Annie Smith Barkalow's stories
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, flanked by Highway 151 to the east and the river to the west. Overlooking the junction of these two waterways is Riverside Cemetery, the final…
Field to Family ‘looking at a different reality’ after USDA funding cuts
Local food nonprofit Field to Family says the sudden loss of funding from the USDA’s…
Wright House of Fashion launches Iowa’s first graphic design apprenticeship program
Scroll through the list of apprenticeships on Iowa Workforce Development’s website and you’ll find a…
Commercial real estate showing resilience, despite volatile environment
Despite recent federal policy shifts creating a volatile environment, commercial real estate is continuing to…
CodaPet provides a compassionate end-of-life option at home for pets
CodaPet, a company providing compassionate, in-home pet euthanasia services through a network of licensed, local…
New sports complex in the works for North Liberty
The North Liberty city council approved plans for a multi-million dollar sports complex spearheaded by…
Work, reimagined: How the COVID-19 pandemic shaped Corridor workplace policies
Five years have passed since the COVID-19 pandemic abruptly closed offices, businesses and schools, indelibly…
Johnson County coffee chain Coffee Emporium rebrands as Midnight Coffee
A popular Johnson County coffee chain is rolling out a new name to match the…
Development proposals for 21 S. Linn St. in Iowa City narrowed to two after developer merger
Development proposals for a prime downtown Iowa City property have been narrowed to two after…
Catherine McAuley Center’s Immigration and Business luncheon addresses current immigration climate
The Catherine McAuley Center’s third annual Immigration and Business Luncheon and awards ceremony praised the…
Gather Iowa gathers steam: Coralville city officials give update on southeast commercial district project
Coralville city officials, along with a representative from Shive-Hattery, gathered Monday afternoon at Coralville City…
Iowa Board of Regents push pause on Iowa Memorial Union renovations
The Iowa Board of Regents voted Thursday to postpone a decision greenlighting the proposed $81.4…
UI Health Care Workers union protest for better wages, benefits
Members of the University of Iowa Health Care workers union picketed at the corner of…
‘The state of the city is strong’: Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague urges unity in uncertain times in State of the City address
The Emma J. Harvat Hall in Iowa City was packed the evening of Feb. 18…
New child care center, window replacement among UI projects seeking approval at Board of Regents meeting next week
The University of Iowa is seeking approval from the Iowa Board of Regents for four…
Coral Ridge Mall’s Partner to Empower program helps entrepreneurs overcome barriers, build legacy
Partner to Empower, an entrepreneurial program offered through Coral Ridge Mall for underrepresented business owners,…
