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Riene Gelman (left), Sam Gelman (middle), Edwin Lee (right), are the team behind Paper Crane Ramen Shop & Cocktail Lounge. CREDIT IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

The Webster team to open ramen shop in downtown Iowa City

A new ramen shop and cocktail lounge is opening in downtown Iowa City this October. Paper Crane Ramen Shop & Cocktail Lounge will be...
Chrome Horse, Cedar Rapids.

Chrome Horse is closing in September

Chrome Horse Saloon, a long-time establishment in Cedar Rapids' NewBo area, has announced its upcoming Sept. 28 closure on social media. The bar, restaurant and...
Lubben Vineyards

Lubben Vineyards opening new location in Anamosa

Dan and Judy Lubben will celebrate the opening of Lubben Vineyards in Anamosa with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 4 p.m. Lubben...
Crowds gather for the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Dutch Market in Washington.

Dutch Market draws crowds at Washington grand opening

Washington's newest Dutch Market saw a significant turnout on Aug. 17 as the community gathered for its grand opening. “Sales were very good, a lot...
Tootsie's Ice Cream & More

Ernst names Tootsie’s Ice Cream of Benton County as Iowa Small Business of the...

Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst has chosen Tootsie’s Ice Cream & More of Benton County as her Small Business of the Week. In 2012, Iowa native...
Candi Karsjens, director for the North Iowa Area Community College JPEC, presents Repaint Studios owner Billie Kay Ingalls Asmus with a check.

Repaint Studios takes first place and $40k in entrepreneurial competition

Repaint Studios LLC, a startup that participated in the University of Iowa’s John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) Venture School, secured first place and...

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