Matcha, Manga, and Mayonnaise: Sakura

April 27, 2018

“A lovely spring night suddenly vanished while we viewed cherry blossoms” –Matsuo Basho, translated by Haiku Guy
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Matcha, Manga, Miscellaneous

April 10, 2018

By Onae Parker

A look at Japan from the proverbial magnifying glass–because the little things can make the biggest difference (Image via Illusion 360)!

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Mission Creek Festival: Deb Olin Unferth and Andrea Lawlor @ Prairie Lights

March 25, 2018

By Onae Parker

Here’s another awesome event to look forward to for the 2018 Mission Creek Festival.
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Matcha, Manga, and Manners

March 19, 2018

By Onae Parker

Where politeness reaches another level.
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Matcha, Manga, and Mayonnaise

March 4, 2018

By Onae Parker

Mayonnaise, mayonnaise, mayonnaise…
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Matcha, Manga, and the Tokyo Metro

February 19, 2018

By Onae Parker

Don’t worry if you forgot your headphones at home, trains in Tokyo now come with classical music!
Image via Tokyo Metro

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Matcha, Manga, Mayonnaise: Exercise

February 8, 2018

By Onae Parker

Anyone up for some rajio taiso?
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Matcha, Manga, and Mayonnaise: Coming Home in Japan

February 5, 2018

By Onae Parker

When “home sweet home” means something a little different.
Image via livedoor blog.

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Bach Is Back: What to Add to Your Seasonal Playlist

December 16, 2017

By Onae Parker

We all have our seasonal favorites… but would you make Grieg one of them?
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Matcha, Manga, and Mayonnaise: Shamisen’s Alter Ego

November 15, 2017

By Onae Parker

The shamisen–sometimes called a banjo, sometimes a lute. This staple of Japanese folk music has many faces.
Photo via atpress

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Concert Preview: Father John Misty at Val Air Ballroom DSM on October 1

Father John Misty returns to Iowa tonight on October 1st at the Val Air Ballroom in Des Moines for the first time since performing at 80/35 festival in 2022, a show I was not only at, but also vaguely remember.

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Your Arms Are My Cocoon brought the death of a rabbit tour to Iowa City (again!) – September 23, 2025

Last week, Chicago’s emo sweethearts Your Arms Are My Cocoon returned to Iowa City (again!), this time in the basement of someone’s house.

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Des Moines’ plan to solve its budget crisis: gentrification

Des Moines is facing the culmination of multiple long-standing budgetary crises resulting in its present $17 million annual deficit. Without room in the general fund, transportation is facing cuts, utility rates have been hiked, and agencies reorganized…

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The Time is ‘Nowski: Hawks Fight Their Way Out Of Piscataway, 38-28

Iowa unveiled a far more dynamic offense at Rutgers, mixing creativity with big-play confidence behind Mark Gronowski’s command. The result was a 38-28 road win that felt like a turning point for the Hawkeyes’ attack.

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Alone at the Top

As the final seconds drained away at Kinnick Stadium, Kirk Ferentz was doused in orange Gatorade and handed his place in history. With win No. 206, Ferentz passed Woody Hayes to become the winningest coach in Big Ten history, his understated Midwestern legacy built less on titles than on the thousands of players who call him their coach.

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Concert Preview: White Reaper w/ Lip Critic and World’s Worst at Gabe’s Oct. 4. An open-eyed look into the new record Only Slightly Empty

Concert Preview: Father John Misty at Val Air Ballroom DSM on October 1

Your Arms Are My Cocoon brought the death of a rabbit tour to Iowa City (again!) – September 23, 2025

September 21, BOOTCAMP release show, “The Love” and the importance of local music scenes.

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Matcha, Manga, and Mayonnaise: Study Abroad

Matcha, Manga, and Mayonnaise: Sports!

Matcha, Manga, and Mayonnaise: Sumo

Matcha, Manga, and Mayonnaise: Sakura

Matcha, Manga, Miscellaneous

Matcha, Manga, and Manners

Matcha, Manga, and Mayonnaise

Matcha, Manga, and the Tokyo Metro

Matcha, Manga, Mayonnaise: Exercise

Matcha, Manga, and Mayonnaise: Coming Home in Japan

Bach Is Back: What to Add to Your Seasonal Playlist

Matcha, Manga, and Mayonnaise: Shamisen’s Alter Ego

Concert Preview: Father John Misty at Val Air Ballroom DSM on October 1

Your Arms Are My Cocoon brought the death of a rabbit tour to Iowa City (again!) – September 23, 2025

Law Enforcement Warns Students About Fentanyl-laced Prescription Pills.

Des Moines’ plan to solve its budget crisis: gentrification

The Time is ‘Nowski: Hawks Fight Their Way Out Of Piscataway, 38-28

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