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ACT campus, Iowa River Power redevelopment projects receive $2 million in state tax credits
Two major redevelopment projects in Johnson County received a combined $2 million in state tax credits. On Nov. 21, the Iowa Economic Development Authority awarded redevelopment tax credits of $700,000 to JNB Iowa City, LLC and $1.3 million to Old…
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…
With tariffs, Eastern Iowa manufacturers only certain of uncertainty
As the tariff situation in the U.S. continues to fluctuate, manufacturing customers are postponing orders…
GALLERY: Dream City celebrates grand opening of renovated facility
One year ago, Dream City broke ground on an expansion and renovation project, envisioning a…
Johnson County Board of Supervisors draft new letter to Havenpark Communities, urging rent moratorium on manufactured home parks
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is petitioning a Utah company that owns and operates…
Proposed Governor Street multifamily complex gets green light
Note: The reporter of this article has no relation to Tracy Barkalow, who is mentioned…
Business retention, expansion survey helps Greater IC foster growth for Johnson County businesses
Regional economic development groups play an important role in promoting and providing resources for the…
Mercy Iowa City seeks $55M from MercyOne, recovery of ‘fraudulent transfers’
The oversight committee managing Mercy Hospital Iowa City’s bankruptcy estate has filed an adversary proceeding…
Corridor sports complexes serve up wins on and off the court
If you were a Midwest kid playing sports in the ‘80s or ‘90s, you can…
Glide & Go Skate City to launch this winter in Iowa City
A new skating rink will make its debut at the Iowa City Marketplace this winter.…
City of Anamosa in final phase of downtown revitalization efforts
The city of Anamosa lies at the confluence of the Wapsipinicon River and Buffalo Creek,…
University of Iowa Health Care to purchase Cedar Rapids medical office
The Iowa Board of Regents Wednesday approved the University of Iowa’s $4.2 million purchase of…
2025 Entrepreneur of the Year: Brandon Pratt
Lion Development Group owner Brandon Pratt was living in Florida when the housing market crashed…
Creativity is a state of mind for this Marion gift shop
A new gift shop in Uptown Marion is selling a little bit of inspiration mixed…
Midnight Coffee to open a fifth location in Clive
A Johnson County coffee chain is expanding its footprint with a new location planned for…
IC Repair tackles sustainability, consumer empowerment
Four times a year, IC Repair volunteers gather in Iowa City to fix a wide…
