Small Business

Dream City organizers celebrated the facility's renovation and expansion with a ribbon cutting ceremony Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025.

GALLERY: Dream City celebrates grand opening of renovated facility

One year ago, Dream City broke ground on an expansion and renovation project, envisioning a hub in Iowa City’s South District for supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs and youth. Now, that dream is a reality. Around 100 attendees gathered Aug. 24 at…

Iowa City Restaurant Week begins this Saturday

Think Iowa City is hosting a week-long culinary celebration, spotlighting the diverse food scene in…

Restaurant week

Popular Iowa City shop, White Rabbit, closes doors

Eclectic Iowa City retail store, White Rabbit, located at 112 S. Linn St., has closed…

Storefront of the White Rabbit, located at 112 S. Linn St. in Iowa City.

Nelson Media acquires Journal-Eureka, saves it from closing

The Anamosa Journal-Eureka, previously slated to discontinue publication after its Feb. 1 edition, has been…

Office building of the Journal-Eureka, located at 405 E. Main St. in Anamosa. local newspaper

Washington employers find dedicated help in WCDC clients

Ethan Woodsmall stands tall at six-foot-something. His long, brown hair is pulled back into a…

Martin Equipment earns national John Deere award

John Deere Construction and Forestry recently presented the Onyx Circle Award to Martin Construction, which…

Martin Construction John Deere award

SBA approves $11.5 million in Iowa small business loans in January

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

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans Iowa

Application deadline extended for Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grant Program

Dairy farmers have two extra weeks to apply for the Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grant…

USDA Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, Xochitl Torres Small, looks at cows at Austin Schulte Dairy farm in Benton County. CREDIT USDA

Storey Kenworthy | Workspace announces leadership transition, succession plan

John Kenworthy, the current CEO of Storey Kenworthy | Workspace, announced to employees earlier this…

Ryan Boyington Storey Kenworth | Workspace

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Hands Jewelers in Iowa City

Bill and Charlie Nusser are the father and son duo behind Hands Jewelers, a venerable…

Bill and Charlie Nusser

Mediterranean grocery store brings fresh and imported goods to Cedar Rapids

Plans to open a Mediterranean grocery store in California shifted when Mohamed Mahmoud’s cousin invited…

Vytyl President Mohamed Mahmoud is shown inside the store at the Edgewood Plaza Shopping Center.

Swamp Fox Bookstore moving to Uptown Marion in February

Swamp Fox Bookstore has begun its move to a new location at 1375 7th Ave.,…

Terri LeBlanc, co-owner of Swamp Fox Bookstore.

Country-themed bar to bring boot-scootin’ beverages, dancing to Iowa City

The Iowa City Downtown District announced Jan. 29 that a country-themed bar is making its…

Giddy Up storefront, located at 118 S. Clinton St., Iowa City.

The Daily Iowan acquires Mount Vernon, Solon newspapers

Nationally recognized student publication, The Daily Iowan, has acquired the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun and the…

Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun and Solon Economist logos

North Liberty’s Snuggie Crawl livens up slow season

On Feb. 3, the city of North Liberty invites the public to participate in its…

Snuggie Crawl participants visit a local establishment. The Snuggie Crawl is part of North Liberty's Beat the Bitter winter festival.

Better Together 2030 Excellence in Action Awards honor key Johnson County players

The threat of snow and ice didn’t deter Johnson county’s best and brightest from attending…

The Better Together Excellence in Action Awards ceremony at Courtyard Marriott Height's Rooftop on Jan. 18.