The county purchased the 15 unit property at 1102 Hollywood Blvd. in Iowa City, in 2024 for $1.7 million, marking the first time the county has directly owned housing stock. Under a plan proposed by Iowa City, federally funded rental assistance vouchers, combined with VA support services, would be offered to veterans living in the units.
The restaurant will close at its current location starting June 15, with plans to tentatively reopen after July 4 in Iowa City.
The Iowa City Downtown District is looking to expand its boundaries as it works through the process of renewing its status as a Self-Supported Municipal District.
Also in this week’s Government Notes, the city of Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids schools will host an open house to discuss a green schoolyard initiative on Tuesday.
This weekend was the Iowa Arts Festival in Iowa City, a tradition that’s lasted more than 40 years. Artists and musicians shared their talents, and attendees participated in making art and dancing to the music.
More students are expected to learn at the Iowa City Community School District’s new Center for Innovation next school year where they will get hands-on, real-world experiences. The facility also will provide space for school board meetings, and Kirkwood classes for students and adult learners.
For the 40th year of Shakespeare in the Park, Riverside Theatre presents a production of ‘Romeo & Juliet’ June 13-29 on the Festival River Stage at Lower City Park in Iowa City.
This year’s lineup for the Iowa Craft Brew Festival features several breweries from around the Corridor.
Iowa City will nearly double the amount of money it provides to area nonprofits after the city council voted Tuesday to increase funding in the city’s Aid to Agencies fund by $350,000, to nearly $1.1 million.
The Iowa City Council is moving forward with plans to put a 1 percent local-option sales tax on the general election ballot this fall. If a majority of voters give their approval, the tax could raise as much as $8-10 million each year.
The popular “American Saloon” country-themed bar in downtown Cedar Rapids has announced plans for a second location on the Ped Mall at 118 S. Dubuque St.
A.J. Croce, the son of the late Jim Croce, will cover songs from his father’s discography, as well as his own music in “Croce Plays Croce.”
Also in Government Notes, the Hawkeye Area Labor Council announced it is endorsing the Cedar Rapids school bond that will go to voters in November.
Iowa City’s Burlington Street Bridge is crossed by nearly 19,000 vehicles each day. But it is deteriorating. A 2021 report described the structure as being in “poor” condition and “structurally deficient.” City leaders are working with the University of Iowa and Iowa DOT to plan for replacement of the structure, work that could begin by 2028 or 2029.
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