Tasha Lard

Dream City organizers celebrated the facility's renovation and expansion with a ribbon cutting ceremony Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025.

GALLERY: Dream City celebrates grand opening of renovated facility

One year ago, Dream City broke ground on an expansion and renovation project, envisioning a hub in Iowa City’s South District for supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs and youth. Now, that dream is a reality. Around 100 attendees gathered Aug. 24 at…

Tom Cilek’s New Best Friend: Tasha Lard

Meet Tom’s New Best Friend: Tasha Lard, owner of JD Beauty Supply, and a leader…

Tom Cilek

CBJ Newsmakers: Diversity Market transformation

This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…

Iowa City’s South District continues to grow  

The South District’s bustling Diversity Market in Iowa City — once hosting space for 30…

Diversity Market planned in Iowa City’s South District

A Diversity Market will pop up outside the Kingdom Center at 611 Southgate Ave., Iowa…