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...
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...
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 it nears its 100th anniversary.
Current owners Derek and Jodi...
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 (NSBW) Awards, which highlights the achievements and contributions of...
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, which would add a second floor and various amenities...
Historic Lighthouse Inn destroyed in fire
The Lighthouse Inn and Supper Club, Cedar Rapids’ oldest restaurant that has hosted several historical figures in its 112-year history, was destroyed in a...
Raygun breakdancing at Olympics brings windfall for Iowa’s Raygun
A viral breakdancing performance at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris has proven to be an unexpected marketing and social media windfall for Iowa-based...