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The Downtown Dish: Business and spelling lessons with Niki Neems
On this episode, hosts Anna and Charlie sit down for a conversation with Niki Neems, Owner of r.s.v.p., the popular boutique paper product shop in Iowa City. Niki shares business insights that blow Charlie’s mind, the story behind her longstanding…
Two more Iowa City projects receive tourism grants
Two more events and projects have been awarded funds via the Iowa City Tourism Grant…

Will Iowa City reap benefits of ICAD, ICABP merger?
On Nov. 17, the Iowa City Area Business Partnership (ICABP) and Iowa City Area Development…

Ingredion strike part of growing national trend
With a union strike against the Ingredion plant in Cedar Rapids nearing the end of…

Banta named president, CEO of United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties
Jennifer Banta has been named as the new president and CEO of the United Way…

Veridian donates to nonprofits across Iowa, Nebraska
Veridian Credit Union awarded $38,000 to 20 nonprofit organizations across Iowa and eastern Nebraska in…

ABI’s Connecting Statewide Leaders series to discuss innovation, tech
A discussion on innovation and technology in Iowa will be held by members of the…

Applications open for 2023 Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance announces applications are now open for restaurants to apply…

Alliant Energy’s community solar garden now 75% subscribed
With a recent solar block subscription by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, 75% of…

RAYGUN partners with The Onion for holiday pop-up shop
Satirical newspaper The Onion will, for the first time, sell products in brick-and-mortar stores by…

Iowa to receive nearly $6 million in high-speed internet funding
A $5.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce will provide the state of…

Linn County extends renewable energy moratorium for three months
The Linn County board of supervisors has extended the county’s moratorium on consideration of utility-scale…

CommUnity’s Project Holiday returns for 35th year
During this holiday season, CommUnity’s Food Bank plans to provide nearly 1,500 local families with…
Iowa City airport brings nearly $24 million in economic activity
The Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) brings in $24 million annually in total economic activity,…

Iowa reaches settlements with Walmart, Teva, Allergan
Iowa has reached final agreements with opioid makers Teva Pharmaceuticals and Allergan for a combined…

LSF Medical Solutions honored at Innovation Challenge Awards
LSF Medical Solutions won first place and $20,000 for Best Technology in the incubator startup…
