A well-known spot in Lexington is shutting down. Via Lago, a restaurant that has been a part of the community for 37 years, is closing its doors. The owner, Alan Jick, made the tough call not to renew the lease. Why? The restaurant's catering business never fully recovered from the pandemic's hit. This decision comes after decades of serving the Lexington community. ...

A new donut shop is set to open in Ashburn this summer. This isn't just any donut shop. It's a place where you can get a taste of Amish-style treats without traveling to Amish country. The shop is part of a family-owned business called Yoder's Dutch Delights. They are known for their homemade donuts and sandwiches. The Yoder siblings, Sam and Jules, grew up in an Am...

The Syl's restaurant property in Rockdale has been empty for over two years. The restaurant was a popular spot until it shut down in January 2023. The owner, Don "Duke" Williams, passed away in November 2022 from a heart attack. His wife, Maura Williams, announced the closure on Facebook. The restaurant's new owners have big plans, but they won't be serving food. ...

Did you know that Nils Rosdahl has been covering local business news in the Coeur d’Alene area for over four decades? That's right, 44 years! His column, "Business Bits, ” which appears every Sunday, has been a trusted source for business updates and growth stories. People like Kandi Johnson, who works in banking, have been fans of his work since 2000. Kandi valued t...