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The new ICDD SSMID boundaries would extend north and south, encompassing UI Health Care's Downtown Campus on Market Street.

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) borders, a move that would encompass the  University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus at 500 E. Market St. “This allows the UI hospital to…

Bankers Trust, Horizons partner on homebuyer education programs

Bankers Trust and Horizons, A Family Service Alliance are partnering to address a need for…

First time homebuyers

West Bank recognized as a top-performing community bank

West Bank has been named one of the top-performing large community banks in the United…

West Bank Coralville

Cornell College offering help to Iowa Wesleyan students

Following the news of Iowa Wesleyan’s closing, Cornell College is stepping up to provide financial…

Cornell College

State fund that protects farmers is set to go broke

A state fund that protects farmers from losses when grain dealers and warehouses go bankrupt…

Iowa grain dealers losses

WalletHub: Iowa, Minnesota among highest tax burdens

Iowans and Minnesotans face among the top 10 highest tax burdens in the nation, according…

North Liberty announces Centennial Park information sessions

The city of North Liberty will hold three public information sessions regarding the $16 million…

A rendering of a future Centennial Park Center Stage at night.

Recipients of Iowa’s first CDL training grants announced

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced the first recipients from a new grant program to…

trucking

Registration begins April 1 for Especially for You race

Registration for the 33rd annual Especially for You (EFY) Race Against Breast Cancer opens April…

Linn County extends renewable energy moratorium for three months

UPDATE: The Linn County Board of Supervisors on March 29 formally extended the county’s moratorium…

Charlie Nichols Linn County Planning and Development

Da Flava Unit expands, serving hip-hop, Caribbean flair

Da Flava Unit, a North Liberty food truck, has expanded its business and opened inside…

First opening its food truck during the early months of the pandemic, Da Flava Unit now sells Carribean "fusion" food at its Xpress location inside Iowa City Marketplace as well, the owners said. CREDIT NOAH TONG

Tom Cilek’s New Best Friend: Tasha Lard

Meet Tom’s New Best Friend: Tasha Lard, owner of JD Beauty Supply, and a leader…

Tom Cilek

Kirkwood, Coe to sign new articulation agreement

Kirkwood Community College and Coe College, both located in Cedar Rapids, have agreed to sign…

Kirkwood

Federal debt looming, Concord Coalition urges people ‘get involved’

Public policy surrounding Social Security, the national debt crisis, rising health care costs and tax…

Last year, the Concord Coalition visted 30 colleges to commemorate its 30th anniversary. CREDIT PHIL SMITH

Joining national movement, Iowa City Starbucks wants to unionize

Starbucks workers in Iowa City have filed a petition to unionize, signifying what would be…

Workers at the Iowa City Starbucks, located at 228 S Clinton St., have voted to unionize. CREDIT NOAH TONG

Skogman Commercial announces record year, new agent certification

Skogman Commercial exceeded $500 million in closed transaction volume across all its markets in 2022…

Skogman Commercial