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GALLERY: Tiffin breaks ground on $10 million rec center
The city of Tiffin broke ground Tuesday on its $10 million recreation center at 105 S. Park Rd. The facility has been a long time coming, said Mayor Tim Kasparek. “It’s amazing to believe that with the tremendous growth we…
Teresa Davidson: Inspiring policy changes through relentless advocacy
The passion Teresa Davidson has for her work has led her from Africa to Iowa…
UI Health Care’s Chief Integration Officer to vacate position next month
In January, Mercy Iowa City officially handed over its reins to University of Iowa Health…
Iowa City pushes to preserve Pagliai’s Pizza building
The historic brick building that houses Pagliai’s Pizza, an iconic pizza restaurant operating in Iowa…
Iowa City enters agreement with Block by Block, enhanced metropolitan cleaning service
In an effort to advance its Safe and Clean Downtown initiative, the Iowa City Downtown…
Iowa City council OKs second reading rezoning former Kirkwood campus
The Iowa City council passed a second reading, 5-1, considering an ordinance that would rezone…
Hilton to acquire Graduate Iowa City
Multinational hospitality company Hilton Hotels & Resorts is acquiring Graduate Iowa City as part of…
New winery coming to Anamosa
One mile northeast of Anamosa on Highway 151, among the iconic rolling hills frequently depicted…
Karisa Mellinger named Washington Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year
Karisa Mellinger, owner of Mama Llama’s Barn in downtown Washington, was named Washington’s Citizen of…
North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign nears finish line for $3.5 million goal
The city of North Liberty is reaching the end of its year-long campaign to raise…
Dr. Joseph Walder, founder of Integrated DNA Technologies, dies at 73
Dr. Joseph Walder, founder of Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), died on March 26 in Skokie,…
Iowa City seeks public input on redevelopment of 21 S. Linn Street
A vacant lot at 21 S. Linn St. in Iowa City is up for redevelopment,…
Johnson County Conservation Board makes progress with Two Horse Farm
Two years ago, the Johnson County Conservation Board (JCCB) purchased the 83-acre Two Horse Farm…
Iowa Economic Development Authority gives final approval for Google, Danisco Inc. facilities
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) unanimously approved Google’s financial incentive package March 22, clearing…
Calyx Creek Lavender & Lodging awarded Choose Iowa Grant
Calyx Creek Lavender & Lodging, a rural Johnson County agribusiness, was awarded a $19,500 Choose…
The Halal Guys set sights on Coralville
The Halal Guys, a New York City-based restaurant chain that specializes in Middle Eastern casual…
