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Big Grove Hailey Whitters Corn Queen beer

Big Grove Brewery partners with country singer Hailey Whitters for limited-edition beer

Big Grove Brewery has partnered with Iowa-born country music artist Hailey Whitters to release a limited-edition beer called “Corn Queen,” named after Ms. Whitters’ new album. The crisp lager, brewed with Iowa-grown corn, becomes available Friday, Sept. 5 at Big…

Shakespeare Garden revitalization brings on Barnes Manufacturing for custom-crafted components

Tom Barnes has been in business 62 years, having taught himself welding at age 12,…

Tom Barnes stands outside of Barnes Manufacturing in Marion next to the entrance arch that will be installed in Shakespeare Garden in Cedar Rapids. CREDIT CINDY HADISH

National LGBT Chamber of Commerce opens grant applications for LGBTQ+, ally businesses

Applications are open for a series of grants supporting local LGBTQ+ and allied-owned restaurants, cafes,…

Rayser Holdings named National Employee Owned Company of the Year

Rayser Holdings in Cedar Rapids has announced it has been named the 2024 National Employee…

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NewBo City Market unveils $6 million capital campaign

The sun was shining in Cedar Rapids Saturday, May 11, as officials gathered outside NewBo…

Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell speaks at the launch of NewBo City Market's Next Level Local capital campaign, Saturday, May 11. CREDIT ALEXANDRA OLSEN

Northside Diner, new Washington restaurant, will bring comfort food to modern palates

A building that once housed a beloved Washington restaurant will once again see diners lined…

Ed and Isabella Santoro stand behind the bar of Northside Diner in Washington.

GoldCap Education seeks to fill in the gaps

A new educational program designed to enhance students’ learning experiences outside of school is launching…

Jordan Immerfall, founder of GoldCap Education and program administrator and instructor at the UI College of Education, poses at the Ped Mall in downtown Iowa City on May 7.

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Dawn and Brittany Schorg, Czech Feather & Down

Dawn and Brittany Schorg are the mother/daughter duo behind Czech Feather & Down, the Cedar…

Czech Feather & Down

Farm & Home Mutual Insurance celebrates 150 years in Washington

There’s no real secret why the Farm & Home Mutual Insurance Association in Washington has…

Suzanne Wood Farm & Home Mutual

Youth Employment Program returns for summer 2024

The Youth Empowered to Serve (Y.E.S.) employment program has returned to Johnson County for the…

Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County and Johnson County Social Services are bringing back the Y.E.S. program for the summer.

Cedar Ridge spirits earn recognition from industry organizations

The Cedar Ridge Distillery near Swisher has received recognition from two major industry organizations for…

Cedar Ridge

Cedar Rapids wins SBA award as Iowa Small Business Community of the Year

The Iowa district office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has named the City…

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Kick-It Iowa City to manage ‘In the Meantime,’ Iowa City Downtown District’s newest initiative

An expo and pop-up market producer is partnering with Iowa City Downtown District to manage…

In the Meantime, at 21 S. Linn St. in Iowa City, is a new pilot program by the Iowa City Downtown District to attract and support businesses.

Keynote speakers announced for EntreFEST 2024

EntreFEST, an annual entrepreneurship and innovation conference, has announced that Charise Flynn, COO of The…

EntreFEST

LIST: Corridor farmers markets return for the season

The real estate adage — location, location, location — is equally important for the success…

Customers select flowers during last summer's Market After Dark. Part of the Downtown Farmers Market, it will remain at its typical location in downtown Cedar Rapids. CREDIT CINDY HADISH

Cedar Rapids Brewing Society, Benz Beverage Depot to hold joint Benz Fest

The Drink Local Festival presented by the Cedar Rapids Brewing Society (CRBS), previously held annually…

Benz Fest