WednesdayNovember 19, 2025

Downtown Iowa City high-rises return to credit union; no bids received at sheriff sale

GreenState Credit Union remains mum on what happens next
By: John LohmanAnnie Smith Barkalow|November 19, 2025
|2 min read
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    • The Chauncey, at 404 E. College St., is Iowa City's tallest building at 15 stories. The high-rise is home to Hotel Chauncey, FilmScene, SpareMe! Bowl & Arcade, fix! Coffee and several office and residential units.

    The Chauncey, at 404 E. College St., is Iowa City's tallest building at 15 stories. The high-rise is home to Hotel Chauncey, FilmScene, SpareMe! Bowl & Arcade and several office and residential units. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

    The Chauncey, and other prominent downtown Iowa City high-rises at the center of a foreclosure suit, will return to GreenState Credit Union after receiving no bids during a Johnson County sheriff sale Nov. 18.

    Approximately 35-40 people attended the sale, held outside the Johnson County Sheriff’s office at 511 S. Capitol St. The sheriff’s office received one letter to bid prior to the start of the sale.

    The properties up…

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