December Business Spotlight: Foundry Food + Tap

November 28, 2023

In November 2022, owner Michael DeWitte opened Foundry Food + Tap in Coralville, offering a variety of entrees, local brews, and craft cocktails. DeWitte, began his restaurant journey at 16 in Marion’s Carlos O’Kelly’s, holding both his first job and management role there. Originally from Cedar Rapids, he later worked at Granite City post-college before […]

Six Time Management Strategies for the Busy Business Holiday Season

November 8, 2023

The holiday season is approaching, and for many of you, it is the busiest time of year. How you handle it can be the deciding factor between a thriving business and a hectic one. We’re here to share some simple tips to help you balance your most treasured resource…your time. Prioritize your tasks: Create a […]

Setting up a Home Guest Network

October 30, 2023

During the holiday season, ensuring you have a guest network in place for your visitors is a smart move to enhance your online security. When you share your Wi-Fi password, it exposes you to various potential threats. If your network gets compromised, it opens the door for anyone to access your personal internet service, acquire […]

November Business Spotlight: My Mom’s Bakery

October 27, 2023

It all began when Grace Bahr, the mother of Kevin Bahr, expressed, “If I were 20 years younger, I’d open a bakery!” Inspired by his mother’s dream, Kevin Bahr, alonside his domestic partner, Sherri Gillick, launched My Mom’s Bakery in downtown Ely on June 11th, 2018. “Mom taught us with her patience, knowledge and most […]

October Business Spotlight: The Literary Hotel

September 26, 2023

This month’s Business Spotlight is on The Literary Hotel in Solon. The Literary Hotel is a historic gem that holds countless stories within its walls. Originally established in 1915 as Mary’s Catholic Auditorium Social and Literary Club, it was restored and opened as a boutique hotel in 2022. The newly renovated space is now a […]

Four Tools To Help Keep Kids Safe Online

September 7, 2023

We know that as parents, your child’s safety is your top priority. That’s why we’re here to help you navigate the ever-evolving world of online activity. With these tools at your disposal, you can ensure that your child’s online experience is both fun and secure. Web Filters: Adding web filters limits access to specific websites, […]

September Business Spotlight: Star Bar & Grill

August 28, 2023

This month’s Business Spotlight is on Star Bar & Grill in Fairfax. The Star Bar & Grill has an incredible history. In the late 1860s, the Star Hotel and Livery was constructed. One of the original landowners was Benjamin Vanderbilt. The “Star” housed a saloon downstairs and an eight-room hotel upstairs. It accommodated travelers on […]

Is your Internet Ready for Back to School?

August 7, 2023

As summer winds down, is your internet ready for back-to-school? Whether virtual learning or in person, your internet needs to handle the demands of streaming educational videos, downloading large files and uploading homework assignments. A reliable internet connection with enough bandwidth are essential to getting homework, group projects, research, and assignments done. Important questions to ask: […]

How to get the fastest, farthest reaching and most reliable Wi-Fi for your home

August 3, 2023

From upgrading your router to removing old devices, we’ve got you covered. Here are four tips on how to improve the speed and coverage of your Wi-Fi network at home. Upgrade your old router to the GigaSpire BLAST: The GigaSpire Blast (that comes with South Slope Managed Wi-Fi) has the latest Wi-Fi standard, Wi-Fi 6, […]

August Business Spotlight: Frontier Co-Op

August 3, 2023

This month’s Business Spotlight is on Frontier Co-op in Norway. Founded in 1976, Frontier Co-op offers a full line of products for natural living under the Frontier Co-op, Simply Organic® and Aura Cacia® brands. Products include culinary herbs, spices and baking flavors; bulk herbs and spices; and aromatherapy products with a wide selection of organics. […]