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A full-blood Wagyu is shown at one of Jiyu American Wagyu’s farms. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT

Iowa City wagyu ranch establishing national reputation, genetic excellence

Sarah Bailey and Kyle Schuchmann of Jiyu American Wagyu talk about the genetics of Wagyu cattle and breeding technology as casually as others might discuss Hawkeye football or the latest episode of a hit TV series. They’ve produced some of…

Better Together 2030 to celebrate Excellence in Action Awards this month

Better Together 2030 (BT2030) will be celebrating the progress of the All In Vision Plan…

BT2030 Excellence in Action Awards - GZ Event Graphic

Iowa City opens applications for 2025 Public Art Matching Grant Program

Iowa City’s Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) is ramping up efforts to spark creativity and…

South District Community mural, designed by designed by Iowa City artist Nick Meister.

Iowa City VA expands to meet rising demand for women veterans’ care

The Iowa City VA Health Care System (ICVAHCS) is expanding its main campus hospital to…

A rendering of the ICVAHCS addition, which will add 27,500 feet and two additional floors to accommodate the Women's Health Clinic, in addition to other specialty services.

Iowa City OKs first reading to rezone ACT campus

Nearly eight months after ACT, Inc.’s announcement to sell its campus property to Iceberg Development Group,…

Steve Long, owner of owner real estate development company Salida Partners and a representative for Iceberg Development Group, addresses the Iowa City Council Jan. 7. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

Sanctuary Pub, Which Wich in Iowa City closed for business

Sanctuary Pub, a favorite English-inspired watering hole in Iowa City since 1972, has closed its…

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

Wilson’s Orchard announces restaurant closure

Iowa City-based Wilson’s Orchard & Farm will be closing its restaurant and converting the upper…

A view of the dining area inside Wilson's Ciderhouse in Iowa City.

Iowa City performing arts high school earns Cognia accreditation

Iowa Conservatory (ICON) has announced its regional accreditation with Cognia and recognition by the state…

Beth Brown and Leslie Nolte are co-founders of ICON Arts Academy in Iowa City.

Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County hosting ‘Black in Business’ holiday shop and swap

The Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County will host a celebration of local Black entrepreneurship and…

Blue and gold Christmas ornament bulbs

The Downtown Dish: A special episode

On this episode: Anna and Charlie sit down with the team behind the original Downtown…

Charlie Nusser (left) and Anna Moyers Stone will host The Downtown Dish, a new monthly podcast. CREDIT JESSICA ABDONEY/ UPLOAD MEDIA GROUP

Iowa City Animal Center announces 1,500 square foot addition

The Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center has announced plans for a 1,500-square-foot addition…

New South of 6 executive director harnesses the power of marketing

Maurice Davis has held many roles over the years.  The entrepreneur, author, National Guard veteran,…

Maurice A. Davis has been named the executive director of the South of 6 Iowa City Business District SSMID.

Iowa City Downtown District launches online economic development platform for prospective, current businesses

The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) has launched an economic development website to provide prospective…

Pedestrians line the sidewalk on E. Iowa Avenue in Iowa City.

Dream City to host first entrepreneur pitch competition 

As stated in a news release from Dream City, the nonprofit invites the Iowa City…

Dream City, located at 611 Southgate Ave. in Iowa City.

Iowa City enacts new regulation on tobacco retail locations, lifts tobacco permit moratorium

Tobacco retailers in Iowa City are now facing restrictions on where they can set up…

Iowa City attorney Eric Goers (left), speaks to the council at its March 19 meeting.

Greater Iowa City, Inc. unveils new initiatives at annual meeting

The evening of Nov. 21 saw a packed house at the Hyatt Regency Coralville, as…

Nancy Bird, president and CEO of Greater Iowa City, Inc., addresses the audience at the organization's annual meeting Nov. 21.