass
Most restaurants would close their doors like a bunch of little babies if they had a major outbreak of coronavirus, but one really cool...
Bars Closing Leads to City-Wide Identity Crisis
In the wake of the recent spike in cases in Johnson County, Governor Kim Reynolds finally shut down bars in Iowa City. This decision has...
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