Annie Smith Barkalow's stories
City of Coralville OKs final plat for Gather Iowa’s first addition
Gather Iowa, a mixed-use development planned for Coralville’s southeast commercial district, made progress Sept. 23 when the Coralville City Council unanimously approved the site plan and final plat for the first addition. The development is set to transform a 10-acre…
Washington pork producer JWV Pork closes Washington site, lays off workers
Major Iowa pork producer JWV Pork, 2504 Quince Ave., Washington, Iowa, has laid off 65…
Iowa City Community Theatre purchases land for new theater; will join South of 6 businesses
For years, the Iowa City Community Theatre (ICCT) has charmed its audience from its venue…
YMCA of Washington County awarded $4k Sports Tourism grant
At its Jan. 11 meeting, the Enhance Iowa Board awarded an estimated $1.8 million in…
International plastics manufacturer to add training facility in Iowa City
Austrian-based company Alpla, Inc. has plans to develop a training facility in Iowa City to…
Greater Iowa City, Inc. seeks collaboration with Iowa City Council
Johnson County’s economic development organization, Greater Iowa City, Inc., is seeking a closer collaboration between…
Food nonprofits see fruitful year, despite ongoing drought
2023 wasn’t exactly a banner year for agriculture – Iowa saw its third year of…
Immigration & Business Luncheon to focus on perspective, inclusion
The Catherine McAuley Center is hosting its second annual Immigration & Business Luncheon, a “celebration…
JOANN Fabric facing financial uncertainty
A popular fabric and craft store is facing financial uncertainty after declining sales and heavy…
Scouted or scammed? Employment scams becoming more prevalent
Aly McConnell was thrilled when a message popped up in her email inbox offering her…
CBJ Newsmakers: Iowa City Marketplace sale imminent
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
Amish-inspired market coming to Washington
Good smells – and tastes – are coming Washington’s way. This spring, Washington residents will…
J&P Cycles closes Anamosa retail store
National motorcycle retailer J&P Cycles announced its Anamosa location is closing, eight years after it…
Coralville Mellow Mushroom to close
The Mellow Mushroom, a quirky, psychedelic pizzeria in Coral Ridge Mall, confirmed it will be…
Three Iowa City booksellers awarded James Patterson holiday bonus
Three Iowa City booksellers are the recipients of a $500 holiday bonus from prolific author…
Portion of Dubuque Street in Iowa City considered for reconstruction
A section of street in downtown Iowa City is under consideration for reconstruction as part…
