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The Downtown Dish: The Ambassadors of Iowa City with Keyon Shelby and Betsy Potter
On this episode, Charlie is on a summer break so Anna is joined by special guest co-host Betsy Potter, Executive Director of Iowa City Downtown District, to chat with Keyon Shelby, Operations Manager of the Downtown Iowa City Ambassador Program.…
Iowa Business Council projects positive six-month economic outlook
The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its first-quarter Economic Outlook Survey (EOS) for 2024,…

Iowa City council OKs second reading rezoning former Kirkwood campus
The Iowa City council passed a second reading, 5-1, considering an ordinance that would rezone…

Hilton to acquire Graduate Iowa City
Multinational hospitality company Hilton Hotels & Resorts is acquiring Graduate Iowa City as part of…

Iowa City Downtown District opens pop-up store as part of new initiative
A new pilot program to attract new retail concepts to downtown Iowa City, In the…

Field to Family Online Market launches week of Earth Day
Field Field to Family, an Iowa City nonprofit that increases access to and education around…

Regus becomes first new tenant of former Transamerica office buildings
The former Transamerica office buildings in northeast Cedar Rapids have their first official new tenant…

New winery coming to Anamosa
One mile northeast of Anamosa on Highway 151, among the iconic rolling hills frequently depicted…

North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign nears finish line for $3.5 million goal
The city of North Liberty is reaching the end of its year-long campaign to raise…

Marion mayor: Central Plaza is ‘crowning jewel’ of recent improvement projects
The March 28 groundbreaking ceremony for the Central Plaza project in City Square Park represents…

X Marks the Arts: new campaign aims to bolster Iowa City’s Cultural & Entertainment District
A new collaborative campaign to showcase the vibrant Downtown Iowa City Cultural & Entertainment District,…

Officials: New 12th Avenue floodgate important, but flood protection efforts must continue
Even as federal, state and local leaders gathered March 28 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for…

Dr. Joseph Walder, founder of Integrated DNA Technologies, dies at 73
Dr. Joseph Walder, founder of Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), died on March 26 in Skokie,…

African American Museum of Iowa sets grand opening May 11
The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) will celebrate its grand opening Saturday, May 11,…

New Bohemia businesses seek to minimize impact of street construction project
Construction is set to begin soon on an extensive street construction project in the heart…

Hawkeye Title Services completes purchase of Security Abstract Company
Hawkeye Title & Settlement Services of Iowa City has entered into an agreement to purchase…
