From casual to cut-throat, here’s what handlers do to win the international competition held in Cedar Rapids each year.
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News Jul. 5, 2024 1:11 pm492d ago
With months of planning and many hours of set-up, here’s a look behind the scenes that ensure Freedom Festival goes out with a bang.
Restaurants Jul. 4, 2024 6:15 am493d ago
After a three-year hiatus from its last appearance downtown, Jess Streit is serving his Cubans again with a plan to expand his model across the state.
Restaurants Jul. 4, 2024 5:45 am493d ago
Salsa Guy Cafe, a spinoff of the business known as “The Salsa Guy” with products sold at local farmers markets and Hy-Vees, will be opening this month at 2874 Mount Vernon Rd. SE.
Local Government Jul. 5, 2024 7:54 am492d ago
Jim Miller has resigned as executive director of The District: Czech Village and New Bohemia to pursue a new role within a local social services organization. His departure marks the third resignation of Cedar Rapids core district directors in the last year.
Crime & Courts Jul. 3, 2024 4:06 pm494d ago
Cedar Rapids Police Officers pursued a speeding vehicle Tuesday until the driver crashed into a water-filled ditch and ran from the wreck.
Restaurants Jul. 3, 2024 6:15 am494d ago
Signs for two restaurants — both new to Iowa — have popped recently: Golden Apple Buffet and Cheesy Noodle Macs & Snacks
Restaurants Jul. 3, 2024 5:45 am494d ago
Lincoln Winebar, known locally for its wood-fired artisan pizza, was named to the list of just 22 establishments across the country.
Theater Jul. 3, 2024 5:00 am494d ago
Musical flies from page to stage with singing, dancing and puppetry twist
Crime & Courts Jul. 2, 2024 5:42 pm495d ago
The trials for two of the three people accused of murdering a Cedar Rapids man in Missouri have been scheduled for next year, and the third trial has yet to be scheduled.
Local Government Jul. 2, 2024 8:06 pm495d ago
The public park at the heart of Kingston Yard, Cedar Rapids’ mixed-use development at First Street and First Avenue West, opens Wednesday with a new stage and green space. Here’s what to know about the park and inaugural performances planned on July 4.
Restaurants Jul. 2, 2024 12:51 pm495d ago
If you want a bit from the self-proclaimed Birria King, act now.
Things To Do Jul. 2, 2024 11:36 am495d ago
Corridor groups are ready to lower the boom to light up the night skies over the Fourth of July holiday, unless Mother Nature decides to add her own fireworks.
Local Government Jul. 2, 2024 5:30 am495d ago
Coralville-based Watts Group is pursuing another Cedar Rapids project in the rapidly growing southwest quadrant adding for-sale townhomes and condos to the market.
History Jul. 2, 2024 8:06 am495d ago
Annual gatherings celebrated Syrian-Lebanese heritage in the Midwest

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