The board representing the self-supported municipal improvement district, or SSMID, in the South District is focusing on hiring an executive director and continuing to raise awareness of what this tool could mean for business retention and new opportunities.
Transforming lives has been his driving force, and to that end, he’s been a visible presence at Hancher events, hugging, shaking hands and chatting with patrons, donors and audience members.
Rundgren — became one of the most daring and inventive figures in the history of rock. During the early ’70s, “Todd is God” signs were staples at his concerts.
Earl’s Grill and Chill has opened just in time for the the heat of summer in Marion.
The Stuffed Olive offers over 100 martini options for every taste with a full tapas menu in a chic new dining room off Iowa City’s Ped Mall.
Located in the basement between The Roxxy and The Stuffed Olive, Double Tap began pouring on June 22. It’s open for pizza, beer, cocktails and dozens of new and vintage games until midnight every day.
LaVelda and LaVona Rowe started twin club at the University of Iowa and were a hit in Chicago and on TV shows,
The Iowa City Church on American Legion Road on the east side of Iowa City was “fully engulfed in flames and smoke” early Saturday morning. The fire remains under investigation.
Businesses in the Corridor, as with everywhere around the country, have added inflation to their list of worries
One of the recommendations of the Gather Here Recreation Master Plan is to close the downtown pool at Robert A. Lee Recreation. The Iowa City Council is faced with many questions as it begins discussing the plan, including invest in the pool or use that money to add a warm water pool at Mercer Aquatic Center.
All services now are open at the 24/7 center in Iowa City. The Gazette spoke with GuideLink’s executive director and medical director to talk about the center’s first year and what’s next.
Lance Cpl. Gabe Heefner has been a fighter throughout his recovery after the Marine was shot in a bizarre incident last year while driving along an Iowa City street. He has made good progress, but “there’s still a long way to go,” his father says.
Terrance Simien bringing zydeco sounds to Iowa City Jazz Festival next week.
Riverside Theatre’s free Shakespeare in the Park blurs genders, centuries in medieval tale of war
Jam Investments, based in Altoona, owns 14 other Popeyes in Iowa, including the closest one to Iowa City, at 750 Coral Ridge Ave. in Coralville.
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