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Aerial view of the former Pearson campus at 2510 N. Dodge St. in Iowa City.

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 and a second chance. A commercial real estate development company from Bettendorf, Geifman Group, bought the 40-acre property at 2510 N. Dodge St. for $4.2…

Annie Smith Barkalow/June 9, 2025

Nancy Bird, president and CEO of Greater Iowa City, Inc., addresses the audience at the organization's annual meeting Nov. 21.

Greater Iowa City, Inc. unveils new initiatives at annual meeting

Annie Smith Barkalow/November 22, 2024

Christine Landa, president of Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, addresses a room of local business and education leaders.

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa enhances student experience with 3DE

Annie Smith Barkalow/November 21, 2024

The North Liberty City Hall at 360 N. Main St. The city has until Dec. 31 to obligate the rest of its American Rescue Plan Act funds.

North Liberty city council debates allocation of remaining ARPA funds

Annie Smith Barkalow/November 13, 2024

Exterior of the Old Capitol Town Center.

University of Iowa moves forward with purchase of Old Capitol Town Center

Annie Smith Barkalow/November 7, 2024