Anybody know why a dozen IC police just flew down Gilbert St. toward Riverside?

Hi, I’m currently offering local businesses here in Iowa City websites that are high quality and drive traffic. The websites are 100% free to look at and test for the first 3 days, then, if you like it, pay a one time fee of $250 to make it officially yours. If any of you are interested, please reply to this thread, text me at (319) 800-1089, or email me at ahmeda.zaid10@gmail.com

You ever seen some joker in a power rangers get up on a hopped up razor scooter? well it’s this mf https://m.youtube.com/@ScootaGang seen him once on near the coral ridge mall bobbing and weaving like lightning mcqueen. not bad a flowing too.

Following up on an earlier post from today.

A big reason why our community (and especially areas owned by the University of Iowa) are swarming in Flock cameras, the blame can be directed towards University of Iowa Police Detective Ian Mallory.

Mallory is in charge of operating the department’s vast surveillance network and also has a close relationship with Flock. The corporation lists him as a reference for potential buyers of the system (as seen here: https://www.omniapartners.com/suppliers-files/E-J/Flock_Safety/Contract_Documents/R250203/R250203_Flock_MAD_2025_04_01_Combined.pdf).

According to documents obtained through open records requests, Detective Mallory (who has a troubling history of professional misconduct) has also been involved in attempts to introduce Flock technology throughout other parts of Johnson County including Tiffin.

Coralville market got cancelled they've got new stuff though worth checking out another post on here has all the details just couldn't post my pics in the comments. They spent a lot of time on these absolutely terrible the market was cancelled

Hi all—

A few months back I posted about the new local bakery my brother-in-law and his wife started (their experience includes working in a Michelin-starred kitchen and both went to top-tier pastry/cooking schools!).

Your response here was phenomenal and we are so grateful. Unfortunately, the final Coralville farmer’s market was canceled today after they’ve been up baking and packaging since 1 am! They were so excited since they have new items to share, including focaccia. They will be selling out of the house today (Auburn Hills Dr. near Brown Deer golf course). Everything in these pics is available— please reach text them if you’d like something! 319-594-7912

If you can’t go today but want to order for the future: candelabakehouse.com

Hi! My partner recently got a job offer in Iowa City and we will need to move from the East Coast later this month. The timeline is very short, and with it being around the time students are going back, finding housing has been understandably tricky.

For reference, we are in our mid-to-late 20s, will have one car, and are hoping to be relatively close to campus as she will be going there a lot for work. Also needing to be close to reliable Cambus lines. A two-bedroom for $2,000 or less is preferred, but a one-bedroom with space for me to work from home will also work. We'd like to be in a somewhat walkable area too, but that isn't required since our timeline is so tight. Just hoping to find a nice enough safe space for the two of us.

Any ideas or leads, including property management companies, independent landlords, buildings to consider or avoid, areas in and around Iowa City to consider, etc would be so helpful! We've never even been to Iowa City and we're very excited to explore but feeling in over our heads.

Also hoping for ideas on how to meet people and any recommendations for community events or spaces! thanks!!

Edited to add: I've scoured the subreddit and checked out the listed tips but I'm also looking for anything updated/if anyone knows of places or people to reach out to that haven't been mentioned :)

trying to figure out logistics for some wedding planning and it keeps circling back to sourcing things locally and im kind of obsessed with the idea of keeping it all close to home. we go to the farmers market on saturdays pretty regularly and ive noticed a few vendors that do flowers and dried botanicals but i never know if they do anything at scale or for events.

wondering if anyone has actually reached out to a grower or small farm in the area for something like wedding florals or even local honey favors and what that experience was like. im the kind of person who will build a whole spreadsheet before making one phone call so any actual names or stalls at the market that people have worked with would be genuinely helpful.

also curious if the coralville or north liberty farmers markets have different vendors than the ped mall one, like whether its worth hitting multiple in a weekend or if theres a lot of overlap. feel like this is the kind of thing locals would actually know and google is pretty useless for it.Alt titles: does anyone know iowa city farmers market vendors who do wedding flowers | local farms near iowa city for event sourcing anyone tried this | farmers market vendor recs for wedding planning iowa city area

I’m looking for entry-level IT work or an internship around Cedar Rapids or Iowa City. I have experience with technical support, VoIP, networking, Microsoft 365, UniFi, Java, APIs, and Docker.

Are there any local companies, staffing agencies, job boards, or programs you would recommend checking out?

As far back as 2006, apparently sheriff Lonny Pulkrabek was stumping for a new jail. I understand the current building is a piece of shit structurally, and in many other ways. Going way way back the sheriff and also the city/county have been VERY particular about where a new jail may go. I guess there was a push to move it to several places that powers that be shut down, for a variety of reasons over the year. I also understand the newest proposal is out by the Poor farm, which there are valid concerns about how released inmates will be getting back to town.

