While walking around Iowa City, it is hard not to notice its landmarks — the Englert, Herteen & Stocker Jewelers, and the ever-present (and open) Mesa and Pancheros. But why do some businesses, such...
The country’s first night mayor has said farewell to the city she’s long called home.
Angela Winnike was hired in April 2017 as Iowa City’s first-ever night mayor, a position that she said was the...
After 10 years of serving breakfast food to the Iowa City community, Bluebird Diner, 330 E. Market St, celebrated its 10th anniversary with the Iowa City community on Dec. 8.
Just a little over 10 years...
Iowa City’s first nighttime mayor is leaving the city for warmer weather.
Angela Winnike will leave Iowa City and the nighttime mayor position to begin a new job in Los Angeles.
She first began...
A new program at Iowa City’s premier independent theater aims to create a more equitable movie-going experience.
FilmScene, 118 E. College St., has begun implementing open (dialogue and ambiance) and...
As temperatures plummet, local conversations swirl on how the homeless population will manage through the winter.
The installation of new benches on the Pedestrian Mall has emerged as part of those conversations....
Local Iowa City restaurants have decided to take part in decreasing straw use, and many encourage others to continue this environmentally friendly trend.
Pullman Bar & Diner’s general manager,...
“An unconventional atmosphere, food that straight slaps, and a staff you’ll wanna DM,” advertises an upcoming twist on breakfast on Melk’s newly launched Instagram page.
Melk, a diner and cereal...
Responding to the increasing popularity of the 380 Express bus, officials have added an additional route on Saturdays to serve residents in the Corridor. The service began on Nov. 24 and will continue...
Small businesses are on the decline across the country, recent research shows, as they face difficulties in getting started that their larger competitors don’t face.
According to data from U.S. Small...
