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

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 School in Iowa City is the site of a proposed affordable housing development. The Iowa City City Council voted 7-0 at its meeting Sept. 2…

Iowa City considers modifying ADU requirements

The city of Iowa City is proposing several changes to its current zoning codes in…

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Wendy Ford retires after 17 years as Iowa City’s economic development coordinator

Be creative, open to new ideas and willing to help – and enjoy the ride.…

Wendy Ford

Taste of Iowa City 2023 postponed

Taste of Iowa City, presented by MidWestOne Bank, returns to Downtown Iowa City next Tuesday,…

Taste of Iowa City

Hamburg Inn No. 2 acquired by Gold Cap Hospitality, founding partner Nate Kaeding

Historic Iowa City restaurant, Hamburg Inn No. 2, has joined Gold Cap Hospitality group’s collective…

Hamburg Inn No. 2

Wright House of Fashion to host free workshop with Def Jam designer

Wright House of Fashion will host a free youth workshop focused on art, collage, fashion,…

Cey Adams

Several area projects receive Iowa workforce housing tax credits

Projects in Cedar Rapids, Marion, Tiffin and West Branch are receiving workforce housing tax credits…

Westdale Parkway West development

Iowa City DMV relocated to Coralville

The Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) relocated its Iowa City DMV to Coralville, a move…

Cars are parked in front of the new DMV location in Coralville.

Student-owned University Scooters open new Iowa City location

A student-owned Iowa City business that sells scooters will be moving to a new location,…

University Scooters owner Tyler Presinger stands next to a sign that reads "coming soon."

BREAKING: University of Iowa to acquire Mercy Iowa City hospital and clinics

Mercy Iowa City announced Monday, Aug. 7 it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI)…

Mercy Hospital-Iowa City. located at 500 E. Market St. in Iowa City, is alleged to be in a “financial freefall.” (Photo via Google Earth)

Indigenous business woman paves way for Native American fashion, culture in Iowa City

At just 5 years old, Alicia Velasquez began making clothes for her dolls. Using her…

Alicia Velasquez is the artist and entrepreneur behind The House of Dotł’izhi, 327 Kirkwood Ave., Iowa City, Native American shop. CREDIT SIMONE GARZA

Receiver sought for Iowa City hospital that’s alleged to be in a ‘financial freefall’

An Iowa City hospital that is alleged to be in a “financial freefall” and on…

Mercy Hospital-Iowa City. located at 500 E. Market St. in Iowa City, is alleged to be in a “financial freefall.” (Photo via Google Earth)

Iowa City home prices increase by 10% in 2023

Iowa City home prices increased by 10.4% between May 2022 and May 2023, according to…

Real estate sales

ICAD announces departure of Tom Banta

Iowa City Area Development (ICAD) has announced the departure of Tom Banta, ICAD and the…

Tom Banta

Goosetown Cafe in Iowa City closes

The Goosetown Cafe in Iowa City’s Northside neighborhood is closed indefinitely, according to an online…

Goosetown Cafe Iowa City

Annual sidewalk sales tradition continues in downtown Iowa City this weekend

Iowa City’s 55th Annual Sidewalk Sale is taking place Thursday, July 13 through Sunday, July…

Iowa City Downtown Sidewalk sale