Annie Smith Barkalow's stories
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Services to build transitional housing for survivors
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Services (DVIP & RVAP) is planning a new transitional housing project in Iowa City, aiming to provide survivors of domestic and sexual violence a safe and stable path forward. In partnership with the city…
Angie Jordan, South of 6 director, steps down following medical diagnosis
Angie Jordan’s enthusiasm is infectious. Just five minutes with her and one can easily envision…
ACT CEO: Organization’s foray into for-profit seeks to grow capabilities
Educational organization and former nonprofit ACT made headlines last month when it announced a partnership…
Transporting the Eras Tour: How a Midwestern trucking company got Taylor Swift’s tour across the border
America’s sweetheart Taylor Swift is a global phenomenon, having seen enormous success with her evolution…
Retirement community, Chicago developer among North Liberty’s development requests
A retirement community and mixed-use development proposition are a few of the significant developments that…
$30 million conservation bond proposed for Johnson County
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors, joined by the Johnson County Conservation Board, convened on…
North Liberty celebrates new city hall with ribbon cutting
The city of North Liberty celebrated the grand opening of its new city hall with…
Northside Diner, new Washington restaurant, will bring comfort food to modern palates
A building that once housed a beloved Washington restaurant will once again see diners lined…
Long-time Iowa City law firm disbands
Iowa City law firm Meardon, Sueppel & Downer P.L.C. has disbanded following more than 75…
GoldCap Education seeks to fill in the gaps
A new educational program designed to enhance students’ learning experiences outside of school is launching…
A little help for Hoover: UI Marketing Institute students help Herbert Hoover Foundation with major rebrand
The Hoover Presidential Foundation has turned to five University of Iowa students to help with…
North Liberty Community Pantry seeks $100k from city to build new facility
The North Liberty Community Pantry is petitioning the city to help fund a new facility,…
NAR settlement will bring more transparency to home sales, experts say
Shake ups with the National Association of Realtors (NAR) are spilling over into the real…
Board of Regents approve almost $60.4 million in UI capital improvement projects
At the April 24 Iowa Board of Regents meeting in Ames, the University of Iowa…
Iowa City awards nonprofit Dream City nearly $3 million in Inclusive Economic Development funding
Underrepresented entrepreneurs and business owners in Iowa City are getting a boost – a $2.9…
Iowa City council votes ‘yes’ to new Procter & Gamble facility
A new Oral-B facility will join two other Procter & Gamble (P&G) locations in Iowa…
