Articles Tagged: Cedar Rapids

Marion-based nonprofit Trees Forever announced Thursday it has tapped Michelle Beisker as its next chief executive officer

With soups, salads, charcuterie boards and tasty treats, The Hangry lady in the NewBo neighborhood offers lunch at the intersection of art and cuisine.

The event at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center will feature live music, a silent auction, awareness-raising games and samples from more than 20 local and national breweries and cideries.

Construction soon will begin on the multiyear revitalization of the Shakespeare Garden in Cedar Rapids’ Ellis Park, a space that honors the works of English playwright and poet William Shakespeare.

“We have heard loud and clear from customers that they miss some of their favorites at McDonald’s — the number one request being steak bagels,” said Scott Soifer, operator and owner of locations across Eastern Iowa.

Described as “the perfect blend of a sports bar and nightlife” that “fuses athletics and entertainment,” the new concept’s menu includes an eclectic assortment of food for a bar, including Peruvian chicken tacos, Turkish Cigar Rolls and truffle mushroom flatbread.

Owners of the longtime Vietnamese staple downtown are hoping to keep the business and its recipes alive with the next owners as they take a step toward retirement.

Cities would be required to apply for a state permit to operate automated traffic enforcement cameras, and spend ticket revenue on public safety or transportation infrastructure.

It’s the company’s fifth location in Iowa

Despite the sometimes challenging Iowa weather conditions, it is possible to use local trails year-round.

After completing a plan guiding Cedar Rapids’ transition to lower-emission vehicles in the city’s quest to be carbon free by 2050, city officials are opting to seek federal funding to add five hybrid electric buses to its fleet.

Across the globe, the Rev. Michael Lapsley has facilitated healing from trauma and wounds through storytelling. This month, you can participate in his workshops.

Eastern Iowa Health Center expansion allows more help for children, low-income, elderly

Now 50 years in the making, the International Banquet has offered a space for students to express themselves. But in celebrating their differences, they realized that they’re more alike than they thought.

Signs on site and a social media presence recently popped up for Acapulco Seafood & Grill.