When he and his father were looking for places to open a new taqueria restaurant in the Midwest in the early 1990s, Rodney Anderson said he grew to like a corner store that was available at Clinton and Washington streets in downtown Iowa City. “We were looking at Iowa City because we thought it was [...]
A famed Jackson Pollock painting that some state lawmakers want the University of Iowa to sell could be the centerpiece of a touring exhibit of American art. Sean O’Harrow, director of the university museum, said details are still being finalized but he expects the painting will be in an international show that debuts in the [...]
Iowa City and the University of Iowa want to tap the city’s landfill where acres of garbage are rotting for energy to power and heat laboratories and research centers. The city, the university and MidAmerican Energy are partnering on a project to pipe methane gas from the landfill to the university’s Oakdale Campus, the Iowa [...]
When Tim Fairbanks and his wife moved to Iowa City from northern Vermont last July, they were shocked at how inexpensive it was to eat out. They went out for a steak dinner one of their first nights in town expecting to pay $250; instead they paid just more than $100. “Restaurant pricing is dramatically [...]
Selling an iconic Jackson Pollock painting would discourage future donations to Iowa’s public universities and likely lead to a lawsuit, several officials said. An Iowa House subcommittee this week supported the sale of Pollock’s “Mural,” which had an estimated value of $150 million in 2008. The painting was donated to the University of Iowa in [...]
DES MOINES — The Des Moines and Cedar Rapids metro areas have taken an ever larger share of Iowa’s population over the past 10 years, new Census figures show. Detailed population figures were released Thursday, a once-per-decade report of the state’s demographic makeup, from the county level right down to the city block. The figures, [...]
Internationally known poet, author and civil rights activist Dr. Maya Angelou will be the keynote speaker at the Iowa Women’s Leadership Conference April 26 & 27, 2011 at the Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. The two-day conference, first started in 2007, will feature several other internationally, nationally and regionally recognized speakers including former White [...]
DES MOINES, Iowa — USA Wrestling chose tradition-rich Iowa City to host the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for wrestling. The group announced that Iowa City’s bid beat out those from Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Columbus, Ohio. The trials will determine which athletes will represent the United States at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. [...]
Iowa City may expand its recycling pick-up service to get it out of the bottom of the bin compared to other cities around the state. The city is looking at adding new apartment buildings to the service for the first time. The Iowa City Press-Citizen says the City Council voiced support for the proposed change [...]
“The Bubble” might soon pop. The University of Iowa on Thursday released a proposal to demolish the football team’s 25-year-old indoor practice facility, known as “the Bubble,” and build a $19.5 million replacement nearby. The Board of Regents will be asked next week to approve the design and budget of the new indoor practice field. [...]
JOHN WEBER, CO-OWNER OF DWELL HOME FURNISHINGS & INTERIOR DESIGN A Local Business With A Passion The owners of Dwell Home Furnishings and Interior Design in Coralville, Iowa, adhere to a philosophy that consists of three words: renew, refresh and excite. Founded in 1991 and co-owned by John Weber and 3 hands on partners, the [...]
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A nonprofit organization is ready to start a fundraising campaign for a new Iowa City animal shelter.
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SCOPE Productions Presents: David Sedaris
SCOPE Productions, AEG Live, and Iowa Public Radio have proudly announced a forthcoming show from famed humor writer David Sedaris to take place on Wednesday, November 11th in the IMU Main Lounge.
