The International Rescue Committee, a global organization that rehomes refugees, is helping settle around 100 refugees in Iowa City over the next couple of months after opening an Iowa City office late...
MERGE, a community space with resources for businesses and entrepreneurs, will continue to be a resource for Iowa City residents after its lease was renewed by the city council on Feb. 20.
The space...
Nail polish bottles, lotion, bracelet beads, and string were spread across two pink tables as members of the University of Iowa chapter of GlamourGals painted the nails of residents at the Melrose...
The Johnson County government is providing $2.1 million in much-needed grants, which will help the organizations better serve the community.
The nonprofit capacity grant program agreement was approved...
Johnson County Public Health completed its routine inspection of local restaurants and other food establishments, compiling 74 violations in 14 locations in January.
Carlos O’Kelly’s of Iowa...
A wooden bull stationed on one side and a line dancing stage on the other, Iowa City’s newest country-themed bar, Giddy Up, opened on Feb. 9, bringing a fully immersive country experience for bargoers.
Giddy...
Jack Moore, Assistant News Editor
• February 13, 2024
THC drinks are hitting the shelves in Iowa City bars and stores, and customers are enthusiastically embracing them as a drink choice other than alcohol.
“I love it as an alternative,”...
Jack Moore, Assistant News Editor
• February 7, 2024
Short’s Burger and Shine in downtown Iowa City will remain open pending the outcome of an appeal from a lawsuit brought on by the restaurant's landlord MidWestOne Bank.
According to court filings,...
Jack Moore, Assistant News Editor
• February 6, 2024
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Short’s Burger and Shine was ordered to vacate its downtown Iowa City restaurant at 18 S. Clinton St. by Feb. 10 after a judge ruled the business...
Jack Moore, Assistant News Editor
• February 6, 2024
Equipped with a llama, two horses, four goats, and more animals, a new youth crisis center will begin accepting residents on March 1 to give youth a safe space in Iowa City.
“They’ll come...
Local mental health crisis organizations have reported a significant uptick in the use of their services in the year and a half since the National Suicide Prevention Line rebranded to its three-digit...
