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Active Endeavors
138 S Clinton St
(319) 337-9444
shopactiveendeavors.com
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Akar Gallery
257 Iowa Ave
(319) 351-1227
akardesign.com
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Aspen Leaf
125 S Dubuque St
(319) 351-9720
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Austin Burke
26 S Clinton St
(319) 337-4971
austinburke.com
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Beadology Iowa
220 E Washinton St
(319) 338-1566
beadologyiowa.com
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Catherine’s
7 S Dubuque St
(319) 338-2210
catherinesic.com
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Chait Galleries Downtown
218 E Washington St
(319) 338-4442
thegalleriesdowntown.com
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Cold Stone Creamery
39 S Dubuque St
(319) 341-6155
coldstonecreamery.com
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Daydreams Comics
21 S Dubuque St
(319) 354-6632
daydreamscomics.com
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Devotay
117 N Linn St
(319) 354-1001
devotay.net
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Discerning Eye
119 E Washington St
(319) 338-6800
discerningeyeoptical.com
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Dulcinea
2 S Dubuque St
(319) 338-9468
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Englert Theatre
221 E Washington St
(319) 688-2653
englert.org
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Ewers
28 S Clinton St
(319) 337-3345
ewersmensstore.com
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FilmScene
118 E College St
(319) 358-2555
icfilmscene.org
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Formosa
221 E College St
(319) 338-8880
formosadowntown.com
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Givanni’s
109 E College St
(319) 338-5967
givannis.com
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Glassando
Old Capitol Mall
(319) 341-7887
glassando.com
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HABA Salon
212 E Market St
(319) 359-1258
habasalon.com
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Hands Jewelers
109 E Washington St
(319) 351-2888
handsjewelers.com
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Herteen & Stocker Jewelers
101 S Dubuque St
(319) 338-4212
herteenandstockerjewelers.com
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Home Ec. Workshop
207 N Linn St
(319) 337-4775
homeecworkshop.blogspot.com
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Iowa Artisans Gallery
207 E Washington St
(319) 351-8686
iowa-artisans-gallery.com
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Iowa City Fitness
Plaza Towers Level 3
(319) 339-0348
iowacityfitness.com
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Java House
211 1/2 E Washington St (319) 341-0012
thejavahouse.com
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John’s Grocery
401 E Market St
johnsgrocery.com
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Phone Web page(s)
Linn Street Café
121 N Linn St
(319) 337-7370
linnstreetcafe.com
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M.C. Ginsberg
110 E Washington St
(319) 351-1700
mcginsberg.com
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Mayfair
109 S Linn St
(319) 338-7166
mayfairapparel.storenvy.com
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Molly’s Cupcakes
14 S Clinton St
(319) 333-1297
icmollys.com
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My Massage Hero
221 E College St
(319) 337-3313
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Nori
105 E College St
(319) 388-7321
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Oasis
206 N Linn St
(319) 358-7342
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Om Gifts
105 S Linn St
(319) 358-1282
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Pagliai’s
302 E Bloomington St
(319) 351-5073
pagliaisic.com
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Prairie Lights
15 S Dubuque St
(319) 337-2681
prairielights.com
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R.S.V.P.
140 N Linn St
(319) 337-4401
rsvp-asap.com
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Raygun
103 E College St
(319) 248-1258
raygunsite.com
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Revival
117 E College St
(319) 337-4511
revivaliowacity.com
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runningwild-iowa.com
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oasisfalafel.com
Running Wild
121 E Washington St
(319) 359-7672
Sage + Sky
2 S Dubuque St
(319) 339-9468
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Sweets & Treats
Old Capitol Mall
(319) 337-6362
ictreats.com
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Tailgate
30 S Clinton St
(319) 359-1628
tailgateclothing.com
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Takanami
219 Iowa Ave
(319) 351-5125
takanamidowntown.com
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Textiles
1109 S Dubuque St
(319) 339-0410
textilesiowacity.com
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The Haunted Book Shop
219 N Gilbert St
(319) 337-2996
thehauntedbookshop.com
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The High Ground Café
301 E Market St
(319) 338-5382
highgroundcafe.com
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Velvet Coat
118 E College St
(319) 887-7151
shopvelvetcoat.com
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Which Wich
23 S Dubuque St
