I moved here a few months ago and am looking to hear from others on good ways to meet new people in Iowa City. I’m 26f, married, no kids.

I have a kid going to the University of Iowa this fall as a freshman and I live in Iowa City. I saw Public Safety serve a warning for trespassing to a neighbor in my building back during the pro-palestine protests, essentially for protesting the genocide in Gaza. I've heard a lot of Universities have put into place anti-speech codes into their codesnof conduct to suppress speech they don't like. I am wondering for current Hawkeyes if they have any knowledge about recent changes that have been put into place to suppress free speech into the University of Iowa's Code of Conduct that I should warn my kid about. I appreciate any insights.

Looking for affordable self defense and or de-escalation training in the area. It can just be basics up to a certification course. It just needs to be practical.

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I’m looking for an interior designer who can help me with my basement remodel. I don’t have a huge budget. I’m hoping this person can give me confidence that I’m making good decisions and provide ideas!

Very much a beginner, and looking for painting or sculpting classes that are more targeted towards that in the IC area. Kirkwood used to have similar classes, as far as I can tell, but that seems to have moved out of Iowa City.

https://www.1630kcjj.com/2025/02/02/iowa-city-woman-facing-decades-in-prison-after-alleged-tampering-with-records/

"Hochstedler and Bennett were booked into the Johnson County Jail early Sunday morning. Bennett faces 14 counts of Tampering with Records and could be sentenced to up to 28 years in prison if convicted on all charges.

Kevin Hochstedler faces the same 14 Tampering with Records counts as well as one count of 1st degree Theft. He faces up to 38 years in prison if convicted on all counts."

Lived on the east coast for a few years and the only 2 things i miss are deep fried hot dogs and Philly cheesesteaks.. has anyone found a cheesesteak remotely close to the real thing in Iowa?

Rookie driver here, got the left side door of my car scratched with the annoying giant pillar in the IMU:(. Want to know any recommended body shop for minor scratch repair (no dent at all) like this, I am a poor student without much money, hope to go somewhere cheap and honest, thanks soooo much for any advice🥹

I've got a handful business ideas and I'm realizing most might align nicely with worker owned co-op business models.

I have a lack of business experience. I'd like to start having meetings at the North Liberty CoLab with people with skills in business startups, technical engineering, or just ambitious people.

cornfield citizen please come in here and tell me i used chatgpt

Link - https://www.homes.com/property/428-kimball-rd-iowa-city-ia/

In light of yesterday’s thread, what businesses do you feel do good things for the community and treat their employees well?

Anyone missing a large black and white fluffy cat? I have never seen it around until this week. I haven’t been able to get close enough for a picture but it looks similar to the one in the photo. We are close to the Coralville water treatment plant.

plus suspicious font changes… maybe chatgpt?

Looking for a gym I can bring my kid to. Maybe kids. But only one for now. They’re really getting into working out and lifting and I’d love to foster that with them as a former power lifter.

Wouldn’t even be using all the equipment mainly just free weights to start…

Extra points for being cheap and clean. Lol

Anyone know of any improv classes or local theatres that need actors? Haven’t performed since like HS… but lookin to get back out of my comfort zone

I’m selling a covered, fully enclosed parking spot that is secured through a key code. It is located at 302 S Gilbert St downtown Iowa City. This spot is for the Spring 2025 semester (now - July 2025)

NOTE: If you are an Apartments at Iowa tenant there is a $40 transfer fee. If you are NOT a tenant there is a $290 transfer fee

Price: $675

Posted this a couple of months back and it sparked quite the conversation about the items listed and IC landlords, with several of you suggesting legal action. The reaction to my initial post encouraged me to see if I could make something happen and here I am with an update!

Shortly after receiving this deposit return I reached out to the landlords for proof and clarification of all the items that were deducted. They responded quick and said they would see what they could come up with, but that it would take same time.

After seeing my post here and the reaction from all of you, a roommate of mine from this apartment decided he would take them to small claims court citing Iowa landlord tenant law.

A court mediation was had two weeks ago with the landlords sending three of their own to try and come to a resolution without a trial against my lone roommate. In which, my roommate asked for the full deposit back which was outright refused. The landlords referenced several images of minor damages not related to the charges listed, including rotting caulk along one bathtub seal, mentioned that they had drafted an email response to my initial inquiry but forgot to send it, and came back with the offer of an additional $600 to us, bringing the total to $1500 of the $2500 total deposit being returned. My roommate refused that, and an eventual compromise was met at $1000 additional, or $1900 of the total $2500 being returned with the landlords refusing to pay the ~$100 filing fee that my roommate paid.

All in all, we see this as a big win, especially considering no court trial was had. This all goes to show that the landlords can be held accountable for their actions, and that if you know of anyone in a similar situation, it could very well be worth it to question the landlords.

TLDR; small claims suit was filed against landlords, after court mediation (no trial) they agreed to give an additional $1,000 back to us (tenants)

If I put my money where my values are, which is no mango Mussolini or his ilk, where should I avoid from now on?

New to the area, need a mechanic

Ground beef, 10lb roll - 3.99/lb

8oz New York Strip, 14 steak case - 99.99

Bacon, 12lb case - 34.99

They had more items like pork loins, pork ribs, salmon, shrimp. But these are the things we were interested. They're parked next to PetSmart.

Sign says offer accepted… does anyone know what is going into the old Goosetown building?

Hi, Iowa City Community! It's me again--I am told I am ostensibly a Redditor!

Struggling with your cover letter for your dream job? Need another set of eyes on that poem you wrote for the slam next week (are those still a thing?) Want to make sure that reddit post you're about to send is free of egregious spelling errors that the entire sub will focus on instead of the substance of your opinion? Dying to have someone look at the latest chapter from your novel? Uncomfortable with your English skills and need someone to make sure your housing application is written correctly?

Well, then, come on down to the Iowa City Public Library!

Thursday nights from 6pm-8pm, in Meeting Room E on the 2nd floor, drop by and meet with a tutor from the University of Iowa Writing Center to go over literally any work of writing you want to work on!

(As long as it's in English. Sorry.)

Tutors will be there every Thursday between now and May. We know that, in a UNESCO City of Literature, the best writers aren't the ones who publish or the ones who get awards--they're the ones who write, period.

Stop by and say hi--and maybe bring a page or two!

The Community Writing Center is a joint effort between the University of Iowa and Kirkwood Community College.

I am hoping to get more consistent about going to the gym. My fitness goals include increasing my athletic stamina and gaining a moderate amount of muscle.

My preferences are

- Gym with good culture (I am motivated/kept consistent by people/social relationships)

-In southern Coralville or west side IC (I don't want to drive too far)

-Reasonable price (want to get a good value, and don't want a year long contract, in case it doesn't work out)

Considering my goals and preferences, what gym do you think would work best for me?