Annie Smith Barkalow's stories

Culver’s restaurant planned for North Liberty
Culver’s restaurant is planning to bring its frozen custard and burgers to North Liberty next summer. At its meeting Sept. 9, the North Liberty City Council approved a preliminary site plan for a 4,815 square-foot Culver’s restaurant and drive-thru on…
‘Out of sight, out of mind’: UI study reveals bias in insurers’ climate change risk strategies
A new study by a University of Iowa researcher has found that, when it comes…

Kirkwood’s Benton County Leadership Council discusses local workforce, educational triumphs and challenges
Training the next generation to succeed in the workplace is half the battle, if you…

279-acre mixed-use development eyed for Springville
A sprawling 279-acre development has been proposed for the town of Springville, located just south…

Board of Regents approve UI Health Care’s acquisition of oncology clinic
The Iowa Board of Regents has approved University of Iowa Health Care’s $280 million asset…

‘Everyone Can Work’: Iowa City celebrates 34 years of ADA, spotlights inclusion and disability employment at downtown event
Iowa City marked the 34th anniversary of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and…

Iowa City moves toward stricter public health measures with proposed kratom ban and tobacco retailer regulations
Iowa City is one step closer to a ban on kratom and curtailing the proliferation…

UI Health Care seeks $25 million in upgrades to Downtown Campus
In keeping with its agreement prior to the acquisition of Mercy Iowa City, the University…

From playbooks to property: former Iowa Hawkeye tackles real estate investing
Former Iowa Hawkeye football safety Anthony Gair used to analyze playbooks in preparation for his…

Coralville city officials give update on West Village, ‘new urbanist’ neighborhood
Coralville residents and community leaders packed the city’s council chambers Monday afternoon to hear updates…

Empowerment Symposium speakers discuss overcoming barriers, navigating setbacks
On Sept. 19 and 20, a diverse group of professionals from Eastern Iowa converged at…

Frontier Co-op celebrates social impact, global partnerships at ‘Doing Good, Works’ event
Iowa-based herb and spice company Frontier Co-op celebrated its commitment to social and environmental impact…

Lubben Vineyards & Wines celebrates opening of new winery
The town of Anamosa is Grant Wood country, and the rolling hills made famous by…

Neighborhood Centers expands with new Iowa City locations
The Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County (NCJC) is moving forward with the renovation of two…

Dubuque Street businesses anticipate recovery as construction ends and students return
As the South Dubuque Street reconstruction project in Iowa City nears completion, business owners along…

Union curious: Support for unions grows, membership numbers decline
Union membership across the U.S. continues to decline, despite growing public support for unions and…
