Articles Tagged: Iowa City

An Iowa City man was arrested Tuesday after police say he robbed an Iowa City Casey’s Sunday while claiming to have a gun.

The credit union that acquired a group of downtown Iowa City high-rise buildings — including the Chauncey — when a sheriff’s sale failed to produce any bids, is working on a plan to sell the properties.

In an increasingly insular world, a former Iowa Writers’ Workshop professor is being recognized for a lifetime of work that transcends literary boundaries.

Small, local businesses have been feeling the impact of recent tariffs, inflation and falling consumer confidence this holiday season. Here’s why and how to support them.

Ring in the holiday season with festivals, holiday markets, light displays and other events.

Also in this week’s Government Notes roundup, the Cedar Rapids City Council has given its OK for historic landmark designation of a former school site.

Last Friday was the kick-off of Festive Fridays in downtown Iowa City. The holiday-themed events, sponsored by the Iowa City Downtown District, will run for 4 more Fridays, until Dec. 19. They feature free trolley rides, seasonal entertainment, extended shopping hours and community events.

Kristie Fortmann-Doser is retiring in December after 32 years leading the Domestic Violence Intervention Program, which last year merged with the Rape Victim Advocacy Program. Colleagues say her legacy will be defined by empathy, collaboration and dedication.

From startups to spin-offs, incubators to accelerators, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and the surrounding area have embraced entrepreneurship. This special section highlights some of those established efforts — some brand new — and the personalities that make them fly.

1 Million Cups — or 1MC — was developed on the idea of giving entrepreneurs and their communities a safe place to gather and connect, to share ideas and feedback, and to identify challenges and find opportunities. Its name is reflective of its mission: the notion that entrepreneurs discover solutions and engage with their communities over a million cups of coffee.

Riverside Theatre’s next main-stage production will be “The Mousetrap” by Agatha Christie, the legendary murder-mystery that holds the record as the longest-running play in theater history.

The meal will feature roasted turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green beans, dinner rolls, cranberry sauce, pie and non-alcoholic beverages.

A small Iowa energy bar chain will be waking up more Eastern Iowans soon.

No bids were received during a sheriff’s sale for a slew of Iowa City high-rise properties — including the Chauncey — following a foreclosure ruling in April.

Two Iowa City Police officers were injured Saturday during a foot chase with an armed man after a woman reported that he had brandished a gun and threatened to kill someone, according to a criminal complaint against the man.