Annie Smith Barkalow's stories
Washington native Melanie Bimson brings winding road of experience to economic development role
For Washington Economic Development Group’s (WEDG) new executive director, Melanie Bimson, the road home has been a circuitous one. As a young adult, the Washington, Iowa native headed west to Colorado and has since resided in Chicago, Texas and Minnesota,…
University of Iowa moves to cut six programs, two departments amid enrollment declines
The University of Iowa is moving to eliminate several undergraduate programs and two departments, citing…
Iowa City hotel closures: What the data actually shows
At 15 stories high, The Chauncey building at 404 E. College St. in Iowa City…
DCI Group tapped as construction manager of Gather Iowa project
DCI Group, an Iowa-based construction management firm with locations in Des Moines, Iowa City and…
Iowa City Council approves property purchase for veteran affordable housing
A plan to provide affordable housing for homeless veterans gained traction Tuesday, when the Iowa…
Iowa City denies liquor license renewal for Fieldhouse Bar & Grill
Note: The reporter of this article has no relation to Tracy Barkalow, who is mentioned…
Iowa City creates two new urban renewal areas
The Iowa City City Council voted unanimously at its meeting Feb. 17 to create two…
Iowa’s ‘silver tsunami’: Baby boomers delay retirement as workforce ages
The term “baby boomer” made its debut in America in 1963, when Leslie J. Nason…
Coralville Council clears path for esports arena with rezoning, site plan approval
A proposed commercial subdivision in Coralville that includes an esports arena gained traction Tuesday evening,…
Iowa City Community School District, JA Eastern Iowa celebrate career readiness with JA Dream Accelerator
The Iowa City Community School District, along with Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, celebrated a…
Grinnell family works to bring pediatric palliative care and hospice center to Iowa
A Grinnell family is working to bring a pediatric palliative care and hospice facility to…
North Liberty planning and zoning commission OKs multi-family housing project
A multi-family development is being proposed for Jordan Street in North Liberty. At its meeting…
Iowa City City Council votes to renew downtown SSMID
The Iowa City Downtown Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) has been successfully renewed for 10…
CBJ Newsmakers: Geifman Group, Iowa United Volleyball add athletes, tenants
Since the former Pearson campus began undergoing renovations to accommodate its first tenant, Iowa United…
CBJ Newsmakers: ‘Death of a Brewer’ release hinges on outcome of film festivals
“Watching characters that seemingly worked only in my head come to life with actors, even…
Iowa City Highlander Hotel seeks bankruptcy protection
The Highlander Hotel in Iowa City is seeking Chapter 11 protection, according to court records…
