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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.

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 reclamation and restoration of land, is seeking to purchase an acre of real estate just south of downtown Iowa City. Great Plains Action Society, a…

Portion of Dubuque Street in Iowa City considered for reconstruction

A section of street in downtown Iowa City is under consideration for reconstruction as part…

A portion of Dubuque Street facing south toward Washington Street.

Iowa City pilot program to award housing grants for energy-efficient homes

The Climate Action and Outreach department of the city of Iowa City, in collaboration with…

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Iowa football and what stays the same

There’s a great little tradition in Iowa City called the Monday Morning Quarterback Club. Local…

Greater Iowa City Inc. launches first annual meeting since forming in July

Greater Iowa City, Inc. launched its first event as an entity on Wednesday, Nov. 16,…

Nancy Bird (L) and Jennie Wunderlich (R) are poised to cut the ribbon celebrating the official launch of Greater Iowa City, Inc.

Two new camp-themed restaurants to open in downtown Iowa City

The Iowa City Downtown District announced this week, two new locally-owned restaurants will open on…

Scout's Honor is located at 219 Iowa Ave. CREDIT IOWA AVE HOSPITALITY

Riverfront West development latest in student housing boom

A new, pet-friendly student housing development is under construction in Iowa City, promising 291 one-to-three…

A rendering of Riverfront West student housing, located on the corner of Riverside Drive and Myrtle Avenue in Iowa City.

Iowa City to implement tax on EV charging

Iowa City will charge electric vehicle owners for the use of city-owned EV charging stations,…

Iowa is looking to use federal funds to build out EV charging capabilities across major corridors in the next five years.

Statewide Laborshed study underway

The Iowa Workforce Development is conducting its most recent statewide Laborshed study, the last one…

Iowa WorkForce Development

Building that houses iconic A & A Pagliai’s Pizza for sale

The building that houses the beloved and iconic A & A’s Pagliai’s Pizza in Iowa…

A&A Pagliai's Pizza, located at 302 E. Bloomington St. in Iowa City CREDIT REMAX

Iconic Hamburg Inn No. 2 reopening in time for homecoming week

An iconic Iowa City diner is making its comeback after a monthslong closure and change…

Hamburg Inn No. 2

Iowa City transit ridership up 53% since last year

Iowa City has seen a significant increase in bus ridership owing to the Fare Free…

Iowa City Transit electric buses

Wilson’s Orchard & Farm expanding to Des Moines

Wilson’s Orchard & Farm is expanding to a new location in Des Moines, with its…

A pencil and ink drawing of a barn. On the side the words "Wilson's Orchard & Farm" is painted in green letters. Plants grow along the side of the building.

Original Emma Goldman Clinic seeks Iowa City Historic Landmark designation

The Iowa City council voted Tuesday, Sept. 20 to approve rezoning the first Emma Goldman…

emma goldman clinic A green and white craftsman-style house

Gilbert Street bridge project seeks bidders

Iowa City is currently seeking bidders for the Gilbert Street bridge reconstruction, a project with…

A car drives past a pedestrian on the Gilbert Street bridge.

Student builders begin affordable housing project in Iowa City’s historic northside neighborhood

An affordable housing project in Iowa City’s historic northside neighborhood is underway, thanks to the…

A rendering of the current construction project at 724 Ronalds St. CREDIT C-Wise Design and Consulting