Tree Hugger Project Dresses 125 Downtown Trees
Iowa City residents showcase knitted and crocheted tree sweaters across downtown and Northside Marketplace. Co-chairs Joni Schrup and Rita Jain launched the event to draw families downtown while volunteers create increasingly creative designs such as a sweater dress on a Pedestrian Mall tree.
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Tree Hugger Project Adds Ice to Keck and Vrenios
Joni Schrup notes rising stakes as Tree Hugger Project grows each year. Keck and Vrenios of University of Iowa lab join in knitting for a Sunday tree event. Keck encourages newcomers to learn knitting through the project. Contact information provided.
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Iowa City considers 1.75 million TIF for mall renovation
Iowa City Council to vote on a 1.75 million tax increment financing rebate backing part of a 4.4 million overhaul of the Iowa City Marketplace, formerly Sycamore Mall. The six year plan hinges on a valuation rise from 10.2 million to 16 million and aims to attract Lucky's Market and Planet Fitness while improving parking and pedestrian access.
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