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SBA approves $22.4 million in Iowa small business loans in April
The U.S. Small Business Administration approved 45 loans totaling more than $22.4 million to Iowa businesses in April 2025, according to newly released monthly figures. The financing was made available through the SBA’s two largest lending programs and came from…
Startup fosters entrepreneurial community in Decorah
By Gigi Wood DECORAH – University of Iowa alum and serial entrepreneur Jason Trout has…
The Fresh Market to open in Cedar Rapids
By Angela Holmes CEDAR RAPIDS — Next year Corridor grocery shoppers will have another option…
Next Gen. Summit focuses on multi-generational workplace
Photo courtesy of Photos By Harmony By Pat Shaver CORALVILLE—Are you a traditionalist, baby boomer,…
New Pioneer Co-op selects Cedar Rapids
By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – New Pioneer Food Co-op’s third store will bring 50…
Orchestrating University of Iowa building projects
Story by Pat Shaver Photo by Rachel Jessen IOWA CITY—As a wrecking ball was tearing…
FilmScene to screen first film this week
By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY—An entertainment option that has been missing in downtown Iowa City…
Developers talk growth, challenges
By Gigi Wood CEDAR RAPIDS – Shopping malls, property taxes and economic growth were hot…
Synagogue settles in Coralville
By Pat Shaver CORALVILLE—Rabbi Jeff Portman jokes his new synagogue transformed Gold’s Gym into God’s…
Sycamore considering all options for Von Maur space
Story by Pat Shaver Photo by Rachel Jessen IOWA CITY—What will fill about 40,000 square…
Cupcake store owner expands business throughout the state
By Angela Holmes CEDAR FALLS – After 15 years in graphic design and marketing, Natalie…
RecBob fades as NextStep.io develops
By Gigi Wood CEDAR RAPIDS – What about Bob? Those who follow the Corridor start-up…
Fab Lab to fill empty Von Maur space
By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY— Those waiting to hear an announcement about a major retailer…
The art of movement
By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY—Not everyone is born with the best attributes for dance, but…
CR native returns to start brewery
By Angela Holmes CEDAR RAPIDS – Quinton McClain is proud of the progress his hometown…
Geonetric leaders to launch startup accelerator
By Gigi Wood CEDAR RAPIDS – Geonetric and ImOn Communications leaders on Sept. 9 announced…
