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The Alberhasky family in 1938. John Alberhasky is pictured third from the right.

John’s Grocery now four generations strong

Doug Alberhasky is proud to manage John’s Grocery — leading the family-owned store’s transformation in recent years through a remodeling, kitchen closure and numerous accolades — in a building that first existed as a grocery store in 1848. The business,…

North Liberty Leader newspaper shuts down

The North Liberty Leader, a weekly newspaper running since 1976, is discontinuing publication as of…

Sports complex? Park pool? IC targets long-term development projects

While Iowa City’s capital improvement plan — which outlines the ongoing, annual and future construction…

Deetz startup expects $10 million in revenue for small businesses this year

It’s easier than ever for people to order from fast-food giants and chain restaurants. Still,…

CRANDIC no longer involved with potential commuter rail plan

Plans for a commuter rail route stretching 9.1 miles from Iowa City to North Liberty…

Field Day Brewing site plan approved by North Liberty City Council

Field Day Brewing Company, a 20,910-square-foot micro-brewery, restaurant and entertainment facility expected to open its…

Clear Creek Amana school district plans elementary school in Coralville

Clear Creek Amana Community School District voters will have the opportunity to voice their approval…

Corridor airports not experiencing 5G complications at this time

The 5G coverage rollout controversy that prompted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to limit landings…

North Liberty asks for public input on city’s roadmap

North Liberty hosted a virtual roundtable Wednesday night with members of the public to assist…

CEO Suresh Gunasekaran to leave UI Hospitals & Clinics

Suresh Gunasekaran, CEO of University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, is departing for the University…

North Liberty eyes affordable housing, brewery developments

Several development projects are on the horizon in North Liberty. The first project, by the…

Diventures anticipates major growth in 2022 and beyond

With freezing winter days normal in Iowa and around the country right now, many people…

City of Solon rides wave of restaurants

Stroll down Main Street in downtown Solon today, and you’ll see a bakery, a coffee…

Former US Bank lot in Iowa City remains vacant, no applications pending

There appears to be no timetable for future development at the site of the former…

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Board of Regents approves UI construction plans

In consecutive unanimous decisions, the Iowa Board of Regents approved the University of Iowa’s 10-year…

University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

UIHC stresses vaccines, safety standards amid Omicron variant

UI Health Care is urging Iowans to take necessary safety precautions amid the Omicron variant…