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The Olympic Theater announces its search for a new owner

The Olympic South Side Theater, a historic event venue in the New Bohemia neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, has announced in a social media post that it is looking for a new owner. The venue, located on the second floor of…

Cracken’s Grill ‘n Chill opens in Iowa City

Cracken’s Grill ‘n Chill has opened in Iowa City at 2221 Rochester Ave. inside a…

Cracken's Grill 'n Chill in Iowa City. CREDIT NOAH TONG

SOKO Outfitters now offering consignment outdoor gear

SOKO Outfitters, a Cedar Rapids retailer specializing in outdoor gear and apparel, is now offering…

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Historic Supper Club revived as cocktail arcade

Highlander Hotel owner Angela Harrington is hoping a renovated Supper Club, which opened on Thanksgiving…

The new-look Supper Club features its sunken bar and arcade space. CREDIT HIGHLANDER HOTEL

Acai shop Everbowl coming to Iowa City

Everbowl, a national quick-serve acai bowl and smoothie chain, is growing its footprint in the…

Everbowl is an acai bowl and smoothie shop headed to Iowa City. CREDIT EVERBOWL

Barrel House, Pure Barre among tenants in Coralville development

A soon-to-be-finished development near the future UIHC North Liberty hospital will be home to at…

Tenants anticipate moving in to one of Coralville's newest developments this year. CREDIT NOAH TONG

Dozens of restaurants donate to 2023 DVIP Souper Bowl

The Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP)’s 26th Annual Souper Bowl Fundraiser will be held on…

Coralville-based IntelliSee awarded $500,000 IEDA loan

IntelliSee, an AI-powered risk mitigation platform that improves upon the capability of existing surveillance cameras,…

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Affordable housing projects set for southwest Cedar Rapids

Two neighboring city-owned properties in southwest Cedar Rapids are set to be redeveloped for affordable…

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Blue Agave Mexican Restaurant headed to Iowa River Landing

At the former home of La Vecina, West Des Moines-based Blue Agave Mexican Restaurant is…

A Mexican restaurant is coming to Iowa River Landing in Coralville. CREDIT BLUE AGAVE MEXICAN RESTUARANT

Think Iowa City Restaurant Week introduces passport, food drive

Think Iowa City’s 2023 Restaurant Week is shifting back to its roots, after pandemic changes…

Johnson County supervisor to open soul food restaurant

Johnson County Board of Supervisors Chair Royceann Porter is opening a soul food restaurant. According…

Moxie employees start again with True Solar Iowa

Just one day after New Moxie Solar closed its doors, a new business entity called…

True Solar Iowa says they won't exponentially grow like Moxie Solar, but some people are wary of the company's sudden introduction into the solar marketplace. CREDIT TRUE SOLAR IOWA

Iowa dog breeders responsible for 36% of all U.S. violations in 2022

Iowa’s dog breeders had the worst record of compliance with federal regulations in 2022, accounting…

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Three Corridor companies receive SBA loans in January

The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa for…

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

Rodina’s Samuel Charles named James Beard Awards semifinalist

The James Beard Foundation announced Jan. 25 that Rodina’s Samuel Charles is a semifinalist for…

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