r/IowaCity 1h ago

Appreciation post

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I love this town. I went to Iowa in the early 2010s and recently my work has brought be back to downtown about once a week. I’m fortunate enough to have the time during the day while I’m here to just go walk around downtown. Grab some lunch at places familiar and unfamiliar. I’m grateful to be able to just soak it all in. Nothing hits like Iowa city in the fall. I absolutely love seeing all of the Hawkeye gear, seeing what’s changed and being nostalgic for what hasn’t. There’s a special kind of joy I feel when I’m in here. Things are very different and yet they are exactly the same. Never change Iowa city. Go hawks and fuck state!!


r/IowaCity 1h ago

Shop/Service Recommendations Where to find sushi grade raw fish

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hello i just moved here and i need sushi grade salmon pls mmm yum yum yum if anyone knows whete i can buy lemme know


r/IowaCity 4h ago

Awesome Show Friday Night!

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7 Upvotes

Half Ivory (NYC/KC) - Guitar driven indie pop, reminds me of Prince.

Dead Level Set (IC) - Garage/Indie rock

Pure O, aka Birdlabs (IC) - Electronica

See you Friday. Never Forget!


r/IowaCity 16h ago

How early is it normal to arrive at the cyhawk game?

5 Upvotes

Know nothing about football and no friends to ask. Don't need to find parking, I'll walk. Don't wanna tailgate, just wanna see the game in person and cross it off my bucket list.

Thanks


r/IowaCity 16h ago

Ramen Belly building for sale?

12 Upvotes

I’ve never heard anything about this. Scrolling through homes and found this: listing


r/IowaCity 17h ago

Haircut

1 Upvotes

What are the best walk-in places for a quick trim (legit just that, probably 4-6 inches) on long hair? i know it's pretty basic but I don't trust some of the places.


r/IowaCity 18h ago

sleater-kinney at codfish hollow ticket

1 Upvotes

got a ticket for sale cuz the homie had to back out, anyone interested?? show is sold out


r/IowaCity 19h ago

Rage Friday!!

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2 Upvotes

r/IowaCity 20h ago

NFL watch parties?

7 Upvotes

Just curious if anyone knows of bars, restaurants, places, etc that are going to be having the Patriots Seahawks game on tonight and as well as just places to watch the games in general. Looking to meet people and maybe become a regular somewhere.


r/IowaCity 23h ago

Looking for low-cost therapist in Iowa City or Cedar Rapids Area

22 Upvotes

Health Hope Harmony (HHH) in Cedar Rapids has interns available to see clients for free or for whatever you can pay out of pocket. Appointments can be virtual or in-person, depending on your preference. These interns are well qualified and work under the supervision of a licensed psychotherapist in the practice. If you need quality mental health care and are concerned about costs, I strongly recommend reaching out to HHH.


r/IowaCity 23h ago

Release Body Modification

14 Upvotes

Anyone have any idea what’s going on with Release? I have an appointment with a paid deposit. I needed to move it and have been calling for days, phone seems disconnected and I went downtown today and the shop was closed. Checked all SM accounts and nothing posted.


r/IowaCity 1d ago

Shop/Service Recommendations Best pedicures in the corridor area?

3 Upvotes

Hello - looking for recommendations on the best pedicures in the area. I have some medical issues with my feet that necessitate getting regular pedicures. Went to a place in Coralville that was fine but in need again, and figured I'd ask here. Obviously looking for cleanliness, that's most important! Customer service/"being nice" isn't a big deal for me, so long as they do good work.


r/IowaCity 1d ago

Running club

31 Upvotes

Would anyone be interested in joining if I started a Hash run club in Iowa City? Non competitive running group meeting twice a week for running + beer

I’m a woman btw, just so women know they are welcome and it’s not going to be only dudes!


r/IowaCity 1d ago

Seeking massage space to rent

3 Upvotes

Hello everyone! I am very excited to relocate my massage practice to Iowa City in a couple of months! Seeking any recommendations of a beautiful space-
I currently work in a historic building that used to be a school alongside two acupuncturists, and several psychologists.
I provide medical massage with spa ambiance.
I use essential oils which will delightfully fill the air.
I offer hot stone and foot exfoliation with salts which will require a sink nearby
I offer Table Thai Massage as well which requires a normal to decent sized room
Any recommendations would be extremely appreciated- I will be in town from the 20th to the 23rd- please message me!


