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1 week ago | 
iowapublicradio.org | Josie Fischels |Samantha McIntosh |Charity Nebbe
Brant Bollman doesn’t just make puppets — he brings larger-than-life creatures to small-town Iowa. Bollman, who serves as the director of theater arts at William Penn University, is also the founder of Uplifting Puppet Co., a nonprofit arts group he launched just two years ago to build community and spark imagination through puppetry.
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1 month ago | 
iowapublicradio.org | Josie Fischels
The nearly mile-long light sculpture titled Evanescent Field covers the museum's exterior. It will light up the museum each night at sunset.
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1 month ago | 
iowapublicradio.org | Josie Fischels |Caitlin Troutman |Charity Nebbe
At the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy in Cedar Rapids, students flood in after school, rushing to music lessons, band practices and rooms stocked with art supplies. The academy recently moved into a new home — the historic Arthur Elementary School, a sprawling two-story building that’s now a work-in-progress and an art project in itself. In the stairwell, each brick is individually decorated by visitors.
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Mar 3, 2025 | 
iowapublicradio.org | Josie Fischels
The music festival, which has hosted both Chappell Roan and Noah Kahan, and matched her donation, pledged its support for "access to mental health care for all musicians."
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Mar 2, 2025 | 
iowapublicradio.org | Josie Fischels
Iowa City's first-ever "Free Week," held Feb. 18-22, offers over 40 free events and performances across more than 20 venues downtown.
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Mar 2, 2025 | 
iowapublicradio.org | Josie Fischels
The Waterloo school district reversed its decision to participate in the African American Read-In and returned free children's books intended for students.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
iowapublicradio.org | Josie Fischels
The concert, to be held on Aug. 30, marks a new era for the expanding movie site in Dyersville and solidifies it as an expanded, multifaceted event venue.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
iowapublicradio.org | Anthony Scanga |Josie Fischels
The Hinterland Music Festival will return August 1-3 with its most diverse lineup yet, and here at Studio One, we are thrilled! The lineup is strong from top to bottom, and includes Bleachers, The Marias, Remi Wolf, Clairo, Sierra Ferrell, Glass Beams, Good Neighbours, Royal Otis, Gigi Perez, Scowl and many more. Rounding out the festival lineup are the headliners: Tyler, The Creator, Kacey Musgraves and Lana Del Rey.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
iowapublicradio.org | Josie Fischels
A law banning TikTok in the United States is scheduled to take effect on Sunday, unless the Supreme Court rules otherwise. During oral arguments on Jan. 10, TikTok lawyer Noel Francisco told justices, "On Jan. 19, as I understand it, we shut down."The law has garnered outrage among TikTok creators, many of whom have built massive followings — and even careers — on the app.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
iowapublicradio.org | Josie Fischels
There's no shortage of entertainment coming to Iowa this year. From live music to theatre to comedy acts, you're sure to find something you'll love.
