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Iowa City launches grant program for commercial property improvements

Iowa City has opened applications for a new grant program aimed at improving commercial properties in four urban districts. The Building Change Grant Program offers 50/50 matching funds for façade improvements, accessibility upgrades, energy efficiency projects and space reactivation at…

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.

UI Health Care begins hiring process for North Liberty campus

University of Iowa Health Care announced it’s now seeking applicants to fill roles at its…

The Downtown Dish with Geoff Fruin, city manager of Iowa City

On Today’s Episode: Anna and Charlie are joined by Geoff Fruin, City Manager of Iowa…

Geoff Fruin Downtown dish

Iowa City Municipal Airport celebrates installation of solar array

Iowa City officials celebrated the completion of a solar array at the Iowa City Municipal…

Mayor Bruce Teague and members of the Airport Commission (Ryan Story, Judy Pfohl, and Warren Bishop) at a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Iowa City Municipal Airport on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024.

University of Iowa moves forward with purchase of Old Capitol Town Center

The University of Iowa is moving forward with the full acquisition of the Old Capitol…

Exterior of the Old Capitol Town Center.