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Parking Update: The meters at the City’s Burling

Parking Update: The meters at the City’s Burlington Street parking lot, east of the Starbucks on Clinton Street, have been removed and replaced with the ParkMobile digital payment.

Starting this week, those who park in the lot will have to use the ParkMobile app, or ParkMobile Iowa City website, in order to pay for parking.

🅿️ Download the ParkMobile App: https://park.parkmobile.io/ia/iowa-city/iowa-city-ia-parking

To learn more about parking options visit the @cityofiowacity’s website: https://www.icgov.org/government/departments-and-divisions/transportation/parking/parking-ramps-parking-meters

We love seeing the smiling faces of our grand priz

We love seeing the smiling faces of our grand prize basket winners! These two brothers were selected as this year’s Downtown Hunt for the Elves’ winners. Stores donated a unique array of goodies including a vintage puzzle, free movie passes, gift cards, a toy dragon, and a piggy bank filled with $1 coins.

Thank you to those who made the trip Downtown to wander through shops, restaurants, and venues in search of Santa’s helpers. This activity continues to be a community favorite and if you’re Downtown during the wintertime, you’re bound to see families and friends looking high and low for the elf on the shelf. A big thank you to our 50+ businesses who continue to participate in this lovely and heartwarming tradition. We’re already looking forward to the 2025 holiday season!

The Pop-Up Shops in the Ped Mall are sticking arou

The Pop-Up Shops in the Ped Mall are sticking around a little longer to brighten your winter! Don’t miss these amazing local vendors bringing unique finds to shop downtown. Check out who’s popping up next:

@p_s_won & @icpresscoop | January 14 - 17
@rapscallion.press | January 14 - 26
@shopredandleevintage | Jan 17-23
Virginia Meyers Display | Jan 27-31
@shopstrawberrylane | Jan 24-26
@amadecommunity | Feb 1-2

The @wedgepizzaic is officially back downtown and

The @wedgepizzaic is officially back downtown and open at 113 Iowa Avenue next to @joesplaceic.🍕🎉

After nearly a decade away, this local favorite is bringing its signature slices, fresh-made desserts, and community vibes back to the heart of Iowa City.

Perfect for a quick bite, carry-out, or delivery, The Wedge is continuing to serve up fan favorites like the Nutcracker, Red Baron, Love Supreme, and other vegan and gluten-free options. While their focus remains on pizza, let them tempt you with delicious cookies, cakes, pies, and cheesecakes for dessert.

Stop by and celebrate their downtown homecoming today! ❤️

The Joy March, a quarterly event meant to spread j

The Joy March, a quarterly event meant to spread joy, low-key nonsense, and sudden surprise in Downtown Iowa City, will take place on Saturday, January 18th. Anyone from the community can partake in the march - participants dress in silly costumes, make noise, and manifest joy while bopping around Downtown.

Leading up to this unique celebration, the Iowa City Press Co-op (ICPC) will be putting on a week-long public print jam and art installation at our Pop-up Shop in Black Hawk Mini Park. Follow @icpresscoop and @icjoymarch for updates on print times and special evening events at the shops. The march kicks off at 1:30 PM at Black Hawk Mini Park in the Ped Mall—come ready to have fun and embrace the unexpected!

What to expect in the shops?
- Printmaking JOY: Plates and presses will be available for interactive printmaking with and for the public
- On-Demand Printing: Create Joy Flags and urgent demand postcards (printed the old-fashioned way)
- Free & Open: All activities are free and open to everyone! During closed hours, the space will transform into an evolving print installation.

Hours:
Saturday, January 11: 11-5pm
Sunday, January 12: 11-5pm
Monday, January 13: 12-4pm
Tuesday, January 14: 12-4pm
Wednesday, January 15: 12-4pm
Thursday, January 16: 12-6pm
Friday, January 17: 12-4pm

The holiday hustle is behind us—now it’s time

The holiday hustle is behind us—now it’s time to chill out and treat yourself! Cozy Clearance is bringing you cold-weather steals to warm your wardrobe and home. Think sweaters, fuzzy socks, blankets, mugs, seasonal candles, and more at up to 75% off!

📅 When: Thursday, January 23rd - Sunday, January 26th

🛍️ Shops: @223babyco @akardesignstore @cieloiowacity @discerningeye @dulcineaiowacity @glassandojewelry @iowabookic @prairiekitchenstore @revivaliowacity @villages_iowacity @textilesinc @theshopiowacity @ugphawkeyes @velvetcoat @willowandstock

Don’t let these cool deals pass you by—it’s Downtown Iowa City’s winter version of Sidewalk Sales! Stock up on all the cozy essentials you need to make winter your favorite season.

#CozyClearance #ShopDowntownIC #WinterDeals

Fresh snow for a fresh new year! There’s nothing

Fresh snow for a fresh new year! There’s nothing quite like the charm of a snowy downtown—snowflakes falling, warm drinks waiting, and many reasons to bundle up and visit. ❄️

Meet Amanda – Assistant Manager at @223babyco an

Meet Amanda – Assistant Manager at @223babyco and employee since the beginning in 2021. For her, the holidays are all about the little joys—whether it’s seeing kids light up at the toy displays, decking out the shop in festive decorations, or revisiting memories through her cherished ornament collection.

𝗙𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀:
“I love watching all of the kiddies running around and being in awe of our toy displays! I also love getting to dig out the Christmas decorations and go crazy with displays!”

𝗙𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻:
“We did a collab with a local photographer and offered customers a holiday photo session and shopping experience. It was so fun to see all of the families dressed in their Holiday outfits. I especially loved watching the parents trying to keep the kiddos still for the camera!”

𝗙𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽:
“We have Christmas JellyCats in right now and I’m fighting the urge to buy one everytime I come into work!”

𝗙𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
“I love digging through all the ornaments I’ve collected over the years! It’s like reliving all of my past holiday memories all over again every year!”

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