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

SBA approves $27.2 million in Iowa loans in March

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa for the month of March 2025, including loans to...
Street Food Fighter

Street Food Festival slated for July 19 at Ellis Park

The Street Food Fighter, a food truck business serving Asian-inspired fusion street food established in Cedar Rapids in 2016, has announced they’re organizing a...
Mari Hunt Wassink Black Earth Produce Iowa food assistance funding

Eastern Iowa producers speak out against cancellation of food assistance funding

Operators of several Eastern Iowa small farms and food assistance programs gathered Monday, March 31 to voice their opposition to the cancellation of $1...
Diversions Tabletop game Lounge co-owners Sean Finn and Nolan Petersen pose next to a stack of board games.

Diversions Tabletop Game Lounge opens in Coralville

Diversions Tabletop Game Lounge is rolling the dice on a brand-new venture, officially opening its doors at 119 Second St. Suite 300 in Coralville...
Lion Bridge Library Lager canning day

Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation, Lion Bridge Brewing partner to celebrate Westside Library

The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation and Lion Bridge Brewing Company have partnered to release Library Lager, a specialty limited-release beer, in celebration of...
Washington County business professionals participated in Agriculture Day, an immersive experience into Washington County’s diverse agricultural industry.

Leadership Washington’s Agriculture Day offers hands-on look at local farming

The Washington Chamber of Commerce Leadership Washington program hosted its annual Agriculture Day on Wednesday, March 12, offering local business professionals an immersive experience...
Caucho new owners

Latin American restaurant Lacayo to close doors April 11

Lacayo, a Latin American restaurant in Cedar Rapids’ NewBo district, will permanently close on April 11.  The restaurant at 1202 3rd St. SE was previously...

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