Articles Tagged: Iowa City

In the first three months of this year, five fires have ignited in the Iowa City Landfill and have required emergency response to extinguish.

Also, a study reports the addition of an Uptown Marion hotel would have an economic impact of $21 million over its first five years of occupancy

A couple hundred people gathered Saturday on the downtown Pedestrian Mall to protest terminations of federal workers who serve Iowa veterans, seniors and farmers, and called on the district’s congresswoman, Republican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, to stand up for them.

Property owners across Johnson County have received letters detailing expected property tax rates as required by state law, but county and city officials are warning that the letters are not reflective of what taxpayers can expect to pay.

The Wright House of Fashion, launched in 2022, opened up shop at the former Varsity Cleaners to build an ecosystem for underserved youth in the creative trades. Now, it has launched Iowa’s first graphic design apprenticeship available to the general public.

John Green, author of “The Fault in Our Stars” and “Looking for Alaska,” will join Iranian-American poet Kaveh Akbar on Saturday at the Englert Theatre to discuss his new book, "Everything is Tuberculosis," and answer audience questions.

A small Wisconsin pizza chain is making its way southwest with a new Czech Village opening — its first restaurant outside of Wisconsin.

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Pancheros fans can score a week of $1 burritos using code “DOLLARSIDE” in the restaurant’s app, while supplies last. The promotion starts Tuesday, March 18 and will be available for up to 1,000 burritos.

Two Corridor restaurants have made 2025’s list of 10 finalists for Iowa’s Best Burger.

Also, Cedar Rapids schools names new principals at Washington High, Taft Middle schools

A University of Iowa police detective said an Iowa City man created social media profile of him using personal information, including his spouse’s name, and used “hateful discriminating language” that he would never use.

Big Grove Brewery is launching a new microgrant program that pairs well with its new Neighborhood Beer.

Iceberg Development and Salida Partners combine efforts for 21 S. Linn St. property. It’s one of two proposals going before the City Council to develop the city-owned property.

Iowa City launched a two-year fare free pilot program in

Joshua Perry, 34, was charged with the murder in January of Victoria Skarda, 33, who authorities say was the mother of his child.