Annie Smith Barkalow's stories
Corridor sports complexes serve up wins on and off the court
If you were a Midwest kid playing sports in the ‘80s or ‘90s, you can probably still smell it — the old, dusty rubber and plastic, years of baked-in sweat from previous kid athletes emanating from the sports equipment shed…
Johnson County leaders explore possibility of battery-powered rail line
An electric rail system may be in the works for the Iowa City area, as…
Labor leaders decry Gov. Reynolds’ lax child labor laws
Corridor labor leaders say Governor Reynold’s recent child labor laws defy decades-old federal government regulations…
Future of Johnson County jail, sheriff’s office in question
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors had a lengthy work session last week regarding the…
Iowa City Cancer Treatment Center closes doors
A Johnson County radiation oncology clinic has shuttered its operations after 13 years of serving…
Estela’s Fresh Mex: burritos, with a side of podcasts and basketball
Anyone who’s been a Hawkeye for the last eight years is no doubt familiar with…
The Palestra celebrates grand opening
On a muggy July 9 afternoon in North Liberty, dozens of community members gathered at…
UnityPoint Health, UI Health Care unveil new leadership
UnityPoint Health and University of Iowa Health Care have each announced the appointment of new…
Iowa City receives $3.75 million PRO Housing Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
The city of Iowa City has been selected as one of 21 communities to receive…
Coralville sells city property to Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity for $25,000
Last week, Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity (IVHFH) finalized a real estate deal with the…
Iowa City begins process for redeveloping former U.S. Bank site
Redevelopment plans for 21 S. Linn St. in Iowa City are progressing, now that results…
Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, SBA Iowa District Office form alliance
The Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, an affiliate of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce…
Insure Your Future targets next generation of risk management professionals
Approximately 75 Eastern Iowa college students gathered Tuesday at TrueNorth’s Cedar Rapids headquarters, 500 1st…
Corda Credit Union to open new location in North Liberty
Corda Credit Union, formerly known as Linn Area Credit Union, is opening a new location…
First annual Empowerment Symposium launches this fall in Iowa City
This fall, the first annual Empowerment Symposium: Inspiring Black and Brown Professionals to Lead will…
Iowa Board of Regents OK tuition hike for 2024-2025 year
Following a decision by the Iowa Board of Regents, students entering the University of Iowa…
