Small Business
Calyx Creek Lavender & Lodging breaks ground on new treehouse accommodations
Calyx Creek Lavender & Lodging has broken ground on two treehouse accommodations that the business says will be Iowa’s largest and most architecturally distinctive when they open in May 2026. The additions will expand Calyx Creek’s lodging portfolio to four…
Field to Family ‘looking at a different reality’ after USDA funding cuts
Local food nonprofit Field to Family says the sudden loss of funding from the USDA’s…
NFIB: New poll shows strong support for 20% small business tax deduction
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) says a new poll released by the organization…
Women’s apparel store Textiles closing following owner’s retirement
After more than three decades as a fixture of downtown Iowa City’s retail landscape, Textiles…
South of 6 hosting grant application clinics for Johnson County small businesses
The South of 6 Iowa City Business District is hosting a series of grant application…
SBA approves $27.2 million in Iowa loans in March
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa…
Mississippi River Distilling Co. joins Parallel Brewery Collective
In an unusual partnership, four of Iowa’s leading craft beverage brands – including Mississippi River…
Street Food Festival slated for July 19 at Ellis Park
The Street Food Fighter, a food truck business serving Asian-inspired fusion street food established in…
Eastern Iowa producers speak out against cancellation of food assistance funding
Operators of several Eastern Iowa small farms and food assistance programs gathered Monday, March 31…
Diversions Tabletop Game Lounge opens in Coralville
Diversions Tabletop Game Lounge is rolling the dice on a brand-new venture, officially opening its…
GALLERY: From COVID-19 lockdown to launch, Prairie Kitchen Store in Iowa City finds its footing
Married for more than 30 years, Kevin Felker stands back as his wife Susan explains…
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…
