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MidWestOne to host annual Rock the Chalk event Aug. 8
MidWestOne Financial Group Inc., parent company of MidWestOne Bank, will host the ninth annual Rock the Chalk event Aug. 8 in downtown Iowa City. The event will feature chalk art created by local artists, live music and hands-on activities. Artists…
Child care worker wage raise approved in Johnson County
A resolution to increase wages by two dollars an hour for eligible child care workers…
ACT to lay off 106 employees, continuing edtech spiral in Iowa City
ACT, Inc. has let go of 106 employees, 40 of which are located in the…
Iowa City Starbucks union vote passes unanimously
Workers at Starbucks in Iowa City, after announcing plans to unionize in late March, have…
Kirkwood names Kristie Fisher next president
Kristie Fisher, president of Iowa Valley Community College District and former senior director for ACT,…
Experiencing record-high demand, food bank donations down 43%
CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank is currently distributing 6,000 pounds of food to approximately…
The Laura Van Wyhe case
Laura Van Wyhe, an Iowa City native, died in the early morning hours of October…
Meld Marketing delves into unsolved Laura Van Wyhe case
Melinda Pradarelli never imagined Meld Marketing, the Iowa City marketing agency she founded in 2016,…
Johnson County officials spotlight development wins
Representatives from Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin, Solon, the University of Iowa and Johnson…
Taco Depot headed to downtown Iowa City
Taco Depot, a Cedar Rapids-based restaurant, is expanding to 119 E. Washington St. next to…
Former nurse to open I.C. Pilates in May
An Iowa City native and former nurse is opening I.C. Pilates, a workout studio at…
Englert Theatre production staff want union contract
Englert Theatre stagehands and technicians with IATSE Local 690 are seeking a contract with the…
Da Flava Unit expands, serving hip-hop, Caribbean flair
Da Flava Unit, a North Liberty food truck, has expanded its business and opened inside…
Joining national movement, Iowa City Starbucks wants to unionize
Starbucks workers in Iowa City have filed a petition to unionize, signifying what would be…
Wilson’s Orchard, Czech Village, Schamberger win tourism awards
Wilson’s Orchard & Farm, The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia of Cedar Rapids, and…
Neighborhood Centers of JC, Free Medical Clinic earn ARPA funds
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County and the Iowa City Free Medical Clinic were awarded preliminary…
