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Keegan Colletta Huckfeldt Englert Theatre

Schickedanz resigns as Englert executive director; Huckfeldt named interim director

The Englert Theatre announced Thursday, Oct. 16 that Keegan Colletta Huckfeldt has been named interim executive director, following the recent resignation of John Schickedanz. Mr. Huckfeldt has served as the Englert’s events director for the past three and a half…

The Downtown Dish with Kate Dreyer and Jessica Meyer of The Shop

In this episode, hosts Anna and Charlie celebrate fall in Iowa City, discussing local events…

Jessica Meyer and Kate Dreyer speak chat about their business The Shop on the Downtown Dish Podcast.

EntreFEST to be held in Iowa City in 2026

The 2026 edition of EntreFEST will be held in Iowa City, organizers announced Wednesday, Sept.…

Alex Taylor NewBoCo EntrreFEST

Maverik outlines transition plans for Kum & Go locations in Corridor

Maverik has outlined its transition plans for the stores it purchased as part of its…

Kum & Go store North Liberty

Procter & Gamble to add 100 new jobs with $150M Iowa City expansion

Procter & Gamble is planning to expand its Oral-B Laboratories production capacity in Iowa City,…

Indigenous-led nonprofit seeks to create ‘resilience and innovation hub’ in Iowa City

An Indigenous-led nonprofit organization focused on environmental and social justice issues, as well as the…

A rendering of nonprofit Great Plains Action Society's urban Indigenous-led resilience and innovation hub, which is flanked to the east and west by Gilbert Court and Maiden Lane and to the south by East Benton Street in Iowa City. The proposed project spans approximately one acre.

Iowa City Bike Library kicks off $1M campaign

The Iowa City Bike Library officially launched its $1 million Bikes Create Community campaign Thursday…

Iowa City Bike Library staff, volunteers, board members and participants cut the ribbon on the new youth hub at the organization's Bikes Create Community campaign Sept. 4.

Johnson County cities kick off campaign for 1% local option sales tax

The cities of Coralville, North Liberty and Iowa City teamed up on Tuesday as part…

A Local Makes Sense campaign sign is displayed at Greater Iowa City's headquarters during a press conference Sept. 2. The cities of Coralville, North Liberty and Iowa City have teamed up in a campaign to convince voters to elect a 1% local option sales tax on the Nov. 4 ballot.

Affordable housing development proposed at site of former Roosevelt Elementary School in Iowa City

This story will be updated with additional information. The property housing the former Roosevelt Elementary…

Rendering of the 187-unit affordable housing complex proposed for 611 Greenwood Dr. in Iowa City, the site of the former Roosevelt Elementary School.

Iowa City wagyu ranch establishing national reputation, genetic excellence

Sarah Bailey and Kyle Schuchmann of Jiyu American Wagyu talk about the genetics of Wagyu…

A full-blood Wagyu is shown at one of Jiyu American Wagyu’s farms. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT

GALLERY: Dream City celebrates grand opening of renovated facility

One year ago, Dream City broke ground on an expansion and renovation project, envisioning a…

Dream City organizers celebrated the facility's renovation and expansion with a ribbon cutting ceremony Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025.

Proposed Governor Street multifamily complex gets green light

Note: The reporter of this article has no relation to Tracy Barkalow, who is mentioned…

A map of Scarlett Point Subdivision, located between North Dodge and Governor Streets in Iowa City. The plat is the future location for Goosetown Apartments.

The Downtown Dish with Josh Immerfall of Donnelly’s Pub

On the latest Downtown Dish, Charlie’s back from summer (and baby!) break with guest co-host…

Donnelly's Pub

Mercy Iowa City seeks $55M from MercyOne, recovery of ‘fraudulent transfers’

The oversight committee managing Mercy Hospital Iowa City’s bankruptcy estate has filed an adversary proceeding…

Iowa City’s literary mission endures

Paul Engle, the late poet and arts entrepreneur who led the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and…

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NERD STEM Box wins Iowa JPEC Startup Incubator Demo Day

Iowa City innovator and entrepreneur Dasia Taylor and her venture, NERD STEM Box, took first…

University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) Startup Incubator Summer Track Demo Day on Aug. 7. Front and second from left is first-place winner Dasia Taylor of NERD STEM Box.