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Two friends launch a deranged Belle Plaine tradition that has grown out of a love for Halloween.

Veteran entertainment agent and manager Jeff Johnson was surfing online video when he hit upon a new venue for his clients: harassing golfers at corporate outings and charity benefits.

Owners Forrest Ward and Aaron Nelson have seen a shift from an online store to a focus on local customers. Their Cedar Rapids store has become a go-to for radio controlled hobbyists.

It’s the sort of problem you wouldn’t think about unless you’re the one dealing with it.

The store -- a pink barn on Highway 30 near Atkins -- has been a destination for brides to be for more than 50 years. Current owner Diane Niebuhr and her daughters strive to build relationships spanning decades from prom to wedding and beyond.

Midwest Safety Partners focuses on providing a variety of safety training classes in the Cedar Rapids area. The company offers certification training in first aid, infant/child/adult CPR, use of a defibrillator (AED), and basic life support and can customize classes to help meet requirements.

Scarlett Boutique owner Tasha Erickson says finding ways to evolve are a key piece of the Mount Vernon boutique’s success.

Aquatic business has grown to include more than 180 display tanks and 12 outdoor ponds.

The mother-daughter bridal and prom dress store celebrates five years in Coralville and plans to nearly double its footprint this summer when it moves to North Liberty.

Andrew Saulnier launched A Closer Look in December 2006 and has seen business grow steadily. Saulnier sees about 80 percent of his business come from real estate agents and lenders.

Non-profit focuses on helping teachers find recycled supplies for classrooms and projects.

Elevate Sports, formerly known as Game on 380, hosts a variety of sporting events, particularly for youth basketball and volleyball.

Van Horne man working to become a go-to handyman in Cedar Rapids and other Eastern Iowa communities.

Pete’s Piano Service owner Pete Cacioppo, 58, has been in and around keyboards for 50 years.

Abbe Creek also to host events, create community