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Owen Block Maid-Rite building Marion

Former Marion Maid-Rite building under new ownership; city dismisses petition

The city of Marion has dismissed a petition seeking the title to the former Maid-Rite building at the corner of Seventh Avenue and 10th...
Candice Luter

2023 Entrepreneur of the Year: Candice Luter

If you search Candice Luter’s name online you will find hundreds of images featuring intricate home decor pieces. From decorative mirrors to wall art...
Alicia Velasquez is the artist and entrepreneur behind The House of Dotł’izhi, 327 Kirkwood Ave., Iowa City, Native American shop. CREDIT SIMONE GARZA

Indigenous business woman paves way for Native American fashion, culture in Iowa City

At just 5 years old, Alicia Velasquez began making clothes for her dolls. Using her seamstress mother's fabric scraps and her father’s beadwork as...
Speedeezz Indoor Karting closes

Speedeez Indoor Karting closes both Cedar Rapids locations

Both locations of Speedeezz Indoor Karting are now closed permanently, owners announced via their Facebook page. The closures were announced Saturday morning, and the businesses...
Fun Station Dubuque

Fun Station adds Dubuque location

The Vertical Jump Park in Dubuque has been acquired by Cedar Rapids-based Edwards Entertainment Company, which currently operates Fun Station family entertainment venues in...
Project Hop Fisch big grove brewery

Iowa breweries collaborate to raise $13K for river cleanup efforts

Big Grove Brewery, Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. and Lua Brewing participated in some hands-on cleanup in Iowa rivers during the 20th annual Iowa Project...
Goosetown Cafe Iowa City

Goosetown Cafe in Iowa City closes

The Goosetown Cafe in Iowa City’s Northside neighborhood is closed indefinitely, according to an online announcement. In a Facebook post Monday titled “A Farewell To...

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