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Iowa City Downtown District launches Festive Fridays for holiday season

The Iowa City Downtown District is expanding its holiday programming with the launch of a five-week series of Friday night festivities aimed at boosting local businesses.  Festive Fridays will run 5 to 8 p.m. now until Dec. 19 and feature…

Iowa City Downtown District introduces concierge shopping for the holidays

The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) is introducing complimentary concierge shopping for the 2022 holiday…

holiday shopping in Iowa City

Buy Local initiative launches for holiday season

This year the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is once again asking people to champion…

Economist: Holiday retail sales could increase by 10% in Iowa

Retailers are going to see a significant increase in sales this holiday season, says Creighton…

Area retailers report steady holiday sales

By Pat Shaver and Sarah Binder CORRIDOR–Small businesses in the Corridor say holiday shoppers are…