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Procter & Gamble to add 100 new jobs with $150M Iowa City expansion

Procter & Gamble is planning to expand its Oral-B Laboratories production capacity in Iowa City, a $150 million project estimated to create 100 new full-time jobs. The company is adding a new production line that will “manufacture products in Iowa…

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…

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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."

ICCSD’s Center for Innovation taking shape

The Iowa City Community School District is in the beginning stages of its Center for…

Iowa City Community School District sign by Dodge Street.

Gilbert Street bridge project seeks bidders

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

A car drives past a pedestrian on the Gilbert Street bridge.

Iowa City’s only Pakistani restaurant serves big flavors

Hot & Roll may be the best-kept secret in Iowa City. Nestled unobtrusively in a…

Fawad Nawaz, owner of Hot & Roll, stands at his counter. Hot & Roll is the only Pakistani restaurant in Iowa City. CREDIT ANNIE BARKALOW

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…

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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…

Mayflower residence hall

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.…

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Construction begins on North Liberty entertainment center

Scorching temperatures couldn’t diminish the enthusiasm during the Aug. 22 ground-breaking ceremony for a new…

Members of the North Liberty community toss shovelfulls of dirt at the Solomon's Landing entertainment center groudnbreaking ceremony.

SwineTech combines ag, innovation to streamline pig care

What do the medical field and pig farming have in common? More than you might…

SmartGuard, a wearable device for sows that sends an alert when it rolls over a piglet. CREDIT SWINETECH

Iowa City DMV relocated to Coralville

The Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) relocated its Iowa City DMV to Coralville, a move…

Cars are parked in front of the new DMV location in Coralville.

Student-owned University Scooters open new Iowa City location

A student-owned Iowa City business that sells scooters will be moving to a new location,…

University Scooters owner Tyler Presinger stands next to a sign that reads "coming soon."

The many moving parts of Mercy Iowa City’s proposed acquisition

The ongoing circumstances surrounding Mercy Iowa City’s proposed acquisition will continue to develop, as the…

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