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…
Building that houses iconic A & A Pagliai’s Pizza for sale
The building that houses the beloved and iconic A & A’s Pagliai’s Pizza in Iowa…

Ribbon cutting for new Humpal Chiropractic building Oct. 3
Humpal Chiropractic in North Liberty is planning a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 3 to celebrate…

CommUnity Crisis Services facing major layoffs
CommUnity Crisis Services in Iowa City is planning 100 layoffs, effective Sept. 29. The layoffs…

Wilson’s Orchard & Farm expanding to Des Moines
Wilson’s Orchard & Farm is expanding to a new location in Des Moines, with its…

Original Emma Goldman Clinic seeks Iowa City Historic Landmark designation
The Iowa City council voted Tuesday, Sept. 20 to approve rezoning the first Emma Goldman…

Iowa City council approves zoning code amendment to improve housing affordability
The Iowa City council voted to pass a new zoning code amendment that seeks to…

Virtual Soldier Research program saves military time, money
For 40-plus years, the Army has been waiting for someone like 18-year-old Santos. He runs,…

ICCSD’s Center for Innovation taking shape
The Iowa City Community School District is in the beginning stages of its Center for…

Gilbert Street bridge project seeks bidders
Iowa City is currently seeking bidders for the Gilbert Street bridge reconstruction, a project with…

Iowa City’s only Pakistani restaurant serves big flavors
Hot & Roll may be the best-kept secret in Iowa City. Nestled unobtrusively in a…

Iowa City council votes to demolish, replace City Park pool
On Tuesday, Sept. 5, the Iowa City council voted unanimously to replace the old City…
Iowa City considers modifying ADU requirements
The city of Iowa City is proposing several changes to its current zoning codes in…

UI’s Mayflower preliminary assessment far below $45 million price tag
The University of Iowa is selling its Mayflower residence hall as part of a five-year…

Popular Iowa City dry bar to open Cedar Rapids location
A dry bar, with locations in the Quad Cities and Iowa City, is expanding to…

Wendy Ford retires after 17 years as Iowa City’s economic development coordinator
Be creative, open to new ideas and willing to help – and enjoy the ride.…






