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GALLERY: Dream City celebrates grand opening of renovated facility
One year ago, Dream City broke ground on an expansion and renovation project, envisioning a hub in Iowa City’s South District for supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs and youth. Now, that dream is a reality. Around 100 attendees gathered Aug. 24 at…
Pearson lays off 50 employees in Iowa City
Pearson Education has cut 50 jobs in Iowa City, according to a WARN Act filing.…

MidWestOne chosen as Best Small Bank in Iowa for second year
MidWestOne Bank, based in Iowa City, has been named Newsweek Magazine’s Best Small Bank in…

Women-led group dedicated toward Latino entrepreneurs forms
A celebratory launch for Emprendimiento Latino 5M, a new group looking to empower Latino entrepreneurs…

Iowa City Downtown District introducing ‘Hello Lamp Post’ program
Starting this week, the Iowa City Downtown District is launching a new collaboration with tech…

Iowa City Downtown District introduces concierge shopping for the holidays
The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) is introducing complimentary concierge shopping for the 2022 holiday…

Iowa City again named among top Gay Travel Awards destinations
Think Iowa City, the Iowa City/Coralville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, is an official nominee…

Two more Iowa City projects receive tourism grants
Two more events and projects have been awarded funds via the Iowa City Tourism Grant…

Will Iowa City reap benefits of ICAD, ICABP merger?
On Nov. 17, the Iowa City Area Business Partnership (ICABP) and Iowa City Area Development…

Iowa City airport brings nearly $24 million in economic activity
The Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) brings in $24 million annually in total economic activity,…

LSF Medical Solutions honored at Innovation Challenge Awards
LSF Medical Solutions won first place and $20,000 for Best Technology in the incubator startup…

Iowa City-based Dream City uplifts fathers, students
The extent to which nonprofit Dream City impacts families in Iowa City may be difficult…
Builders + Backers returns to IC, welcoming third cohort class
The Builders + Backers Idea Accelerator is once again accepting applications for a new class…

Mazahir Salih to leave Center for Worker Justice
Mazahir Salih, executive director and co-founder for the Iowa City-based Center for Worker Justice of…

Solar farm ‘at least three years away,’ says MidAmerican Energy
A proposed solar farm in Johnson County covering 1,000 acres would provide the generating capacity…

Five Corridor businesses win Prometheus Awards honors
The Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) crowned five winners with ties to the Corridor for…






