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Washington to host First Impressions Community Forum Nov. 17

Washington residents and business leaders will soon have the chance to learn how their community is viewed through the eyes of first-time visitors. The insights will be shared during the upcoming First Impressions Community Forum, part of a statewide program…

Bug Soother and Lion Bridge collaborate on Summer Soother Ale

Bug Soother bug spray has collaborated with Cedar Rapids-based Lion Bridge Brewing Company for a…

Summer Soother is a collaboration between Bug Soother bug spray and Lion Bridge Brewing company. CREDIT ECO LIPS

From farm to feast: How Corridor restaurants work with local farms to enhance their menus

The phrase “farm-to-table dining” evokes many images: steaming platters of bacon and greens, freshly collected…

The exterior of Cobble Hill restaurant as seen on May 30, 2024, in Cedar Rapids. farm-to-table dining

Field Day in North Liberty brews Yield of Dreams collaborative beer

Iowa’s craft beer industry has come together once more to brew a collaborative beer in…

Field Day Brewing in North Liberty

Agri-CULTURE Iowa aims to unite Johnson County agribusinesses under one brand

This summer, Agri-CULTURE Iowa makes its debut at the Johnson County Fair. The brand, a…

The new brand logo for Agri-CULTURE, Greater Iowa City Inc.'s new agritourism brand that will work to elevate Johnson County agribusinesses.

Angie Jordan, South of 6 director, steps down following medical diagnosis

Angie Jordan’s enthusiasm is infectious. Just five minutes with her and one can easily envision…

Angie Jordan, executive director of South of 6 Iowa City Business District and founder and CEO of Banjo Knits Empowerment.

SBA presents award to Cedar Rapids as Small Business Community of the Year

Leaders from the Small Business Administration gathered with Cedar Rapids officials May 17 to formally…

SBA Cedar Rapids award presentation

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…

Rayser logo

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.