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A rendering of one of the skating rinks at Glide & Go Skate City.

Glide & Go Skate City to launch this winter in Iowa City

A new skating rink will make its debut at the Iowa City Marketplace this winter. Glide & Go Skate City, a 27,000-square-foot retro-style skating rink with modern flair, will open January 2026 in Joann Fabric’s former space at 1676 Sycamore…

Smith Sanitation is not wasting time

Wesley Smith isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty. The long-time Oxford resident started his…

Wesley Smith, owner of Smith Sanitation, takes a moment to adjust a waste bin before setting it on the curb.

Iowa City pushes to preserve Pagliai’s Pizza building

The historic brick building that houses Pagliai’s Pizza, an iconic pizza restaurant operating in Iowa…

A&A Pagliai's Pizza, located at 302 E. Bloomington St. in Iowa City CREDIT REMAX

Iowa City enters agreement with Block by Block, enhanced metropolitan cleaning service

In an effort to advance its Safe and Clean Downtown initiative, the Iowa City Downtown…

A pedestrian walks the sidewalk on a portion of Dubuque Street in Iowa City. The city and Iowa City Downtown District are partnering to contract Block by Block, a national cleaning firm that specializes in keeping downtown area clean and safe.

Iowa City Downtown District opens pop-up store as part of new initiative

A new pilot program to attract new retail concepts to downtown Iowa City, In the…

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.

New winery coming to Anamosa

One mile northeast of Anamosa on Highway 151, among the iconic rolling hills frequently depicted…

Judy and Dan Lubben, Marion couple with Anamosa roots, are building a wine tasting and event center at 13504 Highway 151.

Karisa Mellinger named Washington Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year

Karisa Mellinger, owner of Mama Llama’s Barn in downtown Washington, was named Washington’s Citizen of…

Karisa Mellinger (left), owner of Mama Llama's Barn in Washington, poses next to Washington Chamber of Commerce executive director Michelle Redlinger.

Farm & Home Mutual named 2024 Washington Business of the Year

The Washington Chamber of Commerce has named Farm & Home Mutual Insurance Association its 2024…

Members of Farm & Home Mutual Insurance Association at The Greater Washington Business Partnership Annual Dinner on March 25.

X Marks the Arts: new campaign aims to bolster Iowa City’s Cultural & Entertainment District

A new collaborative campaign to showcase the vibrant Downtown Iowa City Cultural & Entertainment District,…

John Schickendanz, Executive Director of The Englert Theatre, and Tammie Walker, Director of the University of Iowa School of Music, address the crowd at a special First Round celebration hosted at FilmScene at The Chauncey on March 27.

Hawkeye Title Services completes purchase of Security Abstract Company

Hawkeye Title & Settlement Services of Iowa City has entered into an agreement to purchase…

Hawkeye Title & Settlement Security Abstract

Cedar Witch Goods wins year of free rent at NewBo City Market

NewBo City Market has announced Cedar Witch Goods as the recipient of the 2024 Emerging…

Owned by Katie Adams, Cedar Witch Goods stood out among six entrepreneurs competing for the opportunity to become the next shopkeeper at NewBo City Market.

Iowa City Downtown District hosts special First Round event at the Chauncey

The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) is presenting a unique First Round event at FilmScene…

The Iowa City Downtown District is presenting a unique First Round at FilmScene at the Chauncey to celebrate Downtown Iowa City's Cultural & Entertainment District.

Calyx Creek Lavender & Lodging awarded Choose Iowa Grant

Calyx Creek Lavender & Lodging, a rural Johnson County agribusiness, was awarded a $19,500 Choose…

Taylor and Stephanie Getting, owners of Calyx Creek Lavender & Lodging in Oxford.

Big Grove Brewery announces 2024 nonprofit grant recipients

Big Grove Brewery has announced the recipients of its grant program, which awards $8,000 to selected…

Big Grove Brewery logo

New Swisher Economic Alliance seeks to enhance local businesses, keep small town feel

Businesses in Swisher have banded together to form an Economic Alliance to serve as a…

A sign marking Swisher city limits on 120th Street NW greets visitors.

Midwest venture studio Novy expands market presence

Novy, a Midwest venture studio focused on building health care software companies across the United…

David Tominsky, Eric Engelmann, Sarah Wallace, Jess Greiner, Krista Martin, Novy venture studio