Articles Tagged: Czech Village

Sykora Bakery, a legacy institution in the Czech Village neighborhood for a century, has closed again after a change in ownership.

Those living in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, with the support of their neighbors, can organize to form neighborhood associations. But can any resident start an association within their city and get funding? How are neighborhood boundaries and names determined, anyway?

Cedar Rapids native bridges interests in history, entertainment

Over its five-year course in the Czech Village, Chef Samuel Charles made a name for Rodina by pioneering Midwest comfort food as its own distinct category of cuisine. He was named Chef of the Year in 2021 by the Iowa Restaurant Association and earned a semifinalist nod for the 2023 James Beard Award.

Jim Miller, a Cedar Rapids native who has held numerous roles leading community organizations, has been tapped to serve as the next executive director of The District: Czech Village and New Bohemia, succeeding Monica Vernon.

Get a taste of fresh kolaches and more at the newly remodeled bakery with historic ties to the Czech Village.

Also, Cedar Rapids asks for input on west side library park

The new coffee menu teased online reveals a full choice of espresso-based drinks, drip coffee, frozen coffee beverages and signature options.

Admission includes a cocktail hour with appetizers and drinks from local restaurants and breweries; a silent auction with exclusive offers from shops and services in the municipal districts; and a plated dinner from one of four local caterers set to DJ music on the river.

Monica Vernon of Cedar Rapids announced Thursday she is stepping down as executive director of The District: Czech Village and New Bohemia to spend more time with her family. But she will continue as administrator of the self-taxing district that pays for improvements in the district.

The Czech and Slovak Prudential Society is fundraising $25,000 for a new sign outside of its hall. So far, the organization has raised over $5,000 and is granting certain benefits for donors depending on how much money they give.

Restaurant in Czech Village specializes in upscale Midwest comfort food

“You don’t often get the chance to reprogram 130 acres in the middle of your city,” council member Tyler Olson said of the effort to craft a greenway plan to transform the 130-acre space along the west side of the Cedar River.

Cedar Rapids is putting public funds toward a new SSMID incubator program that aims to spur underdeveloped business districts to invest in projects that drive their own growth.

Czech Town Station brings a full menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner to the Czech Village.