Annie Smith Barkalow's stories
Chauncey slated for sheriff sale in November
This is a developing story and will be updated. A sale date has been set for The Chauncey and other downtown Iowa City properties tied to real estate developer Marc Moen and his associates, nearly five months after a district…
Molly’s Cupcakes closing shop in Iowa City
A downtown Iowa City cupcakery is closing its doors after 13 years in business. Molly’s…
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…
Startup Weekend Iowa City is coming up – here’s what you need to know
Aspiring entrepreneurs with bold ideas will have a chance to fine-tune them at Techstars Startup…
Layoffs loom for CommUnity Crisis Services after government cuts support for LGBTQ+ youth suicide crisis hotline
Iowa City-based CommUnity Crisis Services is facing layoffs following the termination of a suicide crisis…
Iowa United Volleyball sets up at former Pearson campus
A portion of the former Pearson campus in Iowa City will soon be home to…
Mount Mercy, St. Ambrose University celebrate completion of first phase of merger
In a symbolic gesture celebrating the first phase of their strategic combination, Mount Mercy and…
North Liberty Community Pantry opens doors to new location
Eight months after breaking ground on a new $4 million facility, the North Liberty Community…
Iowa City manufactured home residents call for rent moratorium, access to clean, safe water
Johnson County manufactured home park residents are calling for a two-year moratorium on rent hikes,…
Manufacturing, ag industry experts weigh in at Tariff Town Hall
Business leaders and farmers gathered at Cedar Ridge Distillery in Swisher on Tuesday to weigh…
UI Health Care chargemaster rates to increase beginning July 1
In addition to grocery store and building material costs, consumers – or in this case,…
Iowa Board of Regents votes to increase universities’ tuition, raise presidents’ wages
Students at Iowa’s public universities will see higher tuition and fees in the 2025-26 academic…
Regents pause decision on controversial policy allowing students to opt out of DEI, CRT coursework
The Iowa Board of Regents are revisiting a policy that would excuse students from taking…
Iowa Board of Regents consider early-phase projects that would pave way for UI patient tower
At the Iowa Board of Regents meeting Wednesday, the University of Iowa requested approval of…
Quad Cities developer bets on Iowa City with planned revamp of former Pearson campus
The former Pearson campus on North Dodge Street in Iowa City is getting a makeover…
GALLERY: CIVCO unveils innovative new facility at open house Friday
CIVCO Medical Solutions in Coralville was a hive of activity Friday, June 6, as Johnson…
