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Lone Tree and Shueyville receive branding grant

A grant that aims to support rural Johnson County communities develop a cohesive and impactful brand identity has been awarded to the cities of Lone Tree and Shueyville. The 2025 Community Branding Grant, developed by Greater Iowa City, Inc. in…

New facilities key to UI athletic recruitment

by Gigi Wood UNIVERSITY OF IOWA – Very visible changes are being made to the…

City considering revisions to floodplain ordinance

by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – Iowa City’s planning and zoning commission last week discussed…

Pomeranz pledges active, aggressive work

by John Kenyon CEDAR RAPIDS – Everyone who touted Jeff Pomeranz’s attributes last week as…

UI soon to open $69 million recreation center

by Gigi Wood UNIVERSITY OF IOWA – A new venue for good times downtown is…

City, developers prepare for arts campus shift

by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – A high-rise development, business relocations and a road improvement…

Airport runway reconstruction project begins

by John Kenyon CORRIDOR – As he stepped to the lectern to address a crowd…

Party with a purpose

by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – It’s about community. Studio 13, a gay night club…

NewBo city market plan moving forward

by John Kenyon CEDAR RAPIDS – As plans for the proposed NewBo City Market on…

Counterfeiting cases on rise, meth makes a comeback in Iowa

by Gigi Wood CORALVILLE – Two rising crime trends in Coralville are affecting businesses. One…

Main Street Program, riverboat foundation, mean big changes

by Gigi Wood WASHINGTON – Several influences have led to revitalization in Washington. State guidance,…

Survey finds more optimism about economy

by John Kenyon CORRIDOR – Corridor business owners are more optimistic about the local economy…

Expanding air service top priority for director

by John Kenyon CORRIDOR – Expanding air service, addressing the perception of high fares and…

A fire in the belly

by Gigi Wood CORRIDOR – It’s all about the basics. That’s what the fastest-growing company…

UniverCity program aims to increase neighborhood diversity

 by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – Iowa City and the University of Iowa have formed…

Branding effort gets under way

 by John Kenyon LINN COUNTY – No matter what comes of a consultant’s efforts to…