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FSB launches free seminar series for small businesses

Farmers State Bank (FSB) is launching a free, four-week program designed to provide entrepreneurs and small business owners with tools and information to build sustainable operations. The program, “From the Ground Up – A Small Business Series,” will be held…

Costume Emporium announces closing

A Cedar Rapids costume shop is closing, an announcement that comes just weeks before Halloween.…

Balloons, Etc. and Costume Emporium logo

Iowa Shop Local Day highlights area retailers

Iowans will have a chance to jump-start their Christmas shopping while supporting local businesses on…

Ribbon cutting for new Humpal Chiropractic building Oct. 3

Humpal Chiropractic in North Liberty is planning a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 3 to celebrate…

Humpal Chiropractic staff stand in front of the clinic.

Wilson’s Orchard & Farm expanding to Des Moines

Wilson’s Orchard & Farm is expanding to a new location in Des Moines, with its…

A pencil and ink drawing of a barn. On the side the words "Wilson's Orchard & Farm" is painted in green letters. Plants grow along the side of the building.

NewBoCo among winners in SBA Growth Accelerator Fund Competition

The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo) in Cedar Rapids has been named one of 35…

Anthony Betters NewBoCo

SBA approves $17.5 million in small business loans in August

For the month of August, the U.S. Small Business Administration backed 30 loans for $17,582,300…

In August, the SBA backed 30 loans for a total of $17,582,300 and 112 new jobs. CREDIT US SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

NewBo City Market eyes $3 million expansion project

A $3 million expansion project is in the works for the NewBo City Market in…

NewBo City Market

Iowa City’s ‘mindandmineral’ offers iridescence to homes across the U.S.

When Brooke Dearborn Huston graduated from the University of Iowa in 2015, she took a…

mindandmineral offers several stained glass art designs and custom work to customers on Etsy. CREDIT BROOKE DEARBORN HUSTON

Iowa City’s Wich-Uh-Waffle serves the community, hopes to expand

When one of Eunice Upshaw’s daughters said she was tired of waffles, Ms. Upshaw told…

Wich-Uh-Waffle serves sweet and savory creations, including bubble waffles.

Five Iowa businesses awarded at Open 4 Business Pitch Contest

Five businesses from Main Street Iowa communities across the state competed in the final round…

Five businesses from Main Street Iowa communities across the state competed in the final round of the Open 4 Business contest. The Local in downtown Mount Vernon.

Revitalizing our economy: The importance of supporting veteran-owned small businesses

The strength of any nation, in many respects, lies in the vibrancy of its economy,…

Indigenous business woman paves way for Native American fashion, culture in Iowa City

At just 5 years old, Alicia Velasquez began making clothes for her dolls. Using her…

Alicia Velasquez is the artist and entrepreneur behind The House of Dotł’izhi, 327 Kirkwood Ave., Iowa City, Native American shop. CREDIT SIMONE GARZA

Iowa breweries collaborate to raise $13K for river cleanup efforts

Big Grove Brewery, Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. and Lua Brewing participated in some hands-on cleanup…

Project Hop Fisch big grove brewery

Annual sidewalk sales tradition continues in downtown Iowa City this weekend

Iowa City’s 55th Annual Sidewalk Sale is taking place Thursday, July 13 through Sunday, July…

Iowa City Downtown Sidewalk sale

NewBo City Market hosting ‘Market by Moonlight’ farm-to-table dinner

NewBo City Market has announced that it will be hosting its first “Market by Moonlight”…

NewBo City Market