Annie Smith Barkalow's stories
Backpocket Brewing to close Coralville taproom, move production to Waterloo
Coralville brewery Backpocket Brewing is moving productions to Waterloo and closing its taproom at the Iowa River Landing, located at 903 Quarry Road. Along with PeaceTree Brewing, which it acquired in November 2024, the beer brand will be setting up…
Iowa Board of Regents consider early-phase projects that would pave way for UI patient tower
At the Iowa Board of Regents meeting Wednesday, the University of Iowa requested approval of…
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…
GALLERY: CIVCO unveils innovative new facility at open house Friday
CIVCO Medical Solutions in Coralville was a hive of activity Friday, June 6, as Johnson…
Johnson County Board of Supervisors hears proposal for immigrant welcome center
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors heard a proposal for an immigrant welcome center on…
St. Ambrose, Mount Mercy University complete first step in historic merger
St. Ambrose University has officially become the “parent company” of Mount Mercy University, 10 months…
Bettendorf company purchases former Pearson offices in Iowa City
A Bettendorf-based commercial real estate development company has purchased the former Pearson offices in Iowa…
Coralville City Council rejects bids for Youth Sports Park expansion project
The Coralville City Council voted unanimously to reject all submitted bids for phase three of…
Coralville City Council considers multiple housing developments at meeting May 27
At its meeting May 27, the Coralville City Council passed a first consideration to rezone…
Maintenance of Macbride Nature Recreation Area will cost UI $14.8 million, according to report
For the past 60-plus years, the University of Iowa has leased the Macbride Nature Recreation…
Iowa City Downtown District plans to expand SSMID borders
The Iowa City Downtown District is looking to expand its Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID)…
SAILing into the future: chatbot helps small municipalities navigate resident requests
Chatbots are rapidly reshaping the way we communicate with businesses, blending AI and instant messaging…
Coralville OKs 10-Year tax rebate to support Iowa River Power historic building renovation
The Coralville city council has approved a tax increment rebate to aid in the historic…
Iowa City chooses developer for vacant downtown lot
Three months after hearing development proposals for 21 S. Linn St., Iowa City has made…
Iowa City advances rezoning for future multifamily complex
Note: The reporter of this article has no relation to Tracy Barkalow, who is mentioned…
Marion celebrates completion of Central Plaza with ribbon cutting
Ominous thunderheads bearing the threat of rain couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd gathered…
