Small Business
NewBoCo’s Iowa Startup Accelerator to relaunch this fall
After a two-year hiatus, the Iowa Startup Accelerator is returning this fall with a renewed focus on helping Iowa-based startups strengthen their branding, marketing, and sales strategies. The seven-week program, operated by the New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo), begins in…
Student-owned University Scooters open new Iowa City location
A student-owned Iowa City business that sells scooters will be moving to a new location,…
Crab House seafood restaurant coming to Westdale Town Center
The Crab House, a new seafood restaurant, is set to open later this year in…
Iowa City’s Wich-Uh-Waffle serves the community, hopes to expand
When one of Eunice Upshaw’s daughters said she was tired of waffles, Ms. Upshaw told…
Five Iowa businesses awarded at Open 4 Business Pitch Contest
Five businesses from Main Street Iowa communities across the state competed in the final round…
Former Marion Maid-Rite building under new ownership; city dismisses petition
The city of Marion has dismissed a petition seeking the title to the former Maid-Rite…
2023 Entrepreneur of the Year: Candice Luter
If you search Candice Luter’s name online you will find hundreds of images featuring intricate…
Slager Appliances opening new store in Cedar Rapids
Slager Appliances is opening a new store at the Westdale Town Center in southwest Cedar…
Indigenous business woman paves way for Native American fashion, culture in Iowa City
At just 5 years old, Alicia Velasquez began making clothes for her dolls. Using her…
See inside Field Day, North Liberty’s first brewery
Field Day Brewing Co. started as a simple Facebook message. Co-founder of the new North…
Speedeez Indoor Karting closes both Cedar Rapids locations
Both locations of Speedeezz Indoor Karting are now closed permanently, owners announced via their Facebook…
Fun Station adds Dubuque location
The Vertical Jump Park in Dubuque has been acquired by Cedar Rapids-based Edwards Entertainment Company,…
Iowa breweries collaborate to raise $13K for river cleanup efforts
Big Grove Brewery, Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. and Lua Brewing participated in some hands-on cleanup…
Napoli’s Italian Restaurant adding second location in Cedar Rapids
Napoli’s Italian Restaurant is adding a second location at the Westdale Town Center in southwest…
Goosetown Cafe in Iowa City closes
The Goosetown Cafe in Iowa City’s Northside neighborhood is closed indefinitely, according to an online…
Annual sidewalk sales tradition continues in downtown Iowa City this weekend
Iowa City’s 55th Annual Sidewalk Sale is taking place Thursday, July 13 through Sunday, July…
