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MidAmerican Energy looks to purchase 20 acres in Iowa City’s industrial campus

MidAmerican Energy is seeking to purchase approximately 20 acres of land in Iowa City’s industrial campus region. At its meeting Tuesday, the Iowa City council will consider a resolution to set a public hearing for Oct. 21, approving a purchase…

Iowa City Area Sports Commission highlights its social, economic impact at Cilek Business & Sports Breakfast Series

Just hours ahead of the Iowa High School Girls State Volleyball championships, Johnson County leaders…

Josh Schamberger, president of the Iowa City Area Sports Commission and Think Iowa City, addresses the crowd in the lobby of the Xtream Arena on Monday, Nov. 4.

University of Iowa pursuing $20.6 million full acquisition of Old Capital Town Center

The University of Iowa is seeking approval from the Iowa Board of Regents to purchase…

Exterior of the Old Capitol Town Center.

Iowa City council member Andrew Dunn announces departure

Iowa City City Councilor Andrew Dunn has announced his resignation from city council following two…

Iowa City City Councilor Andrew Dunn announced he is stepping down effective Jan. 1, 2025.

Iowa City celebrates revamped Dubuque Street with block party celebration

The Iowa City Downtown District, in partnership with Dubuque Street businesses, the City of Iowa…

Dubuque Street business owners cut a ceremonial ribbon ahead of the Back to Dubuque Street celebration on Oct. 24, 2024, in Iowa City. CREDIT PARKER JONES

Iowa City launches weekly initiative to connect with local developers

In an effort to foster collaboration and support between developers and the city of Iowa…

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FeatherStone senior living community hosts grand opening celebration

FeatherStone at Hickory Hill, a new senior living community in Iowa City, held its grand…

IC Downtown District announces Back to Dubuque Street Celebration 

The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD), in partnership with Dubuque Street businesses, the City of…

The section of South Dubuque Street, between Iowa Avenue and Washington Street, is open once more to foot and vehicle traffic.

South of 6 Iowa City Business District appoints Maurice Davis as executive director

The South of 6 Iowa City Business District has announced the appointment of Maurice A.…

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

Iowa City’s Fall Shop Crawl returns Oct. 18

Cooler weather, fall jackets, pumpkin spice and all things Autumn herald the return of the…

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

The Downtown Dish with John Kenyon and Andrew Sherburne

On Today’s Episode: Anna and Charlie are joined by John Kenyon, Executive Director of Iowa…

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‘Everyone Can Work’: Iowa City celebrates 34 years of ADA, spotlights inclusion and disability employment at downtown event

Iowa City marked the 34th anniversary of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and…

Iowa City Mayor Pro Tem Mazahir Salih reads a proclamation from the city declaring October 2024 National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Iowa City moves toward stricter public health measures with proposed kratom ban and tobacco retailer regulations

Iowa City is one step closer to a ban on kratom and curtailing the proliferation…

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Applications due Nov. 6 for Iowa City’s Targeted Small Business grants

Iowa City has introduced a new grant initiative aimed at supporting local entrepreneurs and small…

Johnson County Public Health partners with CredibleMind to launch mental health website

The Johnson County Public Health Department has announced a partnership with CredibleMind, an online platform…

Johnson County home repair program

Neighborhood Centers expands with new Iowa City locations

The Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County (NCJC) is moving forward with the renovation of two…

The site of Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County's new Early Childhood Center at 1041 Arthur St. in Iowa City. Construction efforts on the building are currently underway.