Small Business
Dark fantasy bookstore to open in Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village
A new independent bookstore embracing gothic and “witchy” themes will open Sept. 9 in Czech Village. Sisters Books & Nooks, founded by Jamie Sharar and Sarah Danielson, will focus on romantasy, horror, thrillers, mystery, fantasy, banned books and LGBTQIA+ voices.…
Cedar Rapids’ de Novo Marketing wins four international creative awards
de Novo Marketing, an Iowa-based creative marketing agency, was awarded four Hermes Creative Awards for…
NewBo City Market updates: FLO Business Hub, expanded hours, small business award
The NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids has announced a number of updates, including a…
‘State of The District’ highlights 15 years, looks to future
It may seem like a distant memory now, but after the flood of 2008, the…
Iowa City awards nonprofit Dream City nearly $3 million in Inclusive Economic Development funding
Underrepresented entrepreneurs and business owners in Iowa City are getting a boost – a $2.9…
Iowa City Fire Department announces innovative partnership to protect businesses, homes
The Iowa City Fire Department (ICFD) has announced a new and innovative way to better…
Restrictions pose challenges to budding consumable hemp industry
While some portions of a new bill tightening Iowa’s laws and regulations on consumable hemp…
Pagliai’s Pizza building one step closer to being designated a historic landmark
An iconic Iowa City building with bohemian roots is one step closer to being designated…
Three Iowa entrepreneurs win top awards in Venture School competitions
SteerClear Mirrors, the AgriNet and Act Write Here were first-place winners when three Venture School…
Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship conference announces free registration
Iowa veterans will have the opportunity to connect with small business resources and education at…
New Cedar Rapids Glazed and Infused donut shop offers a boozy twist
Yes, the Glazed and Infused donut shop has boozy donuts. And no, you really won’t…
Table to Table Seeks home garden and produce farm partnerships
Iowa City-based food rescue nonprofit Table to Table (T2T) is seeking new partnerships with local…
Smith Sanitation is not wasting time
Wesley Smith isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty. The long-time Oxford resident started his…
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…
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…
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…