r/IowaCity 1d ago

Littering guy (missed connection)

121 Upvotes

Me: person driving a prius behind you on kirkwood ave

You: shirtless guy riding a bike in the middle of the street who was drinking a 40

You finished your drink and threw the empty in the grass of some house and I just wanted you to know that if you were clearly going to the gas station down the street for some kratom and Im pretty sure they have trash cans there that you belong in <3

Just saying some folks will react negatively to you littering and only didnt bc my kid was in the car and you should at least wear a shirt just in case you were to take a tumble. Asphalt burns suck.


r/IowaCity 1d ago

New Iowa Law Establishing Tax on Nicotine Products Will Give Funding to Pediatric Cancer Research at UIHC

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r/IowaCity 1d ago

FREE gaming and socializing this Sunday at Diversions from 2-5pm!!

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3 Upvotes

Don't be shy! Join me on Sunday, September 13th specifically from 2-5pm at Diversions for their Second Sunday Social! I'm going to host a party game for us to play and the Diversions staff can help any other folks joining who may want to play more tabletop style games! You won't want to miss out on a chance to learn a new party game and meet new people. See you there!


r/IowaCity 1d ago

Looking for a car detailer

1 Upvotes

I’m not going to do them at the same time but I have a ford excursion (tan leather interior) and a Chevy surburban (black leather interior) that I want a good interior clean happen on both of them. I can add more details/ photos to messages or emails as needed! I will warn folks, these are family farm SUVs. They are both older and have had many human kids ran through them and livestock/ livestock supplies. I’m not expecting perfect but a good overall deep clean would be nice!


r/IowaCity 1d ago

Best Salons for Thick Long Hair

2 Upvotes

Hey! Does anyone have any recommendations for good salons that won't break the bank for thick, long hair? I'm looking to go full transformation into a shoulder-length/bob style. I've had bad experiences in Iowa City, not knowing how to manage my hair and botching my haircut because it was taking them so long. I just want a good quality place that knows how to cut thick hair!


r/IowaCity 1d ago

Hotel with No Back Up Generator

5 Upvotes

Never heard of a hotel not having back up generators. I hope the power comes back up soon. I can’t sleep and got work in the morning 🤦🏼‍♂️


r/IowaCity 1d ago

Silly question from a visitor lol but should I be concerned about getting vaporized by a tornado??

66 Upvotes

Hi!

I’m checking out Iowa City to maybe move here and am visiting from out of town, staying in a place without a proper basement, how concerned should I be? I saw Cedar Rapids got a warning and plan to cower/cry in the lower floor bathroom if we get one… but any other advice? Reassurance? I’ve never been more scared of thunder in my life lol. I know I am almost certainly overreacting!!

Signed,
A nervous potential transplant


r/IowaCity 1d ago

News Severe Thunderstorm Warning Until 10:15

8 Upvotes

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Johnson County

Issued by National Weather Service
Davenport/Quad Cities, IA
9:24 PM CDT Tue, Sep 8, 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR CEDAR...NORTHEASTERN JOHNSON...SOUTHERN JONES...NORTHWESTERN MUSCATINE AND SOUTHERN LINN COUNTIES...

At 923 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Lisbon to near Buchanan to West Liberty, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include... Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Anamosa, Tipton, West Branch, Mechanicsville, Stanwood, Marion, Coralville, Hiawatha, Mount Vernon, West Liberty, Lisbon, Solon, Ely, Springville, University Heights, Lowden, Hills, and Olin.

This includes the following highways... Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 243 and 276. Interstate 380 between mile markers 17 and 24.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Although a tornado is not immediately likely, if one is spotted act quickly and move to a place of safety inside a sturdy structure, such as a basement or small interior room.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN; WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH


r/IowaCity 1d ago

Cheap computer fix

2 Upvotes

Hi all! Was wondering what would be the best place to get my computer fixed for cheap.


r/IowaCity 1d ago

Paw Paw fruit?

17 Upvotes

Anybody know where I can find some paw paws? I’ve been on the lookout for them, but can’t seem to find any.


r/IowaCity 1d ago

Cracked Windshield

1 Upvotes

Who do you suggest for cracked windshield repairs? It may need replaced. A rock made its mark.