Small Business

Sip at Midtown Reserve wine bar opens in Cedar Rapids
Sip at Midtown Reserve has now opened, adding a new wine-focused venue next to the Midtown Reserve steakhouse. The wine bar, located at 319 Seventh St, SE in Cedar Rapids, offers curated wine flights, small plate pairings and a vine-covered…
Grask Truck Group acquires Wichita-based Peterbilt truck dealer
Grask Truck Group — an Iowa-based Peterbilt truck dealer with locations in Cedar Rapids, Davenport,…

Linn Area Credit Union sponsors Emerging Entrepreneur program with NewBo City Market
Linn Area Credit Union (LACU) and the NewBo City Market (NBCM) are partnering to bring…

North Liberty developer pitches sports facility, seeks city partnership
A proposed entertainment district in North Liberty will include a 33,600-square-foot sports recreation facility that…

You can win $10 by ‘Lunchin’ Local with CRBT’
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust (CRBT) will launch “Lunchin’ Local with CRBT” on Friday, Jan.…

‘Race for the Space’ winner KETO Kitchen celebrating grand opening today
The winner of the “Race for the Space” program, The KETO Kitchen, will host a…

Marco’s Grilled Cheese to open in old Pita Pit location
Marco’s Grilled Cheese is headed to Coralville this year, following Pita Pit closing its only…
El Azul Mexican Market opens in North Liberty
El Azul, an independent mexican market in North Liberty, opened in December at 415 Community…

Iowa City Downtown District sees highest visitor turnout in five years
The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) experienced a strong year in 2022, bouncing back from…

Bistro 3 Nineteen announces new hours, fast-casual environment
Marion’s Bistro 3 Nineteen has transitioned to counter service featuring a change to business hours…
Food Network competition winner to open bakery, deli in Coralville
Acclaimed pastry chef Cory Barrett is the co-owner and proprietor of a new bakery and…

Climate tech accelerator accepts IC-based ocean energy company
Iowa City startup Laminar Scientific is one of eight selected companies for a new Tampa…

WARN notice: Grit Delivers closing in Iowa City
A Workforce Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act filing Jan. 4 shows Grit Delivers has laid…

Hardacre Theater, Public Space One, local artist wins state grants
Cedar County’s Hardacre Theater, Iowa City’s Public Space One and Cedar Rapids hip-hop artist Antonio…

Kate Moreland undertakes well-being venture
Open the door and invest in yourself. That’s one of the first messages displayed on…

Káva House and Café for sale in Swisher
Owners Karen and Craig Vondracek are looking to sell their restored coffee shop, Káva House…
