Over 75 businesses have been in town at least 20 years. Some go back longer
IOWA CITY — Every year, Iowa City both welcomes and says goodbye to thousands of residents each new academic year at the University of Iowa. Amid its transient feel of being embedded with the campus, some parts of Iowa City never seem to change.
Iowa City is home to over 75 “legacy” businesses, which the downtown district defines as those being in continuous operation for over 20 years. The Downtown District established the legacy business title to highlight long-term small businesses…