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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…

Regionalism holds key to economic development, Corridor leaders say

On July 25 local business leaders gathered at the Hotel at Kirkwood for the Corridor…

Aspen and John Lohman accept a celebratory trophy at the CBJ's Future of the Corridor event, July 26, 2024. The event celebrated the CBJ's 20th anniversary and featured talks on the region's future.

Iowa City Downtown District to host ‘Scoop the Loop’ retail event

The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) is set to host a new summer-themed retail event…

Iowa City seeks input on community housing needs

As part of its City Steps 2030 plan, Iowa City is requesting public input on…

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Dream City to break ground on entrepreneurial hub renovation

Marking the start of its extensive upcoming renovation project, Iowa City nonprofit Dream City will…

Dream City, located at 611 Southgate Ave. in Iowa City.

South of 6 Business District seeks new executive director

The South of 6 Business District of Iowa City has announced the search for a…

Iowa CITY SSMID to rebrand to as South of 6 Iowa City Business District. CREDIT ANGIE JORDAN

Johnson County leaders explore possibility of battery-powered rail line

An electric rail system may be in the works for the Iowa City area, as…

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

Podcast: The Webster is working on another ‘restaurant project’ in Iowa City

Anna and Charlie recap the Block Party and discuss Patio Season in IC before hopping…

The Webster is working on another 'restaurant project' in Iowa City

Iowa City Cancer Treatment Center closes doors

A Johnson County radiation oncology clinic has shuttered its operations after 13 years of serving…

The Iowa City Cancer Treatment Center at 3010 Northgate Dr. in Iowa City. The radiation oncology clinic opened in 2011.

Estela’s Fresh Mex: burritos, with a side of podcasts and basketball

Anyone who’s been a Hawkeye for the last eight years is no doubt familiar with…

Estela's Fresh Mex co-owners Jerry Vasquez, Tyler Tiecke and Elsa de la Paz.

The future of art and AI: Iowa artists react to Meta AI update

Visual artists in Iowa are reacting to the advent of artificial intelligence and Meta’s recent…

Kindred Coffee opens in North Linn Street space

This summer’s coffee connoisseurs of downtown Iowa City saw a new contender, Kindred Coffee, open…

Public Space One offers new grant program for Eastern Iowa artists

Through a new annual grant opportunity, arts organization Public Space One is offering a total…

Iowa City receives $3.75 million PRO Housing Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

The city of Iowa City has been selected as one of 21 communities to receive…

Iowa City mayor Bruce Teague addresses a packed chamber at city hall on Thursday. The city received a $3.75 million PRO Housing grant to further its affordable housing initiatives. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

Iowa City parking rates double next week

Starting next week, Iowa City will see its first parking rate hike in 11 years,…

Parking ramp in Iowa City.

Iowa City, Coralville Bruegger’s Bagels locations unionize

Two Bruegger’s Bagels locations in the Corridor have become the first in the nation to…

Bruegger's Bagels employees picket outside the franchise's South Riverside Drive location on June 15, 2024, in Iowa City. union