Articles Tagged: Iowa City

Intimate space allows plenty of space for cast to play with woke sensitivities

Influential roots musicians led the way for string band revival

From a Messiah sing-along and music by candlelight, to swing, bells and bluegrass beats, sweet treats await nearly every musical taste.

Council member Andrew Dunn announced his intention to resign in January.

Johnson County and Iowa City have begun preliminary conversations about the potential for a joint law enforcement facility. A bond to fund the project could go to voters no sooner than the November 2026 General Election.

Rent increases are leveling off after historic high spikes driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, but remain higher than before the virus’ global spread, new data show. Policies like rent control are considered a “quick fix,” but is the solution that simple?

The Paul Engle Prize from the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature represents some lofty virtues in literature. But to 2024 winner Camille Dungy, it’s also a homecoming, of sorts.

The building, which is being constructed adjacent to company’s existing Iowa City plant, at 2258 Heinz Rd., will serve as a hub for ALPLA’s expanded apprenticeship program, for which it partners with Kirkwood Community College. It’s a $15.8 million project.

The Iowa Court of Appeals filed a ruling last month in the case of an Iowa City man charged with lighting his ex-girlfriend’s apartment on fire.

Award-winning band coming to Englert Theatre with blend of styles rolled into Mexican and Latin American roots.

It joins Ramen Belly as the only other restaurant in the neighborhood, serving the two meals Ramen Belly does not: breakfast and lunch.

New York-based ensemble pushing boundaries of classical styles with modern influences

The first steps are underway in the yearslong process to replace Iowa City’s Burlington Street Bridges, which are crossed by nearly 19,000 vehicles a day and connect the west side of the city to downtown and the University of Iowa.

Also, the Solon school board will interview applicants to fill a vacancy on the board

The decision made as asimilar Muscatine project was terminated and torn down.