The news that the Big Ten Conference will not play nonconference football games this fall came as a blow to already injured Iowa restaurants and hotels.
The cancellation of highly-anticipated football games, such as Iowa's matchups against Iowa State and Northern Iowa, is disappointing for fans but potentially crippling for restaurants, bars and hotels throughout the state, especially Iowa City. The Cy-Hawk and UNI games were both set to take place in Kinnick Stadium.
Kris Kass, a manager of ReUnion Brewery about a mile from Kinnick Stadium, said she's concerned the announcement is the first step to canceling all games this fall.