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A wall-length shelving unit teems with pottery waiting to be painted at The Potter's Obsession, 1941 51st St. NE Cedar Rapids.

The Potters’ Obsession marks 25 years with summer celebration

The Potters’ Obsession, a paint-it-yourself pottery studio, will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a four-day event Aug. 7-10. The studio, which opened in 1999, has served as a creative space for families, artists and others seeking hands-on art experiences. The…

Iowa Farm Sanctuary donation campaign seeks to raise $50,000

Iowa Farm Sanctuary, an animal rescue and rehabilitation nonprofit in rural Johnson County, is campaigning…

Jacqueline, one of several ewes that lives at the Iowa Farm Sanctuary. The organization is attempting to raise $50,000 as part of a donation match, which will help them purchase solar panels and construct a bathroom.

NewBo City Market to host specialty markets with a focus on diversity

NewBo City Market has announced a series of upcoming specialty guest vendor markets, including the…

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Johnson County accepting Economic Development, Quality of Life grant applications

Applications are open for Economic Development and Quality of Life grants from the Johnson County…

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Plated Table opens wine bar, event space in Iowa City

As a personal chef, Alex Smith wanted to cook for more people. She had the…

Plated Table's downtown location is now home to a wine shop and event space at 625 S. Dubuque St., across from Iowa City’s historic train depot.

Greater Iowa City debuts Innovation Council

Greater Iowa City, Inc. announced its newly-formed Community Development Innovation Council (CDIC) will debut in…

The Greater Iowa City, Inc. blue banner displays its new logo.

National Small Business Week Virtual Summit open for registration

Registration is open for the 2024 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit, announced the U.S.…

In August, the SBA backed 30 loans for a total of $17,582,300 and 112 new jobs. CREDIT US SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Every Bloomin’ Thing moves to Coralville location

Iconic Iowa City floral shop, Every Bloomin’ Thing, has moved locations after over 20 years…

Owners of Every Bloomin' Thing, Kerrie and Zach Buettner. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

Upload Media Group set to launch Iowa Podcast Awards

Logan Schultz estimates there are more than 400 active podcasts currently being produced in the…

An example of the Iowa Podcast Awards trophy. CREDIT UPLOAD MEDIA GROUP

Surgeon-turned-entrepreneur creates device to prevent surgical delays

Bariatric and general surgeon Dr. Maria Iliakova sets a silver, metal canister on the wooden…

Maria Iliakova poses with some surgical tools that were housed in a metal container. Dr. Iliakova says she has found a more efficient way to keep track of the container and its tools.

SBA approves $7.9 million in Iowa small business loans in February

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa…

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‘I am the American Dream’: Immigration awards recognize courage, resilience

The 2024 Catherine McAuley Center (CMC) Immigration & Business Luncheon and Awards celebrated and recognized…

Two women embrace at the Catherine McAuley Center Immigration & Business Luncheon Awards, at the Radisson Hotel Cedar Rapids.

Dubuque Street businesses prepare for months-long reconstruction

A portion of Dubuque Street between cross streets Iowa Avenue and Washington Street is slated…

Josh Silver, long-time co-owner of Nodo Iowa City at 5 S. Dubuque St., says the restaurant may have to reduce staff hours to make up for loss of business during reconstruction.

NewBo City Market to award year of free rent during Emerging Entrepreneur Summit

A grand prize of free rent for one year is up for grabs at NewBo…

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Ox Yoke Inn releases first-ever cookbook

The Ox Yoke Inn in Amana has published the first cookbook in the restaurant’s 84-year…

Ox Yoke Inn cookbook

Cedar Falls artist creates murals with a whimsical twist for Corridor businesses

Some artists hang their art in galleries. Others paint on walls. Mural artist and owner…

Candice Warby paints a mural at Rio Burritos in Cedar Rapids. Ms. Warby founded her art business, Whimsical Twist, in 2018. CREDIT ALEXANDRA OLSEN