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University of Iowa’s International Writing Program director to step down
Christopher Merrill, longtime director of the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program (IWP), will step down at the end of the year after 25 years leading the globally recognized literary exchange program. “I’m very proud of the role IWP has…
Glide & Go Skate City to launch this winter in Iowa City
A new skating rink will make its debut at the Iowa City Marketplace this winter.…
Downtown Iowa City fair trade retailer rebrands, expands mission
Downtown Iowa City’s Ten Thousand Villages will rebrand as Mosaic Iowa City, marking what owner…
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…
Fieldhouse Bar in Iowa City moving to new downtown location
Fieldhouse Bar, a longtime staple in Iowa City’s nightlife scene, is relocating to a new…
IC Repair tackles sustainability, consumer empowerment
Four times a year, IC Repair volunteers gather in Iowa City to fix a wide…
Molly’s Cupcakes closing shop in Iowa City
A downtown Iowa City cupcakery is closing its doors after 13 years in business. Molly’s…
The Downtown Dish: Talking health with Jennifer Miller of UIHC
On this month’s episode of the Downtown Dish podcast, host Anna Moyers Stone is joined…
Iowa City VA physician receives national award for health professions education
Dr. Matthew Soltys, a staff physician at the Iowa City VA Medical Center, has been…
UI Health Care opens newly-renovated inpatient unit at downtown campus
A previously shuttered inpatient unit at the University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus –…
Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa to close after 13 years
The Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa (CWJ) will permanently close after 13 years…
Startup Weekend Iowa City is coming up – here’s what you need to know
Aspiring entrepreneurs with bold ideas will have a chance to fine-tune them at Techstars Startup…
Iowa United Volleyball sets up at former Pearson campus
A portion of the former Pearson campus in Iowa City will soon be home to…
The Downtown Dish: The Ambassadors of Iowa City with Keyon Shelby and Betsy Potter
On this episode, Charlie is on a summer break so Anna is joined by special…
Quad Cities developer bets on Iowa City with planned revamp of former Pearson campus
The former Pearson campus on North Dodge Street in Iowa City is getting a makeover…
Bettendorf company purchases former Pearson offices in Iowa City
A Bettendorf-based commercial real estate development company has purchased the former Pearson offices in Iowa…