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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.

Hotel Chauncey, hotelVetro, SpareMe closing

This story has been updated with a statement from GreenState Credit Union Hotel Chauncey, hotelVetro and SpareMe Bowling & Arcade in Iowa City are closing after a source close to the matter alleged GreenState Credit Union issued eviction notices on…

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.

Kitty Corner Social Club opens in downtown Iowa City

Cat lovers are about to experience Iowa City’s first-ever cat lounge — no “kitten” around.…

‘The state of the city is strong’: Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague urges unity in uncertain times in State of the City address

The Emma J. Harvat Hall in Iowa City was packed the evening of Feb. 18…

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague gives his sixth State of the City address Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the Emma J. Harvat Hall.

Iowa City Council special election scheduled for March 4

Iowa City voters will decide the next representative for the District C City Council seat…

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Joann Fabric to shutter approximately 500 stores

Fabric and craft chain Joann Fabric announced Wednesday it plans to close approximately 500 locations…

JOANN Fabric and Craft store at 1676 Sycamore St. in Iowa City.

Iowa City VA earns Pathway to Excellence designation

The Iowa City VA Health Care System has been recognized as a Pathway to Excellence…

The Iowa City VA Medical Center, 601 Highway 6

Proposed arts projects in downtown Iowa City could bring $30 million annual economic boost

A newly released study estimates that two proposed arts-focused projects in downtown Iowa City could…

Salida Partners' rendering of 21 S. Linn St.

Iowa City Council considers proposals for 21 S. Linn St.

The Iowa City Council considered three proposals for the development of a key downtown property…

The Iowa City Council pictured Jan. 7.

Battery-powered passenger rail line in Johnson County on hold

A concept that would utilize the CRANDIC rail line for a battery-powered passenger rail between…

Pop-Up Metro uses existing low-density freight rail lines and battery-propelled passenger cars as an economic, sustainable option for public transit.

The Downtown Dish with Betsy Potter

On Today’s Episode: Anna and Charlie are joined by Betsy Potter, executive director of the…

Iowa City nonprofit Stories Project eyes downtown lot for storytelling museum

An Iowa City nonprofit is reviving a long-standing vision to create a destination to celebrate…

Iowa City will be choosing a winning RFP in the upcoming months for 21 S. Linn St., pictured here in July 2024.

New owners take the helm at Colonial Lanes

Colonial Lanes, a long-standing bowling center and cherished Iowa City institution for decades, is under…

A Colonial Lanes patron watches the bowling ball she just released glide toward the pins on the bowling lane. Despite renovations going on, business has not slowed down for the bowling center. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW