Small Business
West Branch gift shop opens second location in Coralville
White Pumpkin Studio, a gift shop located at 102 E. Main St. in West Branch, has opened a second location in Coralville. The new location at the Iowa River Landing – 920 E. Second Ave. Suite 150 – will have…
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…
Andale Cantina Bar & Grill opens North Liberty location
A Mexican restaurant featuring authentic dishes and margaritas has opened in North Liberty at 780…
SBA approves $14.9 million in Iowa small business loans in December
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa…
Solon loses The Brass Fountain after permanent closure
The Brass Fountain announced on Facebook it closed its downtown Solon location after less than…
