Articles Tagged: Iowa City

Sidekick Coffee & Books at 1310 1/2 Melrose Ave. in Iowa City started offering The Eat Shop’s cookies, cinnamon rolls, pecan rolls, kolaches and more as its exclusive provider of baked goods starting Sept. 19.

South District resident Angie Jordan — who has pushed for the creation of the taxing area and led other efforts on the city’s south side over the years — will start in October.

The Inclusive Economic Development Plan led by Astig Planning has been in the works for about a year with research, surveys, focus groups and interviews. The plan identifies barriers and potential solutions for business owners in Johnson County who have been historically underrepresented.

Soweto Gospel Choir staging world premiere at Iowa City’s Hancher Auditorium

Lucinda Williams, sidelined by stroke, eager to take new music on the road

The city of Iowa City is working with Think Iowa City to administer a tourism and visitor recovery grant program intended to spur economic activity in the city. A total of $125,000 in American Rescue Plan Act dollars is available through 2026.

The location in the strip mall was home to Rocky O’Brien’s Public House, which closed June 26.

The Iowa City branch, anticipated to open later this year, will be at 300 S. Clinton St. in the first floor of the Edge.

The new menu served at the Nagle Family Clubhouse focuses more on smoked meats, traditional barbecue sides, certified Angus beef burgers and a wide selection of craft beer.

Dozens of cities in Iowa have urban bow hunting programs to help manage deer populations. While some have found a balance that keeps the population in check and provides opportunities for hunters, others fall short of harvest goals.

Jake Shimabukuro elevates artistry of small strings

Dawes tosses out rule book for new album to showcase in Iowa City

Leading his 10-person band, Orleans Avenue, the trombonist/trumpeter whose real name is Troy Andrews, is widely considered to be the leading musician who is carrying forward the rich sounds, styles and heritage of New Orleans music to the rest of the world.

‘Chipmunk’d’ spirals through personal disasters to open Riverside Theatre season

A City High grad was one of 19 who received academic scholarships this year from a manufactured home developer. He is the first in his family to attend college.