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Recently Unemployed? Do This Immediately.

Recently Unemployed? Do This Immediately.

by Greg Johnson | Mar 22, 2020 | Activism, Career, Education, Finance, Iowa City, Learning, Technology

A Seismic Shift There are currently three powerful converging forces producing a seismic shift in today’s job market. This article provides you with some suggestions on how to position yourself for long-term career growth and financial wellbeing. The current...
City Council Election – Iowa City – 2017

City Council Election – Iowa City – 2017

by Greg Johnson | Nov 1, 2017 | Activism, Iowa City, Politics, Public Interest, Video

We often refer to elections as a choice between the lesser of two evils. In national elections, sometimes it seems like the most likable and qualified candidates drop out early, while the most ruthless and well funded rise to the top. Local elections are different,...
Iowa City Master Plan, Parking Requirements, TIF Policy, Municipal Marijuana Law

Iowa City Master Plan, Parking Requirements, TIF Policy, Municipal Marijuana Law

by Greg Johnson | Dec 20, 2016 | Activism, Housing, Iowa City, Transportation

CONTENT and TOPICS Here are the topics covered in the most recent Connect Iowa City podcast recorded on 14 December 2016 at 11:00 AM. The audio player is below. CITY COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN Time (mm:ss): 01:29 – 15:59 Tax implications of Linn Street...
Promo Video for Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty

Promo Video for Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty

by Greg Johnson | Dec 10, 2015 | Good News, Iowa City, Video

DPD Productions of Iowa City recently produced a exceptional video for the Convention and Visitors Bureau. The video was launched yesterday on YouTube and 24 hours later it already has over 10,000 views. The featured song and them is “Great Big Storm”...
New City Council Members May Result in Better Representation

New City Council Members May Result in Better Representation

by Greg Johnson | Oct 24, 2015 | Activism, Housing, Iowa City, Politics

The City Council of Iowa City recently approved another multi-million dollar tax-payer TIF-funded development in the downtown area. The project is called The Chauncey. I have been and continue to be a strong supporter of the Chauncey, and wrote an article in its...
Iowa City Chai Tea Guide – Bhakti, Big Train, Kilogram, Oregon, Pacific, Republic, Tazo

Iowa City Chai Tea Guide – Bhakti, Big Train, Kilogram, Oregon, Pacific, Republic, Tazo

by Greg Johnson | Aug 12, 2014 | Health, Iowa City

Bhakti Chai Bhakti Chai is available at The Bread Garden. Big Train Chai Big Train Chai is available at The Bread Garden. Kilogram Chai Kilogram Chai is available at Molly’s Cupcakes. Oregon Chai Oregon Chai is available at High Ground, Prairie Lights, and...
Bobby’s Pies – Helping the Johnson County Crisis Center

Bobby’s Pies – Helping the Johnson County Crisis Center

by Greg Johnson | Aug 7, 2014 | Activism, Good News, Iowa City

Here’s a great idea that’s fun and has a positive social impact — Make pies, eat pies, help people! Click here to visit Bobby’s Pies on Facebook. What other iras can you think of that could help raise money and awareness? Video Watch the video...
Lucky’s Market Iowa City Natural and Organic Fresh Locally Grown Cafe

Lucky’s Market Iowa City Natural and Organic Fresh Locally Grown Cafe

by Greg Johnson | Jul 30, 2014 | Iowa City

Iowa City will be getting its own Lucky’s Market scheduled to open in 2015. Here are links and details for more information. Location: 1600 Sycamore Street, Iowa City, IA Telephone: (303) 530-0782 Facebook: Facebook.com/LuckysMarket Instagram:...
Organic Valley Lowfat Cottage Cheese Product Quality Notice

Organic Valley Lowfat Cottage Cheese Product Quality Notice

by Greg Johnson | Dec 29, 2013 | Activism, Health, Iowa City

The Cottage Cheese Video   Summary As of November 2013, and continuing through December 2013, there have been reoccurring indents of poor quality Organic Valley Lowfat Cottage Cheese as provided from production facility 39-111, Smith Dairy Products, 230 N Vine...
Iowa City Fat Bike Stores, Shops and Bicycle Vendors

Iowa City Fat Bike Stores, Shops and Bicycle Vendors

by Greg Johnson | Dec 15, 2013 | Iowa City, Transportation

Iowa City Bike Shop Fat Bikes This page contains links to the “Fat Bike” models available from local Iowa City bicycle shops as of December 2013. Call or stop by the stores for a current inventory. Additional brands and models may be available, including...
Bruce Thayer Photo Show “Emotions in Motion” at Body Moves Fitness

Bruce Thayer Photo Show “Emotions in Motion” at Body Moves Fitness

by Greg Johnson | Dec 8, 2013 | Iowa City, Photography

Poster / Flyer Please download, email, and/or print and post the flyer of the event. You can click the image below for a larger view or download the PDF. Real Dancers – Real Passion 3000 Miles 50 Nia Dancers 12 Months 3000 Images Dates and Times Saturday, 7...
University of Iowa Fine Arts Council Holiday Thieves’ Market 2013 in Iowa City

University of Iowa Fine Arts Council Holiday Thieves’ Market 2013 in Iowa City

by Greg Johnson | Dec 7, 2013 | Activism, Good News, Iowa City, Video

The 2013 Holiday Thieves’ Market takes place this weekend at the Iowa Memorial Union. Below are details from the Fine Arts Council website. Event Details The University of Iowa Fine Arts Council is proud to sponsor the Holiday Thieves’ Market. This market...
Iowa City Hawkeye Court Apartments at the University of Iowa Scheduled for Renovation and Rebuilding

Iowa City Hawkeye Court Apartments at the University of Iowa Scheduled for Renovation and Rebuilding

by Greg Johnson | Aug 20, 2013 | Housing, Iowa City

The Iowa City Hawkeye Court Apartments managed by The University of Iowa are scheduled for a major rebuilding. The rendition of the new housing complex shown above is from Balfour Beatty. Below is a photo showing the demolition of the original apartments....

Johnson County Iowa – Incarceration and Racial Disparity – Causes and Solutions

by Greg Johnson | Apr 1, 2013 | Activism, Housing, Iowa City

The justice system in Johnson County seems to be disproportionately arresting and incarcerating people simply on the basis of race. (Source: “Time to correct underlying causes of jail overcrowding,” Press Citizen, 31 March 2013) Once incarcerated, people...

Architectural Bigotry and Intolerance of Urban Development Diversity

by Greg Johnson | Mar 30, 2013 | Activism, Effective Living, Iowa City, Politics, Video

Architectural Bigotry and Intolerance is a phenomenon where people reject any architectural design that they don’t personally like or that doesn’t fit into the sectarian insular homogeneous cookie cutter template of what they believe to be acceptable....

The Chauncey Development Construction Shadow Controversy in Iowa City Prompts Awareness and Conversation About Shade and Sun Protection

by Greg Johnson | Mar 28, 2013 | Activism, Effective Living, Environment, Health, Housing, Iowa City

A recent Moen Group development project in Iowa City called The Chauncey (pictured above) has sparked some controversy because of the perception that it will block out the entire skyline and cast a shadow over the city. (See “The Sky Will Be Gone,” Press...

Science Fiction Theatre Event in Iowa City – December 7 and 8, 2012

by Greg Johnson | Dec 7, 2012 | Iowa City

Calling All Theatre Enthusiasts Combined Efforts Theatre will be presenting ISO-ORBITING from GALAXY TENAJ.55 (think “Star Trek, Next Generation/Dr.Who”). Learn more by visiting FromDC2Iowa. When: December 7 and 8, 2012 at 7:00 PM Where: In the Little Theater at City...

Race, Crime, Justice and Opportunities: A Justice Center for Johnson County

by Greg Johnson | Oct 15, 2012 | Activism, Iowa City

Johnson County Iowa is planning to build a Justice Center that will replace an undersized courthouse that is over 100 years old and a similarly undersized jail that is about 30 years old. Incarceration Demographics. Those in opposition of the Justice Center focus...
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