CBJ News Staff
Sanctuary Pub, Which Wich in Iowa City closed for business
Sanctuary Pub, a favorite English-inspired watering hole in Iowa City since 1972, has closed its doors.
No formal announcement was made on the pub’s social...
SBA approves $18.5 million in Iowa loans in December 2024
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa for the month of December 2024, including loans to...
North Liberty’s Snuggie Bar Crawl returns for seventh year
North Liberty’s Snuggie Crawl is set to return for its seventh year, inviting participants to bundle up in Snuggies – the blanket-with-sleeves made popular...
Wilson’s Orchard announces restaurant closure
Iowa City-based Wilson’s Orchard & Farm will be closing its restaurant and converting the upper level of its ciderhouse, 4823 Dingleberry Rd., into a...
Iowa City organizations launch Underestimated Small Business Grants
Greater Iowa City, Inc., in partnership with the Community Foundation of Johnson County and South of 6, has announced the launch of the ARPA-funded...
Field Day Brewing Company introduces cannabis-infused drinks on draft
Almost a year after introducing its cannabis-infused beverage line Day Dreamer, Field Day Brewing Company is now offering its hemp-based drinks on draft, a...
Iowa Starbucks Workers United join national strike
Starbucks workers in Iowa City and Davenport are joining an escalating national strike Tuesday, Dec. 24.
Starbucks Workers United baristas began unfair labor practice (ULP)...
Iowa City performing arts high school earns Cognia accreditation
Iowa Conservatory (ICON) has announced its regional accreditation with Cognia and recognition by the state of Iowa as an independently accredited non-public school for...
Party City to close all store locations
After nearly 40 years in business, Party City is ceasing operations.
CNN reported the announcement came on Friday when Party City CEO Barry Litwin told...
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County hosting ‘Black in Business’ holiday shop and swap
The Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County will host a celebration of local Black entrepreneurship and community spirit at the “Black in Business” Holiday Shop...