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Iowa City, Coralville startups secure state funding for medical device, agriculture innovation
Three Iowa City and Coralville startups received state funding through the Iowa Economic Development Authority to advance medical technology, agricultural innovation and workplace safety solutions, the agency announced Sept. 19. Coralville-based NeuroPred Inc. secured a $50,000 Proof of Commercial Relevance…
Iowa City awards nonprofit Dream City nearly $3 million in Inclusive Economic Development funding
Underrepresented entrepreneurs and business owners in Iowa City are getting a boost – a $2.9…
Smith Sanitation is not wasting time
Wesley Smith isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty. The long-time Oxford resident started his…
Karisa Mellinger named Washington Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year
Karisa Mellinger, owner of Mama Llama’s Barn in downtown Washington, was named Washington’s Citizen of…
Cedar Witch Goods wins year of free rent at NewBo City Market
NewBo City Market has announced Cedar Witch Goods as the recipient of the 2024 Emerging…
Calyx Creek Lavender & Lodging awarded Choose Iowa Grant
Calyx Creek Lavender & Lodging, a rural Johnson County agribusiness, was awarded a $19,500 Choose…
New Swisher Economic Alliance seeks to enhance local businesses, keep small town feel
Businesses in Swisher have banded together to form an Economic Alliance to serve as a…
Plated Table opens wine bar, event space in Iowa City
As a personal chef, Alex Smith wanted to cook for more people. She had the…
Greater Iowa City debuts Innovation Council
Greater Iowa City, Inc. announced its newly-formed Community Development Innovation Council (CDIC) will debut in…
Cedar Falls artist creates murals with a whimsical twist for Corridor businesses
Some artists hang their art in galleries. Others paint on walls. Mural artist and owner…
Popular Iowa City shop, White Rabbit, closes doors
Eclectic Iowa City retail store, White Rabbit, located at 112 S. Linn St., has closed…
Mediterranean grocery store brings fresh and imported goods to Cedar Rapids
Plans to open a Mediterranean grocery store in California shifted when Mohamed Mahmoud’s cousin invited…
Swamp Fox Bookstore moving to Uptown Marion in February
Swamp Fox Bookstore has begun its move to a new location at 1375 7th Ave.,…
UI mini-Venture School empowers minority-owned businesses
The first Winter storm of 2024 was hours away, but that didn’t deter four Iowa…
Amish-inspired market coming to Washington
Good smells – and tastes – are coming Washington’s way. This spring, Washington residents will…
Two small businesses closing locations, one reopening after hiatus
Dash Coffee Roasters and Rare Bird Soap Shop have announced closures this week on social…
