Small Business
Dark fantasy bookstore to open in Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village
A new independent bookstore embracing gothic and “witchy” themes will open Sept. 9 in Czech Village. Sisters Books & Nooks, founded by Jamie Sharar and Sarah Danielson, will focus on romantasy, horror, thrillers, mystery, fantasy, banned books and LGBTQIA+ voices.…
Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation, Lion Bridge Brewing partner to celebrate Westside Library
The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation and Lion Bridge Brewing Company have partnered to release…
Leadership Washington’s Agriculture Day offers hands-on look at local farming
The Washington Chamber of Commerce Leadership Washington program hosted its annual Agriculture Day on Wednesday,…
Latin American restaurant Lacayo to close doors April 11
Lacayo, a Latin American restaurant in Cedar Rapids’ NewBo district, will permanently close on April…
Johnson County coffee chain Coffee Emporium rebrands as Midnight Coffee
A popular Johnson County coffee chain is rolling out a new name to match the…
Iowa farmers urge USDA to reinstate local food programs in open letter
Two Iowa farms impacted by the recent funding freeze for farm-to-school and food assistance programs…
Darren Brown named Washington Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year
Darren Brown, founder and director of Tribulation & Trust Ministries and The Lighthouse Center, was…
Lion Bridge Brewing partners with Ian’s Pizza
Lion Bridge Brewing, based in Cedar Rapids, has a new partnership with Ian’s Pizza, a…
National Safety Training Service rebrands as Midwest Safety Partners
National Safety Training Service (NSTS), a workplace safety training provider for more than 30 years,…
USDA pulls back millions in promised local food investments
Iowa’s local food network is facing an uncertain future after the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
John’s Grocery to feature in ‘Death of a Brewer’ film
This summer, a team of filmmakers and producers will create what could be Iowa’s biggest…
‘The North Star’: Downtown plan guides team’s efforts to reshape city’s core
This is the second article of a two-part series examining the landscape of downtown Cedar Rapids. Part…
Survey gauges federal policies’ effect on Iowa City area businesses
Tariffs and reductions in grant funding emerged as major concerns for Johnson County businesses and…
IOWA 500: Meet LaDrina Wilson, founder and CEO of IMAN Consulting
This profile was originally published in the Corridor Media Group’s inaugural IOWA 500 magazine, which features…
Iowa City offering grants for community-led climate action
Iowa City is accepting applications for its Climate Action Grant program, with the objective to…
North Liberty chocolatier blends math and design for stunning sweets
Mathematics, metalworking, and chocolate might not sound like the best recipe for a small business.…
