Johnson County Historic Poor Farm is hosting a free open house event on August 8 from 3 to 7:30 p.m. at 4811 Melrose Avenue that features the soft launch of a shared-use commercial kitchen for food and farm entrepreneurs plus guided tours, a ribbon cutting, workshops and kids' activities.
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Iowa DNR says that after a 20-year high in pheasant numbers in 2025, strong nesting this season could lead to similarly high counts. Biologists predict that favorable conditions will help keep the population robust.
A Zumper analysis shows that Iowa City apartment listings had a median price of $1,295 in June, 5% lower than last year's median yet higher than May's $1,275. One-bedroom units remained at $975 while other sizes followed a similar pattern.
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