**Note: This page does not list housing services or contractors because most graduate and professional students rent properties. If you own a home or anticipate owning one during your studies, the Iowa City Community's "Locals Love Us" Directory can help you locate the appropriate services.

Be sure to check this list of UI Employee Discounts honored by many local businesses! 

Banking

• UI Community Credit Union 
• Hills Bank and Trust Company
• US Bank
• Wells Fargo
• UI Student Financial Literacy Services

Cellular Service

• Verizon
• U.S. Cellular
• UI Employee Discount Program

Hair Care

Salons

• Zen Salon and Spa
• Thompson and Co. Salon Parlor
• G Spot Hair Design
• Skin Deep Salon and Spa

Barbers

• Hawkeye Barber Shop
• Thompson and Co. Salon Parlor
• Stan's Barber Stylists
• Friday's Barber Shop

Repair Services

Auto

• Central Automotive
• Dodge Street Tire and Auto
• North Liberty Automotive Inc.
• Skay Automotive

Bicycle

• World of Bikes
• The Broken Spoke
• Geoff's Bike and Ski

Childcare

• Iowa City Moms Blog 
• UI Family Services Office

Pet Care

Veterinary Care

• Iowa City Veterinary Care
• Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center 
• Best Friends Veterinary Care
• Tender Care Animal Hospital
• All Pets Veterinary Clinic

Pet Boarding

• Lucky Pawz
• Just Dogs PlayCare, Inc

Pet Grooming

• Yuppy Puppy Salon
• Brenneman's Grooming and Pet Supplies

Student Legal Services (SLS)

Student Legal Services (SLS) provides free legal advice and low-cost representation to students on a variety of issues including criminal law, landlord/tenant, divorce, and immigration.