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Whirlpool to cut second shift at Amana plant; ‘fewer than 300’ workers affected
Whirlpool Corporation will cut second-shift production at its Middle Amana manufacturing facility effective July 5, a move the company said is the latest step in a broader modernization plan for the plant — and one that the local machinists union…
New downtown Iowa City café blends Middle Eastern, Western cuisine
A new café combining Middle Eastern and Western culinary traditions opened at 14 S. Clinton…

Mixed-use project to breathe new life into downtown building
A new mixed-use building project is coming to a long-vacant downtown commercial building along Second…

The Downtown Dish: The past, present, and future of the Iowa City arts scene
In this episode of “Downtown Dish,” hosts Charlie Nusser and Anna Moyers Stone chat about…

Business of Sports: Paul Gavin and Mount Mercy University
Paul Gavin enjoyed his long career as the men’s basketball coach at Mount Mercy University.…

Second and third readings of Linn County data center ordinance rescheduled
Linn County officials have rescheduled the second and third readings of a new ordinance that…

McGrath sisters open ‘I’ll Meet You There’ in the Czech Village
Inside a renovated Czech Village storefront that once sat empty, customers settle into comfortable chairs…

Dream City founder, executive director honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Frederick Newell, executive director and founder of Dream City, received the Lifetime Achievement Award Feb.…

Temporary Duane Arnold training facility to open later this spring
The proposed restart of the Duane Arnold Energy Center hasn’t yet received formal authorization from…

Linn supervisors approve first reading of rezoning for memory care facility, over objections
Despite the objections of dozens of area property owners and the recommendation of the Planning…

Iowa City considers rescinding alcohol license suspension for downtown bar
Iowa City staff will recommend rescinding a 14-day alcohol license suspension imposed on The Fieldhouse…

TIME, Ally Financial name Hiawatha auto dealer Dave Wright 2026 Dealer of the Year
Dave Wright, president of Dave Wright Nissan Subaru in Hiawatha, has been named the 2026…

Dupaco CEO Joe Hearn named CUES Outstanding Chief Executive
Dupaco Credit Union President and CEO Joe Hearn has been named Credit Union Executive Society…

Iowa Leading Indicators Index rises slightly in December
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased 0.2% in December to 107.8, up from 107.6 in…

Iowa Ceramics Center, Eastern Iowa Arts Academy announce collaborative programming
The Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio and Eastern Iowa Arts Academy have formed a…

Iowa manufactured home owners head to Capitol to address concerns about out-of-state park owners
Iowa manufactured home residents will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5…