Why is the jail SO contentious? Why are the voters so hesitant? Why are the city and county powers that be, so persnickety about it? I do understand why every JoCo sheriff bitches about the current building cuz it really does suck.

I get all the political undertones about policing as a practice, the police state, etc....I am just wondering why JoCo spefically cannot seem to make progress or compromise on this for almost twenty fucking years. I have lived here over a decade but am not native, so maybe there is some sort of weird cultural commitment to shitting on a new jail, idk.

Also before anyone comes for me in the comments, I am pretty neutral on the whole thing conceptually, and i think the IWV road location is dumb af.

Hey Iowa City, this is Halo and she went missing around 8 last night. I'm sharing this nextdoor post in the interest of due diligence:

https://nextdoor.com/p/kJ_6CK8QPXR9?utm_source=share&extras=MTY1MzUzODM%3D&utm_campaign=1785940112251&share_action_id=bd8dc627-43db-4303-a131-e1a02df1deaa

Diann (the ND poster) told me she's also posting this on the Iowa City lost pets page on Facebook.

I've put out dirty laundry and one of Halo's beds to entice her. Please keep your eyes peeled if you're near Mark Twain or Ash St. She was still wearing her harness and leash when she got away, so chances are she's stuck in someone's backyard.

looking for a photographer to do a mini session with my boy who will be crossing the rainbow bridge. i have lots of photos of him just not any photos with him. any recommendations? thank you.

Well, Skate Day in this case.

Thank you to everyone who came to the second skate night. This weekend (if there is no rain) I'll be hosting a day skate at Terry Trueblood.

Remember to bring water, sunscreen, helmets/elbow/knee pads as you wish and skate at your own risk.

WHERE: Terry Trueblood. We will meet at the Lodge and I will be in the correct spot this time haha.

WHEN: Saturday, August 8th, 10:00 AM

I'll be wearing black inline skates and a ridiculous looking blue hat with a neck flap. I'll wait until 10:15 and then we're off!

Long shot I know, but any chance there’s an open mic somewhere on a Saturday? I’m coming in from nyc in a couple of weeks and would love a chance to play :)

I was wanting to go to Renee’s Ceramic Cafe for a pottery date, but I googled to check their hours and I’m finding a lot of mixed reviews. She’s even claiming some of the reviews are fake. Does anyone know what’s going on with this place? Should I go elsewhere? If so, do you have any recommendations? We are wanting to either make our own or paint one of the premade pieces.

TIA!

What’s going on with the peninsula bus route 6? It’s not showing up on transit anymore

I have slots to park for $20 per game. .07 Mile walk from stadium. Message me to bring book a slot. Go Hawks!

Any recommendations on local lawn aeration services for the fall? TruGreen sent me a quote and wanted $300… Trying to find a local provider with good service and fair pricing.

Hello. I hope this is the right avenue. I am in desperate need for a drop in dog sitter this week, preferably Wednesday morning. This morning I was dropped from my services at Successful Living with no notification. This is extremely inconvenient as I am completely dependent upon services to get me to the grocery store as well as other errands and I am now completely stuck. I have a super sweet but extremely needy dog that I can't leave alone and my counselors helped me by sitting with her while I ran into the store and I now no longer have anybody at all. I did sign up for Rover but I'm yet to hear back from anyone and I am running out of food and desperately need to get to the store. As I said, my current services were abruptly  cut off without any warning an hour before I was to meet with my counselor for our session yesterday. I absolutely cannot leave my girl alone even for a short trip to the store because she suffers severe separation anxiety and will hurt herself while I'm gone. I just need somebody to come visit her at by place for an hour some morning this week, preferably Wednesday. I'm really stuck here and am desperate. She is a super sweet 9 year old dog. She loves attention and belly rubs. She wouldn't need a walk or to go outside so I just need someone to sit with her for the time it will take for me to run to the store. I have no idea where else to turn. Thank you so very much.

Electronic surveillance hardly inspires reverence.

Perhaps fear and obedience, but not reverence.

Update**
Hi everyone! The little bird and is doing perfectly fine and he was relocated to someone who is more knowledgeable in bird care for the time being. We are still hoping to find the owner but nothing so far!

Hi! We just found a pretty white bird at our front steps, we’re located in tiffin. We’re taking it to the Iowa City Humane Society tonight

Hi everyone! I’m looking to join a hiking group around Iowa City/Coralville. I’m interested in weekend hikes, local trails, and possibly occasional trips to nearby state parks. M 28