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EntreFEST to be held in Iowa City in 2026

The 2026 edition of EntreFEST will be held in Iowa City, organizers announced Wednesday, Sept. 24 at an event hosted jointly by 1 Million Cups’ Cedar Rapids and Iowa City chapters at the Cedar Ridge Distillery near Swisher. ““EntreFEST is…

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.

The Downtown Dish: a connected campus with Barbara Wilson, UI president

On today’s episode: Anna and Charlie are joined by Barbara Wilson, president of the University…

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Wilson’s Orchard & Farm thrives in Des Moines

Five months after officially opening its Des Moines location, Iowa City-based Wilson’s Orchard & Farm…

Wilson's Orchard Ciderhouse & Bar in Des Moines.