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.
Cedar Rapids native bridges interests in history, entertainment
The new spot offers scratch-made bread, pastries and cookies, customizable sandwiches and a lunch menu with quinoa bowls and avocado or goat cheese toast.
Changes from a former Cobble Hill manager and her chef husband are hitting Caucho’s menu with a new name in store.
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.
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