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Fireside Winery Blu Governor's Cup

Fireside Winery wins Governor’s Cup at Iowa State Fair wine competition

Fireside Winery’s sweet white wine “Blu” won the Governor’s Cup, the top prize at the 2025 Iowa State Fair Commercial Wine Competition, the Iowa Wine Growers Association announced. The Eastern Iowa winery’s entry also received the Best of Show Sweet…

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…

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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

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.