(319) 337-9424
whichwich.com
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White Rabbit
112 S Linn St
(319) 358-9557
whiterabbitgallery.com
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Yotopia Frozen Yogurt
132 S Clinton St
(319) 338-0501
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Z’Mariks
19 S Dubuque St
(319) 338-5500
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Hands Jewelers NambĂŠ Bowl $105 handsjewelers.com
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Chait Galleries Downtown Benjamin Chait Landscapes Starting at $145 thegalleriesdowntown.com
Iowa Artisans Gallery Blenko Glass $54–$71 www.iowa-artisans-gallery.com
Akar Gallery Joseph Joesph Mixing Bowls $35 www.akardesign.com
Java House Coffee French Press $25 www.thejavahouse.com
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“Tailgate is honored to be participating in the The Giving Book for the first time. This is a great way to get the Iowa City community in the holiday spirit of giving.” Natalie Schnekcloth of Tailgate
Tailgate Wool Stadium Blanket $220 www.tailgateclothing.com
Nori Reserve Candles $12–$29
Om Gifts Healing Touch Pottery $26
Iowa Artisans Gallery MoonSpoon Utensils $8–$40 www.iowa-artisans-gallery.com
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White Rabbit Home Sweet Home Iowa Wall Decor $45 whiterabbitgallery.com
Glassando Hand Turned Wooden Christmas Ornaments $25 www.glassando.com
John’s Grocery Iowa Beer Sampler & T-shirt $25 www.johnsgrocery.com
Revival Custom-piece Necklace Starting at $18 revivaliowacity.com
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Raygun Iowa Vowels Shirt $21 raygunsite.com
Dulcinea Hawkeye Inspired Whitties Knitties $28–$52
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“I started RAYGUN with the hope that I would one day be so rich that I’d only have to associate with people who owned private helicopters. Until I get to that point, I try to give back to the community a little bit.” Mike Draper of RAYGUN
R.S.V.P. Barry Phipps 1/2 Yard Bag $60 www.rsvp-asap.com
FilmScene Tote Bags/T-Shirts $15–$18 www.icfilmscene.org
White Rabbit Someone In Iowa Loves Me Onesies $18 whiterabbitgallery.com
White Rabbit Meowy Christmas Sweatshirts $28 whiterabbitgallery.com
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Raygun Design your own cape kit $45 raygunsite.com
Running Wild Garmin Forerunner 10 GPS $130 runningwild-iowa.com
Prairie Lights Ocean Book $25.95 www.prairielights.com
Akar Gallery Tegu Building set $35–$110 www.akardesign.com
Home Ec. Workshop Hand-Stitched Bamboo Necklace Kit $18 homeecworkshop.blogspot.com
The Haunted Book Shop Wooden Toys $2–$45 www.thehauntedbookshop.com
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“Iowa City has always been extremely supportive of locally owned businesses. Daydreams Comics being in business for 28+ years is a testament to that. We are happy to give something back to the community to show our gratitude.” Zach Powers of Daydream Comics
Daydreams Comics Plush Toys $10–$20 www.daydreamscomics.com
Prairie Lights Smithsonian Great Maps $25 www.prairielights.com
Om Gifts Modelo Color & Build Set $14
Raygun The Midwest: God’s Gift to Planet Earth! Book $17.50 raygunsite.com
Tailgate Leatherhead iowa Football $175 www.tailgateclothing.com
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Ewers Hawkeye Black & White, Gold & White Check Shirt $70 www.ewersmensstore.com
Textiles Major Baer Jewelry $29–$79 www.TextilesIowaCity.com
M.C. Ginsberg Lagos Bracelets $295 & up mcginsberg.com
Running Wild Nike Women’s Zoom Structure 18 $120 runningwild-iowa.com
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“The Giving Book is an incredible example of what we can accomplish when private business and non-profits work together. University of Iowa Community Credit union believes in giving back to our community and our members by supporting local businesses as well as United Way. Downtown shoppers can support both, this holiday season through purchasing items from The Giving Book. It’s a win, win, win, and makes our community a better place for all of us.” Eadie Fawcett Weaver, UICCU, Active Endeavors, and Chair of the United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties Campaign Cabinet
Austin Burke Merino wool V-Neck Sweater $95 austinburke.com
Beadology Iowa Earrings $28 & up www.beadologyiowa.com
Glassando Flying Pig Necklace $249 www.glassando.com
Mayfair Lace-Up Wedge Booties $42.99 mayfairapparel.storenvy.com
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Active Endeavors Patagonia Women’s Better Sweater $99 www.shopactiveendeavors.com
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catherine’s ilux Cashmere Socks $48/2-pack www.catherinesic.com
Revival Cat sweater $84 revivaliowacity.com
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Herteen & Stocker Jewelers “Together in Love” bracelet $725 www.herteenandstockerjewelers.com
Ewers Black V-Neck Cotton Sweater with Hawkeye Logo $85 www.ewersmensstore.com
Running Wild Nike Men’s Zoom Structure 18 $120 runningwild-iowa.com
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“Wishing everyone HAPPY HOLIDAYS with the spirit of celebrating, gifting and supporting the community a United Way.” Jeet Saini of Om Gifts
Active Endeavors Patagonia Men’s Better Sweater $99 www.shopactiveendeavors.com
Herteen & Stocker Jewelers Starter Bracelet $69 www.herteenandstockerjewelers.com
Mayfair Whitties Knitties Scarves $45 mayfairapparel.storenvy.com
Discerning Eye Frames $195 and up discerningeyeoptical.com
