Back to School Registration and School Items Info: This Week in Iowa City

Did I miss good anything that's happening in Iowa City this week? Let me know in comments and I'll add it to the list.

Hello, Iowa City. It may be a little hot and rainy to start out the week, but we'll try to make the best of it.

Back to School Time

It's August already, and that means it's back to school time. Haven't started your back to school shopping or eRegistered yet? Worry not, there is still plenty of time. Just check out this helpful article here: Back to School: Shopping Lists and Key Dates for Iowa City School District

Mickey Hart Band Plays at the Englert (with preshow beer sampling)
Thursday at 8:00
Ticketing:
Reserved Seating
$30 Advance
$33 Day of Show 

Are you a Grateful Dead fan? Do you like to drink free beer? Was that second one a silly question?

Check out this performance description of the Mickey Hart Band from the Englert, and also note that there will be a beer sampling from Founders Brewing Company at 7:00 before the show.

Mickey Hart is best known for his nearly three decades as an integral part of an extraordinary expedition into the soul and spirit of music, disguised as the rock and roll band the Grateful Dead. As half of the percussion tandem known as the Rhythm Devils, Mickey and Bill Kreutzmann transcended the conventions of rock drumming. Their extended polyrhythmic excursions were highlights of Grateful Dead shows, introducing the band's audience to an ever-growing arsenal of percussion instruments from around the world. Exposure to these exotic sounds fueled Mickey's desire to learn about the various cultures that produced them.

School Board Withdraw Deadline on Aug. 6

Last day to change your mind guys...

City Council Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 6

Among the topics to discuss: The city council will receive a staff review of alternative landfill technologies that the city may adopt to reduce waste (literally). Also, will the Jefferson Building become a boutique hotel?

Meanwhile, in Des Moines...

Happiness Is the Iowa State Fair Parade: Thousands of families will line Grand Avenue in Des Moines between Penn Avenue and 15th Street to watch the annual parade. It starts at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, and will be broadcast on Fox 17 and Iowa Public Television.