For decades, Iowa River Power Restaurant stood as a cornerstone for the local dining scene. It hosted brunches for Hawkeye football coaches and recruits, upscale dinners for visiting faculty candidates, and date nights for students eager to impress. Now, more than a year and a half after its closure, a University of Iowa alumnus is leading the effort to revive the landmark building along a scenic bend of the Iowa River in Coralville. Mark Kaufman (86BS) purchased the property last fall, and the red-brick building is slated for historic renovations this year—with hopes of reopening by fall 2026.