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elevate their everyday:
elevated basics R.S.V.P. Carrot and Stick Press Personalized Stationary $155 www.rsvp-asap.com
Textiles Hobo The Original Purse $100 & up www.TextilesIowaCity.com
M.C. Ginsberg Michele Watch $1,000–2,500 mcginsberg.com
Chait Galleries Downtown Hand-Knit Angora Mittens $50 www.thegalleriesdowntown.com
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“We are so blessed to live in a community that offers such wonderful resources. But...there is still a need in our area. Giving back through the Giving Book helps United Way fulfill those needs right here in Johnson County.” Paul Smith of Austin Burke
Catherine’s Dogeared Gold Dipped is $58 Iowa Necklace IS $58 www.catherinesic.com
Velvet Coat Calleen Cordero Hara boot $669 shopvelvetcoat.com
Om Gifts Solmate Socks $20
Sage + Sky Iowa Cutting Board $47
Discerning Eye Umbrellas $25 discerningeyeoptical.com
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stocking stuffers HABA Salon ARROJO Whipped Treatment $24 www.habasalon.com
Sweets & Treats Giant Gummy Bear $6.65 www.ictreats.com
Yotopia Frozen Yogurt Re-usable mug $12.95
iowa city downtown district Friend Membership with Free Parking $25 www.downtowniowacity.com
Englert Theatre Gift card $35 www.englert.org
Aspen Leaf Signature Chocoloate Totes (boxes of chocolates) $8.95
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“FilmScene is excited to partner with our neighboring downtown businesses in giving back to an organization like The United Way that continues to give so much to our community.” Joe Tiefenthaler Executive Director of FilmScene
Java House Travel Mug $18 www.thejavahouse.com
Iowa City Fitness Membership $43.99 www.iowacityfitness.com
My Massage Hero 60 minute Heated Stone Massage $70
Sweets & Treats Project 7 Gum $2.50 www.ictreats.com
FilmScene a Night at the Movies for 2 $35 www.icfilmscene.org
Beadology ioWA Class $55–$75 www.beadologyiowa.com
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10% of these delicious eats will go to the united way of johnson and washington counties. so treat yourself! Aspen Leaf
Any caramel apple
Cold Stone Creamery
“Gotta Have It” size signature creation
Devotay
Lake trout entree
Formosa
The Dance Marathon roll
Givanni’s Beef tips entree The High Ground Café Golden jasmine flowering tea and t-shirt Linn Street Café Gift cards Molly’s Cupcakes Red velvet cupcake Oasis Grilled entree plate and t-shirt Pagliai’s Gift certificates Takanami Red velvet cake
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Large Wiches and gift cards
Yotopia Frozen Yogurt
To-go FroYo pints and t-shirt
Z’Mariks
Large mac ’n‘ cheese bowl
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United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties describes the united way our community comes together to create social change and improve lives. United Way partners with donors; nonprofit organizations; public policy makers at the local, state and national levels; community leaders; and area businesses; to address the challenges we face as a community. Together, we support a vision of a strong, supportive, safe and healthy community.
HOW THE GIFTS OF THE GIVING BOOK KEEP ON GIVING 1.
With each gift purchased, downtown businesses and University of Iowa Community Credit Union (UICCU) donate to the United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties For every item in this book sold during November 29–December 6, 10% will be given to United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties. UICCU will match donations up to $5,000 from these gift purchases and donations made in stores during this time.
2. Your purchase supports Downtown Iowa City Where we shop, where we eat and have fun—all of it makes a community home. Downtown Iowa City’s one-ofa-kind businesses are an integral part of the distinctive character of this place. 3. Your purchase prioritizes sustainability Downtown Iowa City businesses make more local purchases requiring less transportation in a sustainable center as opposed to developing on the fringe. This generally means less sprawl, congestion, habitat loss and pollution. Downtown businesses also require comparatively little infrastructure investment and make more efficient use of land and public services than “big box” stores. 4. Your purchase ensures locally driven investments Most of downtown Iowa City’s businesses are owned by people who live in this community, are less likely to leave, and are more invested in the community’s future. 5. Your purchase encourages local prosperity A growing body of economic research shows that in an increasingly homogenized world, entrepreneurs and skilled workers are more likely to invest and settle in communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character. downtowniowacity.com the 2014 giving book
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the Giving Book is back!
With the holiday season before us, the Iowa City Downtown District and University of Iowa Community Credit Union (UICCU) have once again partnered to put more meaning into the hustle and bustle of shopping frenzy. This is not your ordinary gift catalog. Not only do the products highlighted within these pages make great stocking stuffers and gifts, but it’s also a model for supporting and giving back to the community. This year, 10% of all sales of items in this book go to the United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties, along with a generous donation from UICCU.