Annie Smith Barkalow's stories

Molly’s Cupcakes closing shop in Iowa City
A downtown Iowa City cupcakery is closing its doors after 13 years in business. Molly’s Cupcakes, 14 S. Clinton St., made the announcement in a social media post July 11. The business’s last day will be Aug. 10. “Like many…
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…

University of Iowa president Wilson granted $60k raise
Starting July 1, University of Iowa president Barbara Wilson will earn $760,000 a year, following…

UI Health Care requests approval for 6% rate increase
At the Iowa Board of Regents meeting June 12, University of Iowa Health Care requested…

Paul Davis Restoration named CBJ’s 2024 Fastest Growing Company
For the owners of Paul Davis Restoration, their start was marked with baptism by fire…

UI Health Care seeks $74 million OBGYN expansion, renovation
Next week, University of Iowa Health Care will petition the Iowa Board of Regents for…

Iowa City Downtown District reflects on 2023, looks to future initiatives
Attracting thousands of visitors, improved placemaking, enhancing night-time safety measures and recruiting and retaining local…

University of Iowa seeks expansion, renovation of Tippie College of Business
The University of Iowa is seeking approval to move forward with expansion and renovation plans…

Iowa City’s Pagliai’s Pizza building designated as historic landmark
An iconic Iowa City building with ties to Czech immigrants was recently designated a historic…

Agri-CULTURE Iowa aims to unite Johnson County agribusinesses under one brand
This summer, Agri-CULTURE Iowa makes its debut at the Johnson County Fair. The brand, a…
