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Iowa City Bike Library staff, volunteers, board members and participants cut the ribbon on the new youth hub at the organization's Bikes Create Community campaign Sept. 4.

Iowa City Bike Library kicks off $1M campaign

The Iowa City Bike Library officially launched its $1 million Bikes Create Community campaign Thursday evening with a celebration featuring live music, a cookout and a tour of its facility at 1222 S. Gilbert Court. A “soft launch” for the…

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…

A portion of Dubuque Street facing south toward Washington Street.

Washington YMCA adding indoor aquatic center, phase two of new facility construction

The Washington YMCA is constructing an indoor aquatic center, the second phase of its two-part…

A rendering of the Washington YMCA indoor aquatic center.

Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce celebrates Cedar Rapids, Iowa City launch

The Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce held its Cedar Rapids/Iowa City launch Thursday evening at…

Attendees mix and mingle at the Tin Roost in North Liberty for the Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce's Cedar Rapids/Iowa City launch.

Corridor business organizations address policies at Legislative Launch

Corridor business leaders, lobbyists and politicians gathered on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the Cedar Ridge…

Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance executive director Doug Neumann.

Iowa City pilot program to award housing grants for energy-efficient homes

The Climate Action and Outreach department of the city of Iowa City, in collaboration with…

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Coralville proposes amendments to West Land Use area master plan

Coralville’s city council passed a first consideration to amend the Coralville West Land Use area…

2015 draft proposed land use plan.

Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce makes its debut

The Iowa LBGTQ Chamber of Commerce made its debut Oct. 18 in Des Moines, becoming…

Iowa LGBTQ chamber of commerce logo

Cedar Rapids vintage clothing store finds a market in Iowa City

A popular Cedar Rapids vintage store has joined forces with Heim, a downtown Iowa City…

Heim, located at 112 E. Washington St. in Iowa City.

Greater Iowa City Inc. launches first annual meeting since forming in July

Greater Iowa City, Inc. launched its first event as an entity on Wednesday, Nov. 16,…

Nancy Bird (L) and Jennie Wunderlich (R) are poised to cut the ribbon celebrating the official launch of Greater Iowa City, Inc.

Red cup rebellion: Iowa City Starbucks workers join strikes happening nationwide

On Thursday, Iowa City Starbucks employees picketed outside the Clinton Street Starbucks as part of…

A protester stands outside the downtown Iowa City Starbucks at 228 S. Clinton St.

Solar utility projects seek approval in Johnson County

A solar utility project has its sights set in rural Johnson county, with the potential…

Site of the proposed solar utility project in Lone Tree.

Oral-B enters contract to purchase Kirkwood’s Iowa City campus

After 273 days on the market, Kirkwood Community College has announced a buyer for its…

Kirkwood's Iowa City campus, located at 1828 Lower Muscatine Road.

PinSeekers golf facility ready for business

Commuters on Interstate 380 may be wondering about the mammoth, 200-foot-tall netting that shoots into…

The outdoor driving range at Pinseekers uses Toptracer technology and features 10 Smart Target Greens that illuminate upon impact.

Mercy Iowa City sale to University of Iowa approved

University of Iowa’s acquisition of Mercy Iowa City was approved by bankruptcy court on Monday,…

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Local executives share how collegiate sports shaped their leadership skills

Former college basketball player and coach Hanna Howard was recently named CEO of Fort Worth-based…

Barb Randall, employee benefits strategist at AssuredPartners, played volleyball for the University of Iowa between 1987-1990.