Cancer surviver Ralph E. Henry’s art show of new work that opens at Taag Gallery (1060 William St.) on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 5 p.m. is a testament to life…
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Environmental group sets sights on sewage treatment control house for new HQ
A local environmental group, Ecopolis, is intent on repurposing a flood-ruined and abandoned wastewater treatment facility built on the floodplain in Iowa…
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Power up: Ecopolis event to tackle the future of solar power in Iowa City
Lighting the way to a renewable future in Iowa City, Ecopolis will host a community forum on solar power tonight at the Iowa City Public Library, featuring various…
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Local activist recognized for community work at MLK ceremony
Iowa City resident Jaron Varner will be recognized for his work mentoring African-American youth in the Iowa City community at the first annual Martin Luther…
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Table to Table expands food rescue operation, seeks additional drivers
For nearly twenty years, an Iowa City organization has undertaken the rescue of millions of pounds of food to share with the hungry, homeless and at-risk…
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Iowa insurerer created under the Affordable Care Act finds itself in dire financial straits
Under supervision of the Iowa District Court, the Iowa Insurance Division (IID) took control of CoOpportunity Health’s assets last month after declaring the Iowa insurer…
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Poetry City Actualized: A look back at the birth of an Iowa City-based literary movement
Welcome to Iowa City, aka Poetry City, where key Actualist sites have been targeted by urban development for over forty years. What’s Actualism? It’s a poetry…
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Pullman Bar and Diner set to open in downtown Iowa City
A local take on the classic American diner arrives in downtown Iowa City today as Pullman Bar and Diner opens at 17 S. Dubuque St. Located in the space formerly occupied by Orange Leaf, the interior has been completely transformed in recent months. The long, narrow space and curved ceiling subtly reference a railcar. Vintage […]
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Faith in art inspires a new eastside gallery/studio
“I wanted a studio,” said Bella Vine. Ask and ye shall receive. Now she directs a cluster of studios, an art gallery and oversees Art Expressions: The Art Experience and Learning Center, which provides classes for artists of all ages at Taag Studio and Gallery. Taag, which stands for Towncrest Area Artists Group, is located […]
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Fate of cottages still uncertain
The Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) voted unanimously last week to recommend giving the three workers’ cottages on South Dubuque Street historic landmark status. The vote comes after the HPC reviewed a petition submitted by the Friends of the Historic Preservation, which calls for the city to rezone the block from a commercial zone […]
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Bike-themed restaurant ‘Ride’ opens today in Iowa City
Ride, Iowa City’s newest restaurant, opened for breakfast today. The bike-themed restaurant is located at 630 Iowa Ave. in the space formerly occupied by Lou Henri’s — a location that has undergone significant change in recent months: The interior has been completely remodeled and now includes a full bar, as well as a new outdoor […]
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Council votes against public hearing on cottages
Iowa City Council voted this morning 4-3 not to have a public hearing to discuss the historic status of three workers’ cottages, located on the 600 block of South Dubuque Street. The buildings, which had been slated for rezoning into the new Riverfront Crossings District, are on the chopping block after an engineer’s report from […]
