Friday, June 22, 2012

Upcoming Event: Iowa City Jazz Festival


For local jazz fans, The Iowa City Jazz festival is a must on this summer’s to-do list.  This has been named one of the Top Ten Jazz Festivals in the country, and it’s coming to Iowa City from June 29th through July 1st

The event will feature a variety of established jazz musicians as well as up-and-coming talent.  There will be four stages from which to enjoy the music. 

Rain or shine! 
-          Friday June 9th from 4pm-11pm
-          Saturday, June 30th from 11am-11pm
-          Sunday, July 1st from 11am-11pm

View a full performance schedule at summerofthearts.org.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Update From Bryant Balasa - Iowa City Public Golf Courses


Today, we look at four golf courses in Iowa City and the surrounding areas.  All of these courses have been rated four or more stars by golflink.com

Finkbine Golf Course
18 holes over 7,017 yards
Par: 72
Course Rating: 74.1
Slope Rating: 134

Pleasant Valley Golf Course
18 holes over 6,472 yards
Par: 72
Course Rating: 71.6
Slope Rating: 127

Hi Point Golf Course
18 holes over 5,466 yards
Par: 70
Course Rating: Unknown
Slope Rating: Unknown

Brown Deer Golf Course
18 holes over 6,315 yards
Par 71
Course Rating: 36.2
Slope Rating: 134

More to come on public golf courses in Iowa.
-          Bryant Balasa