small business

Cedar Valley World Travel to close Nov. 26; Destinations Unlimited acquires clientele
Destinations Unlimited has acquired the clientele of Cedar Valley World Travel, a Cedar Rapids-based travel management company at 6100 Seventh St. Court SW. According to a release, CVWT will cease operations Nov. 26. Destinations Unlimited says it will continue providing…
Applications due Nov. 6 for Iowa City’s Targeted Small Business grants
Iowa City has introduced a new grant initiative aimed at supporting local entrepreneurs and small…

Johnson County employees to participate in nationwide “Great Apple Crunch” event
Johnson County employees will join a nationwide celebration of local food sourcing on Wednesday, Oct.…

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Bob Brown with Modern
Bob Brown is the chief executive officer of Modern Companies, the full-service mechanical contractor that…

The Webster team to open ramen shop in downtown Iowa City
A new ramen shop and cocktail lounge is opening in downtown Iowa City this October.…

Chrome Horse is closing in September
Chrome Horse Saloon, a long-time establishment in Cedar Rapids’ NewBo area, has announced its upcoming…

Lubben Vineyards & Wines celebrates opening of new winery
The town of Anamosa is Grant Wood country, and the rolling hills made famous by…

Dubuque Street businesses anticipate recovery as construction ends and students return
As the South Dubuque Street reconstruction project in Iowa City nears completion, business owners along…

Dutch Market draws crowds at Washington grand opening
Washington’s newest Dutch Market saw a significant turnout on Aug. 17 as the community gathered…

Acapulco Mexican Bakery finds success, seeks to open third location
Alejandro Garcia Gonzalez owns and runs Iowa City’s Acapulco Mexican Bakery, which is just one…

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Seth Wallace and Tyler Barnes
Seth Wallace and Tyler Barnes joined me for a live recording earlier this summer to…

Repaint Studios takes first place and $40k in entrepreneurial competition
Repaint Studios LLC, a startup that participated in the University of Iowa’s John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial…

Tasha Lard empowers Black entrepreneurs through community and mentorship
Tasha Lard dipped her toes into entrepreneurship during the pandemic, a time when most businesses…

LocoCR set to provide locally-based food delivery option
Steve Shriver admits the idea for LocoCR, a new local food delivery service set to…

Coffee Emporium sold to North Liberty couple, rebranding and expansion ahead
A popular Johnson County coffee chain has switched hands. Coffee Emporium, which has locations in…

Five small businesses receive Main Street Iowa Open 4 Business grants
Five small businesses from Main Street Iowa districts received $50,000 in state grants after successfully…






