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Jessica Meyer and Kate Dreyer speak chat about their business The Shop on the Downtown Dish Podcast.

The Downtown Dish with Kate Dreyer and Jessica Meyer of The Shop

In this episode, hosts Anna and Charlie celebrate fall in Iowa City, discussing local events like Taste of Iowa City, Oktoberfest, and the University of Iowa’s homecoming parade. The main feature is an in-depth interview with Kate Dreyer and Jessica…

Da Flava Unit expands, serving hip-hop, Caribbean flair

Da Flava Unit, a North Liberty food truck, has expanded its business and opened inside…

First opening its food truck during the early months of the pandemic, Da Flava Unit now sells Carribean "fusion" food at its Xpress location inside Iowa City Marketplace as well, the owners said. CREDIT NOAH TONG

Joining national movement, Iowa City Starbucks wants to unionize

Starbucks workers in Iowa City have filed a petition to unionize, signifying what would be…

Workers at the Iowa City Starbucks, located at 228 S Clinton St., have voted to unionize. CREDIT NOAH TONG

Wilson’s Orchard, Czech Village, Schamberger win tourism awards

Wilson’s Orchard & Farm, The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia of Cedar Rapids, and…

Paul and Sarah Rasch of Wilson's Orchard & Farm. CREDIT THINK IOWA CITY

Neighborhood Centers of JC, Free Medical Clinic earn ARPA funds

Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County and the Iowa City Free Medical Clinic were awarded preliminary…

Council chambers at Emma J. Harvat Hall in Iowa City in Johnson County on Aug. 16, 2022.

CIVCO Medical Solutions consolidating, moving to new facility

CIVCO Medical Solutions is moving into a combined corporate and manufacturing faciity in the Iowa…

CIVCO Medical Solutions' corporate headquarters at 2301 Jones Blvd. in Coralville. CREDIT CBJ

CHOMP Delivery celebrates five-year anniversary

CHOMP Delivery, a local alternative to national food delivery services, is celebrating its fifth straight…

Jon Sewell is a founder of CHOMP Delivery and a franchise owner of Iowa City's DP Dough location. CREDIT CBJ

Iowa City launches $4 million inclusive economic program

The city of Iowa City has launched a $4 million Inclusive Economic Development Program targeting…

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Verizon expands 5G service to Iowa City, Cedar Rapids

Residents across Ames, Cedar Rapids and Iowa City now have access to higher speeds and…

Verizon has expanded 5G cell service across the Corridor. CREDIT VERIZON

Closed auto plant reborn as hub for HNI distribution network

“This story was originally posted by the QCBJ” IOWA CITY – HNI Corporation of Muscatine…

Pitch competition won by Iowa City startup FitMeReach

Iowa City entrepreneur Dady Mansaray will receive $25,000 to invest into his startup business, FitMeReach,…

Dady Mansaray, creator of FitMeReach, also won the Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit's pitch competition in 2022. CREDIT IOWA CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT GROUP

The future of entrepreneurial support in the Corridor

Over the past few months I’ve been involved in a lot of conversations about how…

Acai shop Everbowl coming to Iowa City

Everbowl, a national quick-serve acai bowl and smoothie chain, is growing its footprint in the…

Everbowl is an acai bowl and smoothie shop headed to Iowa City. CREDIT EVERBOWL

Why Moxie Solar failed

In a December 2019 interview with the CBJ, Moxie Solar CEO Jason Hall said he…

Moxie Solar headquarters CREDIT CBJ

Iowa City Council advances senior housing community plan

Iowa City Council unanimously voted on first consideration Jan. 24 to rezone the future site…

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Local entrepreneurs accepted to accelerator program

Nine Iowa City entrepreneurs will enter the Builders + Backers national idea accelerator program, aimed…

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