Small Business
Downtown Iowa City clothing boutique, Textiles, reopening this month under new ownership
A downtown Iowa City women’s clothing boutique is reopening under new ownership this month after 34 years in business. Textiles will reopen at 105 S. Dubuque St. in the Pedestrian Mall with new owner Miranda Meyer, an Iowa City native…
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.…
Chrome Horse is closing in September
Chrome Horse Saloon, a long-time establishment in Cedar Rapids’ NewBo area, has announced its upcoming…
Lubben Vineyards & Wines celebrates opening of new winery
The town of Anamosa is Grant Wood country, and the rolling hills made famous by…
Lubben Vineyards opening new location in Anamosa
Dan and Judy Lubben will celebrate the opening of Lubben Vineyards in Anamosa with a…
Dubuque Street businesses anticipate recovery as construction ends and students return
As the South Dubuque Street reconstruction project in Iowa City nears completion, business owners along…
Dutch Market draws crowds at Washington grand opening
Washington’s newest Dutch Market saw a significant turnout on Aug. 17 as the community gathered…
Ernst names Tootsie’s Ice Cream of Benton County as Iowa Small Business of the Week
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst has chosen Tootsie’s Ice Cream & More of Benton County as…
Acapulco Mexican Bakery finds success, seeks to open third location
Alejandro Garcia Gonzalez owns and runs Iowa City’s Acapulco Mexican Bakery, which is just one…
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…
Tasha Lard empowers Black entrepreneurs through community and mentorship
Tasha Lard dipped her toes into entrepreneurship during the pandemic, a time when most businesses…
Northtowne Cycling + Fitness searches for new owner ahead of 100th year
Northtowne Cycling + Fitness in Cedar Rapids is beginning the search for new ownership as…
SBA opens nominations for 2025 National Small Business Week awards
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened nominations for the 2025 National Small Business Week…
Corda Credit Union donates $50K to NewBo City Market renovations
Corda Credit Union has donated $50,000 to NewBo City Market’s Next Level Local capital campaign,…
Iowa City Council debates new ordinances to limit tobacco retailers
The Iowa City council continues to debate methods of discouraging tobacco and vape shops from…
Historic Lighthouse Inn destroyed in fire
The Lighthouse Inn and Supper Club, Cedar Rapids’ oldest restaurant that has hosted several historical…
