Iowa City Sober Living

Family and Friends Join to Launch A New Beginning for Women in Recovery October 1, 2023 – Iowa City Sober Living celebrated a significant milestone on October 1st as they officially opened their doors to the public. The occasion was marked by an Open House event that saw an impressive turnout of over 75 attendees, Read more

“First of its kind sober living home opening in Johnson County.” In preparation for the upcoming opening, Brian Tabick, a KCRG reporter, sat down with Board Members, our co-founder, and House Manager during his visit to ICSL for a discussion. Read the full story here. Read more

The Gazette titled the story, “Iowa City sober house provides safe living space for those in early recovery.” Trish Mehaffey, a reporter from The Gazette, visited ICSL and had a discussion with co-founders Merrilee Ramsey and Sue Gardner in preparation for the upcoming opening. Read the full story here. Photos Courtesy of Geoff Stellfox/The Gazette Read more

The Daily Iowan wrote the cover story, “Iowa City Sober Living searches for a home.” Gretchen Lenth, Copy Editor at the Daily Iowan, visited ICSL during our Neighborhood Night at Blackstone American Restaurant. Read the full story here. Photos Courtesy of Darren Chen/The Daily Iowan Read more

ICSL Co-Founder, Merrilee Ramsey, won the Q1 Donations from 100+ Women Who Care: Hawkeye Chapter The 100+ Women Who Care: Hawkeye Chapter, is a passionate group of women who come together to make an immediate, direct, and positive impact in our community. In March 2023, the group voted to give its Q1 donations to Merrilee Read more

From a recovering alcoholic to building a recovery home for women. Morning show host, Doug Wagner, speaks with Iowa City Sober Living (ICSL) Co-Founder, Merrilee Ramsey, about her own journey with alcoholism, the creation of ICSL, and what is next for this nonprofit. Listen to the full interview here. Read more