Articles Tagged: New Bohemia District

Public invited to see massive restored work by Edwin Bruns, showcased in Cherry Building

The NewBo Loftus project involved significant collaboration among city officials, state leaders and private partners, said Cedar Rapids City Manager Jeff Pomeranz. Gov. Kim Reynolds highlighted the state's $2 million investment through workforce housing and brownfield tax credits.

Artists open Tree of Liminality in NewBo in Cedar Rapids

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.

Conlon Construction is proposing building a 150-room hotel and 10 rowhomes on the city-owned parking space known as Lot 44 in NewBo, which would go a long way toward adding overnight beds in the city core that could help Cedar Rapids attract larger events.

Networking created current skate deck art show, with works from teens to pros

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

Federal and city of Cedar Rapids officials celebrated the completion of floodgate at 12th Avenue SE as a “milestone” in efforts to fortify the city against rising Cedar River waters as part of its approximately $750 million permanent flood protection system.

From macaroons to artisan bread, see what you can eat at this former sausage factory.

The U.S. Department of Labor has ordered Lu’s Deli to pay back tens of thousands of dollars in wages and damages after finding that its management pooled tips improperly for years.

After conquering challenges that could have ended the iconic arts and culture nonprofit, CSPS is fine-tuning its business side and embracing a new mission to advance local arts.

Monthly R&B nights are a reason to dress up, enjoy cocktails and dance the night away.

Mary Kay Novak McGrath, the ‘Angel of Czech Village’ in Cedar Rapids, has died at age 69 of pancreatic cancer. McGrath was a “visionary with a heart and soul for Cedar Rapids” who fueled the historic neighborhood’s revitalization.

Ahead of plans for the launch of a huge undertaking, The Gazette caught up with NewBo City Market’s executive director, Julie Parisi, to look back at the last decade as the organization prepares for the next one.

UI research: Hands touching items increases ‘psychological ownership