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Rendering of the 187-unit affordable housing complex proposed for 611 Greenwood Dr. in Iowa City, the site of the former Roosevelt Elementary School.

Affordable housing development proposed at site of former Roosevelt Elementary School in Iowa City

This story will be updated with additional information. The property housing the former Roosevelt Elementary School in Iowa City is the site of a proposed affordable housing development. The Iowa City City Council voted 7-0 at its meeting Sept. 2…

Annie Smith Barkalow/September 3, 2025

Daneya Jacobs, owner of Delaware-based Candy Connections and past participant of Partner to Empower. CREDIT DANEYA JACOBS

Coral Ridge Mall’s Partner to Empower program helps entrepreneurs overcome barriers, build legacy

Annie Smith Barkalow/February 19, 2025

Iowa City Community School District sign by Dodge Street.

ICCSD, Junior Achievement look to expand career readiness at Center for Innovation

Annie Smith Barkalow/February 18, 2025

A scientist wearing a face mask and lab coat holds a petri dish.

Federal funding cuts, restraining orders leave University of Iowa researchers in limbo

Annie Smith Barkalow/February 14, 2025

A protestor holds a sign that reads "The union is the voice of TAs & RAs" at the COGS' protest rally Jan. 29 at the Pentacrest on the Iowa City campus.

COGS rejects Iowa Board of Regents’ pay raise offer at first bargaining meeting

Annie Smith Barkalow/February 13, 2025