Small Business
Downtown Iowa City fair trade retailer rebrands, expands mission
Downtown Iowa City’s Ten Thousand Villages will rebrand as Mosaic Iowa City, marking what owner Liz Preciado called a strategic shift to support ethical commerce and fair trade practices on a broader scale. The nonprofit retailer, which has operated as…
Greater Iowa City, Inc. seeks collaboration with Iowa City Council
Johnson County’s economic development organization, Greater Iowa City, Inc., is seeking a closer collaboration between…
PHOTO GALLERY: Pickle Palace nears public opening
The long-awaited full opening of the Pickle Palace in downtown Cedar Rapids is imminent. After…
Van Meter CEO Lura McBride to receive Howard Hall Excellence in Business award
Lura McBride, President and CEO of Van Meter Inc., has been named the recipient of…
Lepic-Kroeger adds two new partners to its firm
Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS of Iowa City has announced the addition of two new partners to its…
Amish-inspired market coming to Washington
Good smells – and tastes – are coming Washington’s way. This spring, Washington residents will…
Fork and Knife Feast returns for Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week
The annual Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week, taking place Feb. 14 through Feb. 25 in 2024,…
Coralville’s CIELO opens second location in Iowa City
When Monica Berry opened her business’s first location at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville,…
Three Iowa City booksellers awarded James Patterson holiday bonus
Three Iowa City booksellers are the recipients of a $500 holiday bonus from prolific author…
Iowa Tourism Grants awarded to 45 organizations, 3 in the Corridor
The Iowa Tourism Office announced the award of $398,800 in Iowa Tourism Grants to 45…
Portion of Dubuque Street in Iowa City considered for reconstruction
A section of street in downtown Iowa City is under consideration for reconstruction as part…
Two small businesses closing locations, one reopening after hiatus
Dash Coffee Roasters and Rare Bird Soap Shop have announced closures this week on social…
New doggy daycare and boarding facility opens in Marion
Dog Star Enrichment Pet Care is now open in Marion and will celebrate with a…
Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce celebrates Cedar Rapids, Iowa City launch
The Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce held its Cedar Rapids/Iowa City launch Thursday evening at…
The Lucky Cat to close in February 2024
The Lucky Cat, which has hosted comedy shows and other events in downtown Cedar Rapids…
Applicants have until Dec. 15 to apply for Choose Iowa grants
Applications are now being accepted for the Choose Iowa value-added grants. Choose Iowa grants can…