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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…

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.…

Taste of Iowa City 2023 postponed
Taste of Iowa City, presented by MidWestOne Bank, returns to Downtown Iowa City next Tuesday,…

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…

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,…

Several area projects receive Iowa workforce housing tax credits
Projects in Cedar Rapids, Marion, Tiffin and West Branch are receiving workforce housing tax credits…

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

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,…

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)…

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…

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…

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…

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

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

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…






