When Is Santa Claus Coming To Iowa City?

Find out when and where to see Jolly Old St. Nick this holiday season.

Halloween 101: How To Avoid Becoming The Haunted House Of Iowa City

Taking care of your home can be scary! Tackle those household demons with professional help this fall.

Pumpkin Availability Near Iowa City For 2021

Pumpkin patches in the Iowa City area are gearing up for the peak season.

2021 Fall Foliage Peak Map: When Leaves Are Best In Iowa

The 2021 Fall Foliage Prediction Map is out so you can plan trips to see autumn in all its splendor in Iowa and other U.S. states.

Happy Father's Day To Cosme Cardona

Iowa City Patch is celebrating Father's Day 2021 by sharing father-daughter or father-son photos and messages of love.

Father's Day Surprise: Share Photo On Iowa City Patch

Publish a photo of pops on the Iowa City Patch for Father’s Day 2021 to share your favorite father-son or father-daughter moments.

Mother’s Day 2021: Surprise Mom By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Share your favorite mother-son or mother-daughter photo and sentiments, and we’ll feature it on the Iowa City Patch.

Weekend Fun: Find A Pumpkin Patch Near Iowa City

Looking for a Iowa City-area pumpkin patch before Halloween? Check out the Patch list.

Best Iowa City-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

Pick out that pumpkin and enjoy the many fall attractions Iowa City-area pumpkin patches have to offer.

Pride Banners Going Up Throughout Iowa City For Pride Month

In celebration of the 50th Iowa City Pride anniversary and Pride month, The City of Iowa City will be displaying Pride banners.

Iowa City Suspends 4th Of July Fireworks, Announces City Pool Updates

"The City Park Pool is set to be closed indefinitely, through its normal summer season."

Video Update From Iowa City Officials: Budget Sessions, Holiday Tree Collection, More

Topics this week include opportunities to follow along with the City budget, how to easily get rid of your holiday tree, and more.

How To Compost Your Christmas Tree In Iowa City

Crews will collect natural Christmas trees at the curb on your regular collection day.

Registration Open For Iowa City Parks And Rec Winter Break Camp

Celebrate nature and all that is winter in Iowa with Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department’s Winter Break Camp for youth in grades K-6.

Iowa City To Host Winter Solstice Celebration

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with friends and family at the Winter Solstice Festival of Light from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21.

Reduce Waste This Holiday Season: Tips From City Of Iowa

During the holidays, we tend to produce more waste than normal with parties, festivities, presents, and big meals.

Video Update From City Of Iowa: Recycle Holiday Lights, Holiday Tubas, More

Topics in this week's video from the city include how to recycle old holiday lights, the popular Holiday Tuba performance, and more.

Thanksgiving Schedule Announced For Iowa City Government Offices & Facilities

Administrative offices at City Hall and other facilities will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29, 2019.

Veterans Day Schedule Announced For City Of Iowa City

Administrative offices at City Hall will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, in observance of Veterans Day.

Halloween Brought Adorable Tots to Our Door

On Halloween night I hoped the cold wouldn't keep trick-or-treaters away. A tiny boy beamed and said, "Fanks!" What a champ!

Iowa City Mayor Declares Today Indigenous People's Day

Iowa City Mayor James Throgmorton has proclaimed Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, as Indigenous People's Day in Iowa City.

Iowa City Trick-Or-Treat Night, Halloween Events Announced

Iowa City will celebrate its official Trick or Treat Night on Halloween, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, from 5:30 until 8 p.m.

2019 RAGBRAI: 8th Easiest? Too Many Hills for That to Be True!

Southern Iowa was lush, green, and had spectacular scenery. Rolling hills were fun but steep, endless hills? Not so much. I walked a few.

Iowa City 4th Of July Fireworks: 2019 Guide, Scheduled Time

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festive events in and around Iowa City.

Potato Famine Killed One Million Irish and Sent Survivors to U.S.

Irish Americans joyfully celebrate St. Patrick's Day, but the 1840s potato famine that brought them here is not forgotten.

Our First Thanksgiving With Friends Went Very Well!

I wasn't sure I'd survive our first Thanksgiving without either one of our kids, who are now grown, but we had a great holiday with friends!

"No Irish Need Apply!" Shouted a Man at Shakespeare's

After all these years, I couldn't believe that a man still remembered the discriminatory job signs when he shouted, "No Irish need apply!"

The Best Valentine's Day Gifts For Him

Valentine's Day isn't just a holiday to swoon over the ladies — treat the number one man in your life to these fun and practical gifts.

I Checked My Privilege After Reading "Sing, Unburied, Sing"

"Sing, Unburied, Sing," Jesmyn Ward's novel, opened my mind to black suffering. No one has shot me to death for winning a game while black.

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday: What's Open, Closed In Iowa City

The federal holiday affects banks, garbage collection, municipal offices and more.

Holiday Schedules: City Services Closed, Delayed In Iowa City

Some restaurants and stores will be closed or have shorter hours Dec. 24, 25 and 31 and Jan. 1; check with businesses before making a trip.

How to Bake Pies When the Power Keeps Going Out?!

It's damned frustrating to bake pumpkin pies when the power keeps going out in Iowa City. At least one pie baked before the power went out.

Iowa City: Getting Ready For The Holidays? Send A Photo

Whether preparations involve decorating, baking goodies or assembling packages for charity, snap a photo and share your story with Patch.

Iowa City Veterans Day Closings

Military veterans can ride free on city transit on Saturday.

Halloween Memories

Halloween memories from long ago and from when our kids were little. Oh, they were cute! I remember Superman and "the Yiddow Muhmaid."

Halloween Ghost Stories, Real Ghost Stories

On the East Coast, buildings tend to be older and more likely to have ghosts. We are the sole owners of the house we live in now.

2016 Santa's North Pole Village Craft Sale

This seasonal event has been an Ankeny tradition for 35 years and draws over 6,000 excited shoppers and vendors from several states!

WWII Stories Told on High Trestle Trail in Iowa

At the bike/gun shop next to the Flat Tire Lounge in Madrid, IA, I encountered Randy and Russell Armentrout and heard a great WWII story!

Tour de Hills, Tour de Brew, and Mother's Day

Mother's Day weekend was great! I put 60 miles on my bicycle, rode for a cancer charity (Tour de Brew), and had a very special Mother's Day!

Semi Driver Nearly Kills Us on Easter

While driving to the Figge Art Museum to celebrate Easter with son, engaged daughter and future son-in-law, semi driver nearly kills us.

"You Are More Than the Worst Thing That Has Ever Happened to You"

Have you ever heard a line that inspired you? I did on MLK Day. It was "You are more than the worst thing that has ever happened to you."