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Costume Emporium announces closing

A Cedar Rapids costume shop is closing, an announcement that comes just weeks before Halloween. Owners of the Balloons, Etc. & The Costume Emporium, at...

Iowa Shop Local Day highlights area retailers

Iowans will have a chance to jump-start their Christmas shopping while supporting local businesses on Shop Iowa Day next week. Shop Iowa Day is a...
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Rantizo announces $6 million expansion of Series A funding

Rantizo, an Iowa City-based operator network for spray drone services, has announced an expansion of its oversubscribed Series A funding round. Led by Leaps by...
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Are the Amana Colonies a tourist trap?

The Amana Colonies, long considered one of Iowa’s leading tourist attractions, is also one of the nation’s top tourist traps, according to a recent...
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Iconic Hamburg Inn No. 2 reopening in time for homecoming week

An iconic Iowa City diner is making its comeback after a monthslong closure and change in leadership. The Hamburg Inn No. 2 opens Thursday, Oct....

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