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Zach Peterson, owner of Right at Home Iowa City poses at his office at 1210 Highway 6. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

Iowa City native becomes youngest Right at Home franchisee

Zach Peterson wasn’t always on the path to entrepreneurship and in-home care. Going into college, the Iowa City native wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps and pursue dentistry. “When COVID hit, I kind of changed gears a little bit,…

Startup shifts focus after first year of business

Needle Analytics hosts mapping contest By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY—The founders of Needle Analytics think maps are…

A fresh start

Shelter House features food, janitorial businesses By Pat Shaver The shelter house offers more than just…

Public investment leads to private growth

Corbett: “We have our second wind” By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—Like an athlete finding the…

Hayek praises growth and development

Downtown, Riverfront Crossings, UI poised for growth By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY—Last year was one of…

NewBo artist inspired by creative neighborhood

Poster art on display at new Gallery Bo By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—Power to the…

Music lessons: Changing lives one note at a time

By Pat Shaver At West Music, every part of the store is a possible performance venue.…

Ladd Library prepares to open

By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—Consider it a sneak peek at what’s ahead. The Cedar Rapids…

Bornbach adds marketing services

Serial entrepreneur brings her experience to business coaching By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—You need to know what…

Tutoring startup growing, moves into CoLab

By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY—As a tutor and student at the University of Iowa, Thomas…

SelfBrand founder to speak in Cedar Rapids

Corridor Women Connect presents workshop By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—Two cities can tell two very different branding…

Cracking jokes: Local comedy scene sees growing interest

By Pat Shaver About three years ago, Iowa City was essentially jokeless. Iowa City comic…

Implementing reform: Where to begin?

By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—You have to start somewhere. That theme applies to both personal…

Iowa City gluten-free company’s sales increase

By Jessica Carbino IOWA CITY – Anna Sobaski, owner of Breads From Anna, which makes…

The business of basketball

Coach Bluder leads team to success By Pat Shaver Lisa Bluder admits she can get…

Nolte named ICAD president

By Gigi Wood IOWA CITY — There will be increased regional collaboration. When Joe Raso resigned…