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Business

Just like mi madre used to make

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/16/2013 - 9:07pm
Los Jimadores brings the authentic taste of Mexico to NL

NORTH LIBERTY– Not all Mexican restaurants are alike, and not all are truly authentic in flavor and atmosphere, according to Jasmine Ortiz, one of the friendly faces you’ll encounter at Los Jimadores Authentic Mexican Restaurant in North Liberty.
Ortiz defined authentic as homemade encompasses a wider variety of menu offerings with a different taste and seasonings than found in more conventional restaurants.
“It’s like Mama would make,” Ortiz said.


Tie up at The Dock

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/25/2013 - 7:13pm
The Dock opens under new management, new name

SOLON– John Ahlf believes Solon is hungry for something different.
And he has prepared to serve it up, with a fresh menu, distinctive service and an updated look in the renamed Dock Fine Dining and Spirits restaurant.
It’s not just the name, the food or the new décor that Ahlf revamped in the hopes of creating a new dining experience in Solon, in the former location of Jo’s Roadhouse at 101 Windflower Ln.


Nurturing business

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/25/2013 - 7:41pm
New La Montessori Nurtury to host open house for public July 8

NORTH LIBERTY– Parents of very young children will soon have a distinctive new choice for child care in North Liberty.
La Montessori Nurtury will open July 10 under the ownership and guidance of Lillian Myers, at 70 Circle Dr., Ste. A. The former location of the Montessori Children’s Garden preschool– which expanded into a larger space nearby– has been newly remodeled and designed specifically for infants and toddlers.


Rustic Iron Bar & Grill

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 9:26pm
The best, essential tastes of Iowa found at

NORTH LIBERTY– The Rustic Iron Bar & Grill is off the beaten path, in every good way.
Its location is set back off Highway 965 on the south edge of North Liberty, which allows for plenty of parking and easy access from the town’s major thoroughfare. The updated décor was personally crafted by the building’s new owners, giving it a unique atmosphere on the inside. The menu, created entirely by co-owner and chef Jeremy Rullman, is fresh and distinctive and designed to give patrons a lot of input on how dishes are prepared to their own individual tastes.


Celebration destination

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/02/2013 - 6:33pm
Solon’s Avacentre provides full service for a variety of events

By Lori Lindner
Solon Economist
SOLON– Solon residents are familiar with Brosh Funeral Services, a local business that has been serving the Solon community and surrounding area since founded by Frank and Anna Brosh in 1885.


New cupcake store opening in North Liberty April 8

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/02/2013 - 6:41pm
JJ’s Cupcakes proprietor now owns Isaac’s Creamery

NORTH LIBERTY– JJ’S Cupcakes has purchased Isaac’s Creamery in North Liberty and will now offer gourmet desserts along with North Liberty’s favorite hard scoop ice cream.
JJ’s Cupcakes and Isaac’s Creamery will officially open April 8 at 25 East Cherry St. in North Liberty.  Located in the 100-year-old Koser’s Grocery building, JJ’s Cupcakes and Isaac’s Creamery will offer patrons 30 varieties of gourmet cupcakes and 16 flavors of locally-made hard scoop ice cream.


Made from scratch, topped with love

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/27/2013 - 9:03pm
Pizza Plus celebrates a milestone birthday in North Liberty

NORTH LIBERTY– Anything that lasts 20 years has a proven track record.
Anyone who has been able to grow and maintain a business in North Liberty for 20 years has accomplished a feat made even more remarkable by the fact that it is a family-owned-and-operated, non-franchise restaurant serving made-from-scratch goodness to the public since 1993.


Sherm’s Auto: used, but not used up

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 7:27pm
New dealership filling a need for more affordable transportation

NORTH LIBERTY– In the United States of America, it’s a basic fact of life: “Everybody needs a vehicle.” So said Steve Sherman, owner of Sherm’s Auto in North Liberty.


A perfect fit

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/02/2013 - 8:38pm

Décolletage boutique in Grand Rail to hold January open house

CORALVILLE– Everything about Décolletage is a perfect fit.
From its inviting decor and unique merchandise to its warm and experienced staff, the boutique exudes comfort. Open since October, the shop specializes in post-mastectomy breast forms and garments for women who have undergone mastectomy, lumpectomy or reconstruction surgery. Décolletage also offers services and products for women simply in need of a decent bra fitting.