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Signs for Scout's Honor and Camp are prominently displayed on Iowa Avenue. Both eateries were recipients of CoSign.

Iowa City offers matching grants for building improvements in key districts

The City of Iowa City is accepting applications for its Building Change Grant Program (BCGP), which offers 50/50 matching grants to support improvements that enhance the function, appearance and sustainability of commercial buildings in core business districts. The program aims…

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.

Iowa City Downtown District names May Legacy Business Month

The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) has designated May as Legacy Business Month for Downtown Iowa…

Iowa City Downtown District names May Legacy Business Month

WATCH: Greater Iowa City Business Resource Center supports local business

Greater Iowa City, Inc. (Greater IC) has reaffirmed its commitment to local businesses and entrepreneurs…

Business Resource Center

$28M foreclosure ruling sends The Chauncey, other properties to auction

A series of high-profile downtown Iowa City developments are slated for a sheriff sale following…

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.

UScellular to cut 232 positions in Corridor, nearly 500 positions in Iowa

Wireless phone service provider UScellular will cut 232 positions in the Corridor and nearly 500…

UScellular store

GALLERY: From COVID-19 lockdown to launch, Prairie Kitchen Store in Iowa City finds its footing

Married for more than 30 years, Kevin Felker stands back as his wife Susan explains…

Prairie Kitchen Store 1

The Downtown Dish: The business of donuts with Andrea Farley of Dunkin’

On this episode, hosts Anna and Charlie sit down with Andrea Farley, Franchise and Operations…

Dunkin' 8 S Clinton St, Iowa City