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Jessica Meyer and Kate Dreyer speak chat about their business The Shop on the Downtown Dish Podcast.

The Downtown Dish with Kate Dreyer and Jessica Meyer of The Shop

In this episode, hosts Anna and Charlie celebrate fall in Iowa City, discussing local events like Taste of Iowa City, Oktoberfest, and the University of Iowa’s homecoming parade. The main feature is an in-depth interview with Kate Dreyer and Jessica…

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.

Oasis Falafel celebrates 20th anniversary

20 years ago, Naftaly Stramer and Ofer Sivan came together to create what would eventually…

Iowa City Council considers lower parking rates, new permits

The Iowa City Council is exploring proposals to reduce downtown parking meter rates and create…

The city of Iowa City is considering an ordinance that would reduce downtown parking rates and establish an evening/weekend parking permit.

Iowa City opens proposals for 21 S. Linn St. redevelopment

The City of Iowa City has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment…

Acapulco Mexican Bakery finds success, seeks to open third location

Alejandro Garcia Gonzalez owns and runs Iowa City’s Acapulco Mexican Bakery, which is just one…

UCS Healthcare opens new medication-assisted treatment office in Iowa City

UCS Healthcare has announced the expansion of its medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services in Iowa.  The…

New Raising Cane’s opens in downtown Iowa City

A crowd of over 50 people gathered to celebrate the opening of Iowa City’s first…

The Downtown Dish: Coaching culture with Jan Jensen, UI Women’s Basketball coach

On today’s episode: Anna and Charlie sit down for an exciting conversation with University of…

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UI Health Care reaches halfway point on Emergency Department expansion

The University of Iowa Health Care Emergency Department, one of the busiest in the state,…

Johnson County adds first fully electric bus to SEATS fleet

The Johnson County SEATS department  — which provides rides to older citizens, people with disabilities,…

Iowa City Council debates new ordinances to limit tobacco retailers

The Iowa City council continues to debate methods of discouraging tobacco and vape shops from…

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Steindler Orthopedic opens new location in Cedar Rapids

Steindler Orthopedic Clinic has opened a new location in Cedar Rapids – its first clinic…

Steindler Orthopedic Cedar Rapids clinic

Collins Aerospace awards NewBoCo $100,000 grant to support STEM programs

The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo) announced on Tuesday that the organization has been awarded…

Young participants work with LEGO-based projects during a CoderDojo held at Wellington Heights Community Church in Cedar Rapids in February. Cedar Rapids-based NewBoCo has been offering a number of learning opportunities, including CoderDojos and Code 101s, in public spaces throughout the community in an effort to make them more accessible. CREDIT NEWBOCO

Greater Iowa City, Johnson County nonprofits launch new Board Leadership Program

Greater Iowa City, the Community Foundation of Johnson County, and United Way of Johnson &…

The Greater Iowa City, Inc. blue banner displays its new logo.