Annie Smith Barkalow's stories
Iowa City’s Downtown SSMID passes first hurdle for renewal
The Iowa City City Council passed a first consideration at its meeting Nov. 18 for an ordinance that would renew the Iowa City Downtown Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID). The re-establishment would extend the district’s borders and enact a tenure…
Every Bloomin’ Thing moves to Coralville location
Iconic Iowa City floral shop, Every Bloomin’ Thing, has moved locations after over 20 years…
Incentives, interest rates top concerns for commercial real estate industry
The commercial real estate industry is facing challenges from rising interest rates, making incentives for…
Surgeon-turned-entrepreneur creates device to prevent surgical delays
Bariatric and general surgeon Dr. Maria Iliakova sets a silver, metal canister on the wooden…
A new Raising Cane’s coming to Iowa City
Raising Cane’s, a chicken-finger fast food chain, is opening a new location in Iowa City…
‘I am the American Dream’: Immigration awards recognize courage, resilience
The 2024 Catherine McAuley Center (CMC) Immigration & Business Luncheon and Awards celebrated and recognized…
Board of Regents approve new major for Tippie College of Business
A new major in entrepreneurship from the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business was…
Sherry Bates elected new Board of Regents president
Sherry Bates was unanimously elected as president of the Iowa Board of Regents on Wednesday,…
Dubuque Street businesses prepare for months-long reconstruction
A portion of Dubuque Street between cross streets Iowa Avenue and Washington Street is slated…
Board of Regents consider shuttering Tippie College of Business Cedar Rapids
The Iowa Board of Regents will decide on whether to close the Tippie College of…
Field Day Brewing debuts Day Dreamer, cannabis-infused beverage
Field Day Brewing Co., a taproom and brewery in North Liberty that opened in August…
Highlander Hotel, Iowa River Power Restaurant team up to offer a dynamite experience in hospitality
Iowa River Power Restaurant’s menu has found a new home. In a collaborative effort between…
Air Force helicopter visits West High engineering students
Students at West High received a treat Friday afternoon when an UH-1N Huey helicopter landed…
Northwest Junior High students build new desks for school
Eighth grade students at Coralville’s Northwest Junior High School met with Home Depot staff on…
Burlington to move in former Coralville Bed Bath and Beyond
Burlington, an off-price department store retailer with more than 1,000 stores in 40 states and…
Popular Iowa City shop, White Rabbit, closes doors
Eclectic Iowa City retail store, White Rabbit, located at 112 S. Linn St., has closed…
