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An aerial photo shows the empty lot at 21 S. Linn St.

City of Iowa City, Downtown District to decide Linn Street lot use

After the developer hired to build a six-story, mixed-use building downtown withdrew from the project earlier this week, Iowa City officials are seeking temporary and long-term uses of the empty lot.  The development team working with the city, Grand Rail…

Iowa City denies liquor license renewal for Fieldhouse Bar & Grill

Note: The reporter of this article has no relation to Tracy Barkalow, who is mentioned…

The Fieldhouse Bar & Grill at 138 S. Clinton St. in Iowa City, pictured Feb. 18, 2026.

Iowa City creates two new urban renewal areas

The Iowa City City Council voted unanimously at its meeting Feb. 17 to create two…

The Iowa City Marketplace, formerly known as Sycamore Mall, pictured Feb. 18, 2026.

New downtown Iowa City café blends Middle Eastern, Western cuisine

A new café combining Middle Eastern and Western culinary traditions opened at 14 S. Clinton…

Le Crave occupies the former Molly's Cupcakes location at 14 S. Clinton St. in Iowa City.

Iowa manufactured home owners head to Capitol to address concerns about out-of-state park owners

Iowa manufactured home residents will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5…

Residents of Havenpark Communities' manufactured home parks in Johnson County, along with supporters, walk to the manager's office at Modern Manor.

Farmers market vendor Luna’s Tacos opens permanent location in Iowa City

A former farmers market vendor took the leap to a brick-and-mortar location Jan. 19 with…

Isabel Luna

Mount Mercy, St. Ambrose Universities acquire Sacred Heart Convent in Cedar Rapids

Mount Mercy and St. Ambrose universities have acquired the Sacred Heart Convent from the Sisters…

An exterior view of Sacred Heart Convent, located on Mount Mercy University's campus at 1330 Elmhurst Drive NE.

Cedar Valley Humane Society to launch soft opening of new facility next month

The Cedar Valley Humane Society announced the soft opening of its new adoption facility, marking…

Cedar Valley Humane Society Adoption Shelter

Coralville Council clears path for esports arena with rezoning, site plan approval

A proposed commercial subdivision in Coralville that includes an esports arena gained traction Tuesday evening,…

The highlighted area shows the 15.38 acre future site of the Lucky Pete commercial subdivision, located immediately west of Lowe's and between Second Street and Interstate 80 in Coralville.

North Liberty planning and zoning commission OKs multi-family housing project

A multi-family development is being proposed for Jordan Street in North Liberty. At its meeting…

An aerial rendering of the multifamily building proposed for Jordan Street in North Liberty.

Iowa City Highlander Hotel seeks bankruptcy protection

The Highlander Hotel in Iowa City is seeking Chapter 11 protection, according to court records…

The Highlander's outdoor courtyard and patio has life size chess boards, bags, ping pong and frisbee golf. CREDIT HIGHLANDER HOTEL

Hyper Energy Bar to hold soft opening for North Liberty location Dec. 19

Hyper Energy Bar is gearing up for its North Liberty debut, one year after opening…

Exterior of the Hyper Energy Bar in Iowa City's Ped Mall, 115 E. College St.

Illinois manufacturer weighs Coralville relocation with $205,000 city incentive

An Illinois manufacturing company is considering a relocation to Coralville in exchange for $205,000 in…

An Illinois manufacturing company is weighing a move to 2300 Oakdale Blvd. at the University of Iowa Research Park, located in Coralville.

UI Health Care’s new primary care clinic ‘largest in Iowa City,’ university says

University of Iowa Health Care’s new family medicine clinic at 2751 Northgate Drive in Iowa…

Executive Officer of University of Iowa's Department of Family and Community Medicine Dr. Jeff Quinlan (center) smiles after he cuts the ribbon on the new primary care clinic at 2751 Northgate Drive in Iowa City. To his left is UI Health Care CEO Brad Haws, and Vice President for medical affairs and Dean of the Carver College of Medicine Dr. Denise Jamieson stands to his right on Dec. 9, 2025.

Benefit concert at Iowa City brewery to support Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity home repair program

Iowa City rock band HomeBrewed, in collaboration with Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity, will host…

Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity logo

Iowa Finance Authority awards $12M for regional housing trust fund programs

Regional housing organizations across Iowa will receive $12.2 million in state grants to address affordable…

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