Small Business

University Scooters owner Tyler Presinger stands next to a sign that reads "coming soon."

Student-owned University Scooters open new Iowa City location

A student-owned Iowa City business that sells scooters will be moving to a new location, citing a need for expansion and better visibility. University Scooters...
Crab House restaurant Westdale

Crab House seafood restaurant coming to Westdale Town Center

The Crab House, a new seafood restaurant, is set to open later this year in the building formerly occupied by Saucy Focaccia at Westdale...
Five businesses from Main Street Iowa communities across the state competed in the final round of the Open 4 Business contest. The Local in downtown Mount Vernon.

Five Iowa businesses awarded at Open 4 Business Pitch Contest

Five businesses from Main Street Iowa communities across the state competed in the final round of the Open 4 Business contest. All of them received...
Owen Block Maid-Rite building Marion

Former Marion Maid-Rite building under new ownership; city dismisses petition

The city of Marion has dismissed a petition seeking the title to the former Maid-Rite building at the corner of Seventh Avenue and 10th...
Candice Luter

2023 Entrepreneur of the Year: Candice Luter

If you search Candice Luter’s name online you will find hundreds of images featuring intricate home decor pieces. From decorative mirrors to wall art...
Alicia Velasquez is the artist and entrepreneur behind The House of Dotł’izhi, 327 Kirkwood Ave., Iowa City, Native American shop. CREDIT SIMONE GARZA

Indigenous business woman paves way for Native American fashion, culture in Iowa City

At just 5 years old, Alicia Velasquez began making clothes for her dolls. Using her seamstress mother's fabric scraps and her father’s beadwork as...
Speedeezz Indoor Karting closes

Speedeez Indoor Karting closes both Cedar Rapids locations

Both locations of Speedeezz Indoor Karting are now closed permanently, owners announced via their Facebook page. The closures were announced Saturday morning, and the businesses...

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