Small Business
Iowa City Downtown District’s expanded improvement district takes effect
A new decade of investment in downtown Iowa City began July 1, 2026, as the Iowa City Downtown District’s renewed and expanded Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District officially took effect. The 2026-2036 SSMID term is now underway following unanimous approval from…
AlphaGraphics North Liberty acquires Iowa City’s Goodfellow Printing
AlphaGraphics North Liberty has acquired Goodfellow Printing of Iowa City, effective March 5, with the…
Four Corridor companies receive SBA loans in February
The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its monthly approval figures for loans in Iowa…
Historic Iowa City building to house bakery, gift shop after major renovation
One of Iowa City’s oldest surviving commercial structures is getting a new life. The building…
Washington Chamber honors coach, hardware store with annual awards
The Washington Chamber of Commerce has named veteran track coach Steve Roth its 2025 Citizen…
Hiawatha remodeler Hometown Restyling marks 40 years, transitions to employee ownership
Hometown Restyling is celebrating two milestones at once: the Hiawatha-based residential remodeler is marking its…
Iowa City opens applications for climate action grants
Iowa City is accepting applications for its Climate Action Grant program, offering nonprofits and businesses…
Real Success: Taylor Getting, Calyx Creek Lavender & Lodging
Taylor Getting is a pilot, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Calyx Creek Lavender & Lodging, an…
Rayser Holdings acquires Pella-based Skunk River Block & Pallet
Cedar Rapids-based Rayser Holdings, Inc. has acquired Skunk River Block & Pallet, Inc., a custom…
Iowa City denies liquor license renewal for Fieldhouse Bar & Grill
Note: The reporter of this article has no relation to Tracy Barkalow, who is mentioned…
New downtown Iowa City café blends Middle Eastern, Western cuisine
A new café combining Middle Eastern and Western culinary traditions opened at 14 S. Clinton…
McGrath sisters open ‘I’ll Meet You There’ in the Czech Village
Inside a renovated Czech Village storefront that once sat empty, customers settle into comfortable chairs…
Iowa City considers rescinding alcohol license suspension for downtown bar
Iowa City staff will recommend rescinding a 14-day alcohol license suspension imposed on The Fieldhouse…
Small Business employment index dips slightly in January
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its January Jobs Report on Feb. 6,…
22 local restaurants set for 2026 Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week
Twenty-two local restaurants will participate in the 14th annual Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week, scheduled for…
Farmers market vendor Luna’s Tacos opens permanent location in Iowa City
A former farmers market vendor took the leap to a brick-and-mortar location Jan. 19 with…
