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Annie Smith Barkalow

Annie Smith Barkalow
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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 Cedar Rapids. Unimpaired, a non-alcoholic venue that serves appetizers and...
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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. These are parting thoughts to Wendy Ford’s successor after...
Members of the North Liberty community toss shovelfulls of dirt at the Solomon's Landing entertainment center groudnbreaking ceremony.

Construction begins on North Liberty entertainment center

Scorching temperatures couldn’t diminish the enthusiasm during the Aug. 22 ground-breaking ceremony for a new North Liberty family entertainment center. Located at North Jones Boulevard...
Cars are parked in front of the new DMV location in Coralville.

Iowa City DMV relocated to Coralville

The Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) relocated its Iowa City DMV to Coralville, a move it said was needed to accommodate a growing volume...
University Scooters owner Tyler Presinger stands next to a sign that reads "coming soon."

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, citing a need for expansion and better visibility. University Scooters...
Mercy Iowa City hospital, pictured Aug. 9, 2023. CREDIT ALEXANDRA OLSEN

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 150 year-old community hospital hopes to maintain its regular...
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Regents approve $20 million UI-Mercy acquisition

The Board of Regents moved to accept University of Iowa’ s request to purchase Mercy Iowa City for $20 million Aug. 8, after Mercy...

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