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Why three longtime downtown Iowa city business owners decided to make a change in 2022

by mike Kuhlenbeck, Nov. 7 It’s hard not to notice that three successful, locally owned businesses—Yotopia, Beadology and Active Endeavors— decided to sell or relocate in the past year rather than remain in the Iowa City Downtown District. COVID-19, supply chain issues, parking, new ownership and higher costs were all considerations, owners say.

Iowa city roller derby athletes show new batch of beginners how to roll (and fall)

by Adria carpenter, Nov. 14 After two years off the flat track because of the pandemic, the Old Capitol City Roller Derby program is in a “rebuilding phase.” They have around 20 skaters on the team, excluding the beginner skaters. Bootcamp lasts through November, but it can take up to six months before new skaters are ready to compete.

man who drove his truck into abortion rights protesters in cedar rapids wants assault charge dismissed and trial moved out of Linn county

by Paul brennan, Nov. 26 The man who drove his pickup truck into protesters crossing a street in Cedar Rapids in June pleaded not guilty to both crimes with which he has been charged. Several weeks after the incident, David Huston of Swisher was charged with Assault While Displaying a Dangerous Weapon and Leaving the Scene of a Personal Injury Accident.

Photo Gallery: elizabeth moen and Annalibera at Gabe’s

Photos by Sid Peterson, Nov. 30 One of Iowa City’s favorite homegrown musicians, Elizabeth Moen, performed to a full house upstairs at Gabe’s on Saturday, Nov. 26. Moen and her former Iowa City band, consisting of Dan Padley, Blake Shaw and David Hurlin, reunited for the evening on stage to celebrate the release of Moen’s new album Wherever You Aren’t.

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