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Food & Drink

Best Rooftop Bars in Iowa

As if Iowa wasn’t already beautiful enough—now, thanks to a number of iconic rooftop bars, you can take in the gorgeous sights of some of the state’s most beautiful cities via a bird’s-eye view too. Here are some of the best rooftop bars in Iowa to visit on your next evening outing.

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Fabulous People

Fabulous People: Lovar Davis Kidd

Lovar Davis Kidd (who goes by L.D.) is a poet, author, dance educator, musician and CEO of 100% OVER RACISM., which started as a protest sign combating racism and is now an apparel company that encourages people to #wearyourtruth. A portion of proceeds from 100% OVER RACISM. support Black-owned businesses in Eastern Iowa.

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Fabulous People

Fabulous People: Akwi Nji

Akwi Nji, a full-time Iowa artist and writer, recently launched a “nationwide visual and audio storytelling arts initiative to tell the true stories, inspired by the keepsakes in our houses that are made of fabric, of who we are in our everyday lives.” Each US state and territory will be represented at the project’s completion in 2024.

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Fabulous People

Fabulous People: Torey Rohde

Torey Rohde, of Iowa City’s Torey Rohde Photography, is a wedding and lifestyle photographer who takes an artistic approach to capture people being, well, people. “I love candid moments, movement and lots of laughter and play in my portraits.”

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Fabulous People: Amanda Dee

Amanda Dee is a photographer and owner of Amanda Dee Photography, located in the NewBo neighborhood of Cedar Rapids. “My passion is capturing the connection we have with our world and the people most important to us.”

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See & Do

Where to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Iowa

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. And between city parades, Irish-centric cooking classes, and a number of other celebratory events, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday all throughout the state. Here’s where you can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2021 in Iowa.