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USDA pulls back millions in promised local food investments
Iowa’s local food network is facing an uncertain future after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that anticipated funding for key farm-to-school and food assistance programs will not be coming. The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service had committed more than $2…
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…
Augusta Restaurant hopes to expand
By Pat Shaver Nestled in the small town of Oxford sits a restaurant serving foods…
