Mayor-elect Meghann Foster said the city of Coralville is at a critical point -- and she ran for the seat to be part of shaping the city’s long-term vision. Foster discussed her priorities for her first term and what she’s proud of from her time on council.
The Pink Umbrella Bakery opened its first store front in Coralville. Heather Sitzmore started the business by serving her grandmother’s family recipes under a pink umbrella at farmers markets and upgrading to a food truck in 2015.
The Iowa Children’s Museum donated 45 Play Pack activity kits to 4C’s of Johnson County, Open Heartland, Ronald McDonald House and Shelter House.
The Cedar Rapids-based internet provider is expecting to have its fiber network available to all Iowa City residents by the end of 2022. Coralville residents can expect to have the network available to all by the end of 2023.
The public is invited to skate at Xtream Arena for one night only, Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Those who bring an item to donate will receive free skate rentals.
The Friends of Coralville Lake is working to raise awareness of the sedimentation in the lake and gauging community interest to launch a lake restoration plan in the coming years. The volume of sediment per year is equivalent to the volume of two Empire State Buildings.
Alebrije, an upscale, modern Mexican restaurant held its grand opening in Iowa City on Nov. 11, after initially opening Sept. 10 at 401 S. Linn St.
Foundry Food + Tap opened to the public on Nov. 17 in Coralville, the small chain’s first location outside of the Quad Cities.
Scores on 33rd is set to open in the building that was home to Pei’s Ohana Mandarin in Cedar Rapids for 34 years.
The Coralville Community Food Pantry is about halfway to its goal of raising $1.2 million for a new, fully customized building that will be double the size of the current space.
The event at Tavern Blue will feature live music and performances, and a lineup of vendors and information booths. The festival benefits the University of Iowa Health Care LGBTQ+ Clinic.
North Liberty voters elected Chris Hoffman, who has served on city council since 2007, as mayor. Also, results from other Johnson and Linn County races.
Hannah Longmire, of Coralville, was born with a congenital limb difference, which caused her to have her legs amputated below the knee when she was two. Now, with running blades, she’s the fastest girl on her cross country team.
Those with vivid mental illness experience and experts in the field are still trying to answer the question: How do we keep those with mental illness in treatment and out of the criminal justice system?
Candidates discussed recycling, priorities for pandemic relief funds, and pros and cons of tax increment financing.
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