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Keyon Shelby, Operations Manager of the Downtown Iowa City Ambassador Program

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 Business Council

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…

Kirkwood's Iowa City campus, located at 1828 Lower Muscatine Road.

Hilton to acquire Graduate Iowa City

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

Front entrance of the Graduate Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.

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…

In the Meantime, at 21 S. Linn St. in Iowa City, is a new pilot program by the Iowa City Downtown District to attract and support businesses.

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…

Field to Family kicks off its Online Market season the week of Earth Day. Pictured: Online Market food drive in September 2023, hosted by CommUnity Crisis Services.

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…

Regus Cedar Rapids

New winery coming to Anamosa

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

Judy and Dan Lubben, Marion couple with Anamosa roots, are building a wine tasting and event center at 13504 Highway 151.

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…

North Liberty Centennial rendering

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…

Marion Central Plaza rendering

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,…

John Schickendanz, Executive Director of The Englert Theatre, and Tammie Walker, Director of the University of Iowa School of Music, address the crowd at a special First Round celebration hosted at FilmScene at The Chauncey on March 27.

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…

12th Avenue floodgate ribbon cutting

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,…

Dr. Joseph Walder, founder of Integrated DNA Technologies, died March 26.

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,…

African American Museum ribbon-cutting 2

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…

16th Avenue SE New Bohemia construction area

Hawkeye Title Services completes purchase of Security Abstract Company

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

Hawkeye Title & Settlement Security Abstract