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LP Street Food’s holiday pop-up events are wildly popular and reservations to dine among the lights and tinsel are encouraged. “How LPSF Stole Christmas” is the 2025 theme.

Holiday pop-ups bring seasonal cheer to the Corridor

Midwesterners are well-acquainted with the seasonal gloom that settles when the last autumn leaves fall and clouds cover the sky until spring. Several Corridor restaurants are combating the winter doldrums and bringing cheer with Christmas-themed pop-ups. In the midst of…

Riverfront West development latest in student housing boom

A new, pet-friendly student housing development is under construction in Iowa City, promising 291 one-to-three…

A rendering of Riverfront West student housing, located on the corner of Riverside Drive and Myrtle Avenue in Iowa City.

From intern to CEO: Katie Thomas’s climb to success

If Honkamp, P.C. President and CEO Katie Thomas were in a “choose your own adventure”…

honkamp ceo katie thomas

IDT opens new therapeutic manufacturing facility

A new facility for Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) highlights an important milestone for the 35-year-old…

IDT president Demaris Mills is poised to cut the ribbon at IDT's new facility, 2400 Oakdale Blvd., Coralville, Oct. 17.

Big Grove Brewery poised for substantial growth

Big things are happening for Big Grove Brewery, a popular brewery with locations in Solon,…

In the foreground is a sign that says "3825 Liberty Drive." In the background is a warehouse, and a large beer fermenter is being lifted in the air by a crane.

Mercy Foundation funds needed to keep hospital operational

Mercy Iowa City has received approval to use funds from its philanthropic foundation, stating that…

Mercy Iowa City hospital, pictured Aug. 9, 2023. CREDIT ALEXANDRA OLSEN

Statewide Laborshed study underway

The Iowa Workforce Development is conducting its most recent statewide Laborshed study, the last one…

Iowa WorkForce Development

North Liberty seeks $1 million grant in CAT funds for Centennial Center

The city of North Liberty is seeking a $1 million grant from Enhance Iowa’s Community…

North Liberty Centennial rendering

Whittier Market: big deal to small community

Blink and you’ll miss it. That’s a common phrase you’ll hear from residents of Whittier,…

Teresa Williams and Keith Lacy, new owners of the Whittier Market, 1002 County Home Rd.

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…

A&A Pagliai's Pizza, located at 302 E. Bloomington St. in Iowa City CREDIT REMAX

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…

Humpal Chiropractic staff stand in front of the clinic.

CommUnity Crisis Services facing major layoffs

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

The sign for CommUnity Crisis Services

Wilson’s Orchard & Farm expanding to Des Moines

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

A pencil and ink drawing of a barn. On the side the words "Wilson's Orchard & Farm" is painted in green letters. Plants grow along the side of the building.

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…

emma goldman clinic A green and white craftsman-style house

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…

Iowa City logo

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,…

A metallic sign on a door has a silhouette of a soldier holding a gun. A circle goes around the soldier with the words "Virtual Soldier Research."