Iowa City Book Festival
Downtown Iowa CityThe Iowa City Book Festival is happening October 18–25, 2026! Join us for a week of literary events, author talks, readings, and more at various locations throughout downtown Iowa City.
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PorchLight: Writing Grief
PorchLight Literary Arts Center 1019 E Washington St, Iowa CityGrief Writing - A monthly exploration of loss and heartbreak Jennifer New leads this monthly group that uses writing as a reflective tool to explore loss. Francis Weller's Five Gates of
Christopher Merrill Receives the 2026 Paul Engle Prize
Coralville Public Library 1401 5th St., CoralvilleChristopher Merrill has been named the 15th recipient of the Paul Engle Prize, presented by the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature organization. The prize, established in 2011, honors an
