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Iowa City Bike Library staff, volunteers, board members and participants cut the ribbon on the new youth hub at the organization's Bikes Create Community campaign Sept. 4.

Iowa City Bike Library kicks off $1M campaign

The Iowa City Bike Library officially launched its $1 million Bikes Create Community campaign Thursday evening with a celebration featuring live music, a cookout and a tour of its facility at 1222 S. Gilbert Court. A “soft launch” for the…

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…

Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa

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…

Startup Weekend Iowa City is a chance for aspiring entrepreneurs to try out their ideas and gain insight into successfully launching a business.

Iowa United Volleyball sets up at former Pearson campus

A portion of the former Pearson campus in Iowa City will soon be home to…

An Iowa United Volleyball club member celebrates during the 2025 Iowa Regionals Weekend.

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…

Keyon Shelby, Operations Manager of the Downtown Iowa City Ambassador Program

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…

Aerial view of the former Pearson campus at 2510 N. Dodge St. in Iowa City.

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…

Aerial view of the former Pearson campus at 2510 N. Dodge St. in Iowa City.

The Downtown Dish: Engaging young people with Tony Branch

On this episode, our hosts sit down with Tony Branch, youth engagement director of United…

Tony Branch, the Youth Engagement Director of United Action for Youth

Greater IC opens applications for 35th annual Community Leadership Program

Applications are open for Greater Iowa City, Inc.’s Community Leadership Program, Iowa City’s longest standing,…

Two young professionals shake hands.

Iowa City medtech startup earns state support for lung-monitoring device

Iowa City-based LSF Medical Solutions, LLC is among a handful of early-stage companies receiving state…

LSF Medical Solutions, LLC logo

Sanctuary Pub to reopen under new ownership

A beloved English-inspired watering hole is making a comeback in Iowa City. The Sanctuary Pub,…

English-inspired Sanctuary Pub, at 405 S. Gilbert St.

Iowa Finance Authority awards $9.5M in tax credits for affordable housing projects

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors on Wednesday awarded more than $9.5 million…

The exterior of a house under construction.

Iowa City chooses developer for vacant downtown lot

Three months after hearing development proposals for 21 S. Linn St., Iowa City has made…

A rendering of Grand Rail Development's proposed structure.

Iowa City advances rezoning for future multifamily complex

Note: The reporter of this article has no relation to Tracy Barkalow, who is mentioned…

A rendering of Goosetown Apartments, two multifamily residential complexes housing 42 units each proposed for 911 Governor St. in Iowa City.

Editorial: ‘Slow-moving train wreck’

Speculation about the cause for the foreclosure of various high-profile properties owned by Marc Moen…

The Chauncey, at 404 E. College St., is Iowa City's tallest building at 15 stories. The high-rise is home to Hotel Chauncey, FilmScene, SpareMe! Bowl & Arcade, fix! Coffee and several office and residential units.

The Downtown Dish: Business and spelling lessons with Niki Neems

On this episode, hosts Anna and Charlie sit down for a conversation with Niki Neems,…

On this episode, hosts Anna and Charlie sit down for a conversation with Niki Neems, Owner of r.s.v.p., the popular boutique paper product shop in Iowa City. Niki shares business insights that blow Charlie's mind, the story behind her longstanding business, and even teaches our hosts how to spell stationery.