Small Business

Deb Steenblock (left) and daughter Jocelyn Hoyle of Jocelyn Taylor Bridal

Mother-daughter team dresses dreams at Jocelyn Taylor Bridal and Prom

Jocelyn Hoyle and Deb Steenblock are the mother-daughter duo behind Jocelyn Taylor Bridal and Prom, a North Liberty boutique specializing in upscale bridal and prom dresses.  Above a tufted velvet wingback loveseat in the lobby, a glass-fronted display case exhibits…

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,…

Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week

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,…

Monica Berry sits on a couch at Cielo Goods.

Three Iowa City booksellers awarded James Patterson holiday bonus

Three Iowa City booksellers are the recipients of a $500 holiday bonus from prolific author…

Suzanne Gleeson of Prairie Lights Books poses with some of author James Patterson's books. Ms. Gleeson was one of six Iowan recipients of Mr. Patterson's Holiday Bookstore Bonus Program.

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…

Summer of the Arts Iowa City

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…

A portion of Dubuque Street facing south toward Washington Street.

Two small businesses closing locations, one reopening after hiatus

Dash Coffee Roasters and Rare Bird Soap Shop have announced closures this week on social…

Indoor look at Stillwater Coffee

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…

Attendees mix and mingle at the Tin Roost in North Liberty for the Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce's Cedar Rapids/Iowa City launch.

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…

What it takes to sell Iowa’s first cannabis-infused beverage

The decline in alcohol consumption among younger generations has not gone unnoticed by craft brewers. …

four cans of cannabis-infused beverages, Climbing Kites

Copper Boar to give away free pork tenderloins to benefit food pantry

North Liberty restaurant Copper Boar American Pub announced a giveaway event that will directly benefit…

Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce makes its debut

The Iowa LBGTQ Chamber of Commerce made its debut Oct. 18 in Des Moines, becoming…

Iowa LGBTQ chamber of commerce logo

Cedar Rapids vintage clothing store finds a market in Iowa City

A popular Cedar Rapids vintage store has joined forces with Heim, a downtown Iowa City…

Heim, located at 112 E. Washington St. in Iowa City.

VIDEO: See what’s in store at Big Grove’s Cedar Rapids location

The Big Grove Brewery and Taproom in Cedar Rapids’ Kingston Yard development will be the…

A view of the front entrance of the Big Grove Brewery’s Cedar Rapids taphouse at a recent sunset. CREDIT BIG GROVE