Small Business

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...
Old Town Ely Main Street Legacy project 1

Old Town Ely project will connect city’s past, future

Ely has been one of the fastest-growing communities in the Corridor in recent years. In the process, much of its 150-plus-year historical legacy has...
Graphic advertising the PFund Foundation grant

Iowa BIPOC LGBTQ+ business owners eligible for $5,000 – $30,000 until Monday

Iowa BIPOC LGBTQ+ business owners have an opportunity to apply for $5,000 - $30,000 in grant funds, thanks to the PFund Foundation’s Equity Fund...
The Webster is working on another 'restaurant project' in Iowa City

Podcast: The Webster is working on another ‘restaurant project’ in Iowa City

Anna and Charlie recap the Block Party and discuss Patio Season in IC before hopping into an interview with Chef Sam and his partner...
de Novo Marketing

de Novo Marketing wins four Communicator Awards

de Novo Marketing, a Cedar Rapids-based creative marketing agency, was recently awarded four Communicator Awards for its work with the Indian Creek Nature Center,...
A view of the front entrance of the Big Grove Brewery’s Cedar Rapids taphouse at a recent sunset. CREDIT BIG GROVE

Big Grove named official craft brewery of University of Iowa Athletics

Big Grove Brewery, a popular Eastern Iowa craft brewery has been named the “Official Craft Brewery” of the Iowa Hawkeyes. On July 15, the University...

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