New owners take the helm at Colonial Lanes

Owners strive to keep iconic bowling alley’s retro charm

A Colonial Lanes patron watches the bowling ball she just released glide toward the pins on the bowling lane. Despite renovations going on, business has not slowed down for the bowling center. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW
A Colonial Lanes patron watches the bowling ball she just released glide toward the pins on the bowling lane. Despite renovations going on, business has not slowed down for the bowling center. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

Colonial Lanes, a long-standing bowling center and cherished Iowa City institution for decades, is under new ownership, though its vintage charm remains intact for now. Brad Huff, the previous owner, found the bowling center’s new owners through a mutual friend, ultimately passing the torch to a group with a passion for the sport — and […]

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