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John and Taylor Lillibridge owners of Goldfinch Tap + Eatery in Marion. CREDIT MAIN STREET IOWA

Five small businesses receive Main Street Iowa Open 4 Business grants

Five small businesses from Main Street Iowa districts received $50,000 in state grants after successfully pitching their expansion ideas before a panel of judges,...
Hibu Cedar Rapids

Hibu enhances Google Business Profile optimization

Hibu Inc. has announced updates to its digital marketing solutions, which will increase online visibility for Hibu’s small business clients by adding advanced optimization...
Meetings Today logo

Stamats sells Meetings Today brand to TPMG

Stamats Communications, Inc. has announced the sale of its group meetings and events media brand, Meetings Today, to Trade Press Media Group (TPMG). Headquartered in...
Damage to two bays is evident at 309 Herky St. in North Liberty. The explosion happened late Monday night.

North Liberty building damaged in overnight explosion

A North Liberty building sustained significant damage after a late-night explosion. At 11 p.m. on Monday, July 29, the North Liberty Fire Department was dispatched...
Shuttleworth & Ingersoll former Gazette building

Shuttleworth & Ingersoll completes move to former Gazette building in downtown Cedar Rapids

Shuttleworth & Ingersoll has completed its move to the newly renovated former Gazette building at 235 Sixth St. SE in downtown Cedar Rapids. Dating back...

Iowa City Downtown District to host ‘Scoop the Loop’ retail event

The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) is set to host a new summer-themed retail event this Friday, July 26. “Scoop the Loop” will run...
Gray's Pet Supply owner Whitney Gray. The new store is located in downtown Washington, 208 S. Marion Ave.

Pet supply store opens in downtown Washington

A new pet supply store with roots in service dog training has opened for business in downtown Washington. On July 23, a grand opening was...
The Greater Iowa City, Inc. blue banner displays its new logo.

Greater Iowa City Inc. launches new grant to boost rural community identity

Greater Iowa City, Inc. (Greater IC) has announced a new grant initiative, funded by Johnson County, aimed at enhancing the branding efforts of rural...

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