Iowa City News

Don't miss out on the Iowa City/Coralville Jaycee's fireworks display to be launched from Hubbard Park in the downtown Iowa City area. Jaycee's has contracted with J & M displays to offer the show, which will last roughly 15 to 20 minutes Friday evening.

Trekfest, Riverside's annual community festival with a little science fiction thrown in, attracted several hundred people again this year. Some people took the opportunity to dress as their favorite Star Trek characters, while others simply enjoyed the parade, rides, and entertainment.

As the flooding progressed (which may crest at the Coralville reservoir on Sunday), volunteers continued working together to fill thousands if not hundreds of thousands of sandbags over the past few days and today.

Amidst theory that the Burlington bridge, almost essentially the last surviving link between east and west, will be closed, the bridge fortunately remains open for those needing to travel in this dangerous time.

Floodwaters continue to rise, not expecting to crest until well above any possibly normal flood zone. Several dangers are, of course, imminent in such a flood situation. Richard, who works for Facilities Management, told of one potentially devastating situation.

Every major news outlet is already on the scene, and we better be too. The Owl will now be making an advanced effort to bring you more coverage of the Iowa City Flooding, as up to date possible. First, some major developments.

Enjoying the great day, as rain looms about an hour away, a couple of youngsters play chess on the walk near the Iowa City Public Library using the built in life-sized chess board. The game was a great way to enjoy the day in downtown Iowa City, as temperatures hovered in the high 70s with no sun visible.

"Because it makes people happy," chimed two young girls offering free hugs to the public. That same sentiment reverbed through the air of ArtFest, the summer 2008 festival that is often given rave reviews by all the local publications.

Don't miss out on Riverside's annual Trekfest. Every year Riverside's Area Community Club carries out this annual summer festival, mixing the magic of science fiction into the type of small town fair that James T.

Want free ice cream. Just head to Whitey's Ice Cream in downtown Iowa City. They are offering free single-scoops of ice cream to the public on Sunday, June 8, in celebration of their 75th anniversary. You can choose any of their standard ice cream flavors, including those favorites like Mint Chocolate Chip.