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Adam and Jill Sutherland explained how local groups at Iowa City and UNI have honored their late son Parker with several memorial activities that unite the community in his remembrance.

Photos capture the Hawkeye Marching Band’s iconic moments at Kinnick Stadium and local parades, including performances at Homecoming and the Fall Welcome Concert, showcasing a legacy that has energized Iowa City's community & sports fans over the years.

Northside Oktoberfest returns on Saturday, Sept.

26 at the historic Northside Marketplace to mark its 30th anniversary with BrewFest offering unlimited craft beverage samples, Bier Hall providing food and live music, and SodaFest hosting kid-friendly activities — BrewFest tickets cost $60 while general admission remains free.

Orchestra Iowa is hosting its second annual Bachtoberfest at three eastern Iowa venues from Sept.

25 to 27 — Cedar Rapids at Brucemore at 7 p.m., Amana at Festhalle Barn at 7:30 p.m., and Iowa City at Riverside Festival Stage at 2:30 p.m. — with Compass Memorial Healthcare sponsoring.

Thousands of University of Iowa Health Care staff signed a petition to block a steep 200% parking rate increase at the North Liberty campus, where fees will rise from $21 to $73 monthly by 2028 (union rep Hannah Bott said employees feel trapped by limited transit options).