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MidAmerican Energy looks to purchase 20 acres in Iowa City’s industrial campus
MidAmerican Energy is seeking to purchase approximately 20 acres of land in Iowa City’s industrial campus region. At its meeting Tuesday, the Iowa City council will consider a resolution to set a public hearing for Oct. 21, approving a purchase…
Mother-daughter team dresses dreams at Jocelyn Taylor Bridal and Prom
Jocelyn Hoyle and Deb Steenblock are the mother-daughter duo behind Jocelyn Taylor Bridal and Prom,…

Procter & Gamble to add 100 new jobs with $150M Iowa City expansion
Procter & Gamble is planning to expand its Oral-B Laboratories production capacity in Iowa City,…

Targeted goat grazing is gaining popularity, these businesses are taking the opportunity by the horns
An idea for a “cool retirement job” became a full-time endeavor in July for Tamra…

Culver’s restaurant planned for North Liberty
Culver’s restaurant is planning to bring its frozen custard and burgers to North Liberty next…

Corda Credit Union pursuing new location in Coralville
Corda Credit Union is pursuing plans for a new branch in Coralville. The credit union…

University of Iowa seeks $3.6 million in state appropriations to address physician shortage
The University of Iowa is asking lawmakers for $3.6 million in new state appropriations to…

The University of Iowa eyes expansion project for College of Nursing
Citing inadequate accommodations for modern health care training, the University of Iowa is proposing a…

University of Iowa Health Care to purchase last building from Mercy Iowa City bankruptcy
University of Iowa Health Care is looking to grow its Downtown Campus with a proposal…

GALLERY: Tiffin breaks ground on $10 million rec center
The city of Tiffin broke ground Tuesday on its $10 million recreation center at 105…

Corda Credit Union celebrates grand opening of North Liberty branch
Corda Credit Union recently celebrated the grand opening of its North Liberty location at 1265…

Chauncey slated for sheriff sale in November
This is a developing story and will be updated. A sale date has been set…

Indigenous-led nonprofit seeks to create ‘resilience and innovation hub’ in Iowa City
An Indigenous-led nonprofit organization focused on environmental and social justice issues, as well as the…

Iowa City Bike Library kicks off $1M campaign
The Iowa City Bike Library officially launched its $1 million Bikes Create Community campaign Thursday…

Johnson County cities kick off campaign for 1% local option sales tax
The cities of Coralville, North Liberty and Iowa City teamed up on Tuesday as part…

Affordable housing development proposed at site of former Roosevelt Elementary School in Iowa City
This story will be updated with additional information. The property housing the former Roosevelt Elementary…
