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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 Owned Company of the Year by The ESOP Association. Rayser...
Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell speaks at the launch of NewBo City Market's Next Level Local capital campaign, Saturday, May 11. CREDIT ALEXANDRA OLSEN

NewBo City Market unveils $6 million capital campaign

The sun was shining in Cedar Rapids Saturday, May 11, as officials gathered outside NewBo City Market to launch the nonprofit business incubator's $6...
Czech Feather & Down

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 Rapids-based bedding company that has been helping people get...
Suzanne Wood Farm & Home Mutual

Farm & Home Mutual Insurance celebrates 150 years in Washington

There’s no real secret why the Farm & Home Mutual Insurance Association in Washington has remained in business for 150 years – establishing itself...
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County and Johnson County Social Services are bringing back the Y.E.S. program for the summer.

Youth Employment Program returns for summer 2024

The Youth Empowered to Serve (Y.E.S.) employment program has returned to Johnson County for the summer, Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County and Johnson County...
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Cedar Ridge spirits earn recognition from industry organizations

The Cedar Ridge Distillery near Swisher has received recognition from two major industry organizations for two of its distilled spirits. First, Cedar Ridge’s QuintEssential Portside...
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Cedar Rapids wins SBA award as Iowa Small Business Community of the Year

The Iowa district office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has named the City of Cedar Rapids as the winner of the 2024...
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.

Kick-It Iowa City to manage ‘In the Meantime,’ Iowa City Downtown District’s newest initiative

An expo and pop-up market producer is partnering with Iowa City Downtown District to manage its pilot program “In the Meantime,” an initiative aimed...

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