Iowa City (Iowa)

Melissa Febos Was Addicted to Romance. So, in ‘The Dry Season,’ She Went a Year Without Sex.

The writer Melissa Febos has a taste for extremes. Her new book, “The Dry Season,” chronicles a bold experiment in her search for self-knowledge.

By Thessaly La Force

Art Ceramics and Pottery Clay Handicrafts Iowa City (Iowa) Minnesota Mitch Iburg St Paul (Minn)

Harnessing Earth and Fire to Create Natural Vessels

Mitch Iburg, a ceramic artist, goes to great lengths to ensure that his pieces are easier on the environment.

By Stephen Treffinger

Content Type: Personal Profile Folk Music Iowa City (Iowa) Iris DeMent

Iris DeMent Is Worried About the World. So She Made Another Album.

The singer and songwriter, 62, takes her time between releases, making sure she has something to say in her music. She has found inspiration once again.

By Stephen Deusner