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Signs for Scout's Honor and Camp are prominently displayed on Iowa Avenue. Both eateries were recipients of CoSign.

Iowa City offers matching grants for building improvements in key districts

The City of Iowa City is accepting applications for its Building Change Grant Program (BCGP), which offers 50/50 matching grants to support improvements that enhance the function, appearance and sustainability of commercial buildings in core business districts. The program aims…

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

Iowa City council votes to demolish, replace City Park pool

On Tuesday, Sept. 5, the Iowa City council voted unanimously to replace the old City…

Celebrate Towncrest businesses during Successful Living’s 25th anniversary

The public is invited to celebrate Iowa City’s eastside Towncrest businesses during Successful Living’s 25th anniversary…

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