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A Local Makes Sense campaign sign is displayed at Greater Iowa City's headquarters during a press conference Sept. 2. The cities of Coralville, North Liberty and Iowa City have teamed up in a campaign to convince voters to elect a 1% local option sales tax on the Nov. 4 ballot.

Johnson County cities kick off campaign for 1% local option sales tax

The cities of Coralville, North Liberty and Iowa City teamed up on Tuesday as part of a campaign effort advocating for a 1% Local Option Sales Tax (LOST). The tax will be on the Nov. 4 city and school election…

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

Iowa City’s Farm to Street Dinner returns

The annual Farm to Street Dinner will return to downtown Iowa City on Aug. 21,…

Diners from a past Farm to Street Dinner raise their glasses in a toast.

Johnson County Solar Task Force to launch March 27

Johnson County businesses and solar energy advocates have teamed up to form the Johnson County…

Solar array public works building.

Riverside Drive Pancheros reopens with renovations ahead of 25th anniversary

The Riverside Drive Pancheros location in Iowa City has reopened following renovations that began last…

Development proposals for 21 S. Linn St. in Iowa City narrowed to two after developer merger

Development proposals for a prime downtown Iowa City property have been narrowed to two after…

A rendering of 21 S. Linn St. by Salida Partners and Iceberg Development, which merged projects.

The Downtown Dish with Micky’s Irish Pub

On Today’s Episode: Anna and Charlie are joined by the legendary duo David Stein and…

The staff of Micky's Irish Pub. CREDIT ICDD

John’s Grocery to feature in ‘Death of a Brewer’ film

This summer, a team of filmmakers and producers will create what could be Iowa’s biggest…

A historical photo shows George Buffon – wearing a white apron – standing in front of the saloon he owned at 401 E Market St, Iowa City, in 1899. The identities of the others in this photo are unknown. CREDIT JOHN’S GROCERY ARCHIVES

Steindler Orthopedics announces transition to Epic EHR

Steindler Orthopedics has selected Epic, one of the nation’s leading electronic health record (EHR) platforms,…

Steindler Orthopedic new clinic

Survey gauges federal policies’ effect on Iowa City area businesses

Tariffs and reductions in grant funding emerged as major concerns for Johnson County businesses and…

Business impact and policy outlook survey

Iowa City offering grants for community-led climate action

Iowa City is accepting applications for its Climate Action Grant program, with the objective to…

Iowa City is accepting applications for its Climate Action Grant program.