Spanning over several acres, this year’s design features Bloomsbury Farm and their 30th anniversary logo, carefully cut into the towering cornfields that draw thousands of visitors each fall. The maze opens Sept. 12.
State of Mind gifts is Uptown Marion’s new destination for eclectic gifts, greeting cards and silly stuff, as owner Carissa Starleaf calls it. Of the 45 small brands the shop carries, 43 are women-owned.
U.S. Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler participated in a small business roundtable discussion hosted by the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and attended by Iowa Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst and U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson on Monday.
Currently Booked is a Solon-based bookstore that doesn’t stay in one place for too long. The mobile bookstore is a trailer that’s been outfitted to serve as a bookstore with the mission to literally bring books to more people across Eastern Iowa and the Midwest.
Created by Caleb Renner, 22, and launched under his company name, Renner Ag Solutions, AgriNet does not require a farmer to enter a grain bin, which Renner calls “industry changing” in that it will save lives and limbs.
Aquatic business has grown to include more than 180 display tanks and 12 outdoor ponds.
Business partners and chefs of Feedwell Kitchen & Bakery said SCORE mentor helped them hone their business plans with “millions of details” they hadn’t initially thought of when planning their “dream“ cafe.
Fareway Stores Inc. has announced the acquisition of Brothers Market locations in Lisbon and Denver, Iowa. The transaction is expected to close in March.
Asbury woman opening store in Dubuque in February
NewBo City Market has made significant progress towards its capital campaign goal thanks to an $800,000 contribution from the Hall-Perrine Foundation.
Save A Lot, 1625 J St. SW, will close next month after nearly 28 years in business.
Naftaly Stramer and Ofer Sivan have been selling falafel in Iowa City almost as long as they’ve known how to make it. Their restaurant, Oasis Falafel, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Oasis also sells its hummus in grocery stores.
The grant will support NewBo City Market’s multimillion dollar expansion project, expected to be let to contractors within the next week.
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