Two soon-to-be 2023 University of Iowa alumni have found unique opportunities to take their talents abroad following graduation. UI students Kyler Johnson and Raj Aditya will further their education abroad after they graduate. Johnson will graduate with an English and creative writing bachelor’s degree and minors in French, Portuguese, Chinese, and translation for global literacy..
Iowa City was awarded the 2023 Iowa Small Business Community of the Year by the U.S. Business Administration Iowa Small Business Administration. According to a release from the Small Business Administration, Iowa City was selected because of its commitment to providing opportunities for local businesses to start and flourish. District Director of the administration’s Iowa.
City of Iowa City staff is concerned that housing affordability and availability will be negatively impacted after noticing a continued downward trend of residential lot creation in 2022. In the April 13 information packet, Iowa City Associate Planner Kirk Lehmann provided an overview of residential development in 2022, which showed that Iowa City might not.
Iowa City City Councilor Andrew Dunn announced his run for Councilor John Thomas’ council seat, which will be vacant in January 2024. The city council elected Dunn in January to fill the At-Large seat of former Councilor Janice Weiner, who left the council after she was elected to the Iowa Senate. This term will end.
The Iowa River Powerhouse Dam was found to have more deficiencies than previously believed, prompting the City of Iowa City to bring on another consultant to further assess the damage. This additional hiring, which will tack on a little over $50,000 in additional fees, was approved by the Iowa City City Council at its April.