Articles Tagged: New Bohemia District

The Hangry Lady’s own brick-and-mortar spot outside NewBo City Market has opened kitty-corner from Raygun in Cedar Rapids.

NewBo City Market is preparing to undergo a $2.5 million project to transform the inside of the facility with community spaces, more room for businesses and a second-floor mezzanine.

Flood, pandemic have kept Cedar Rapids comedy club on the move.

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.

High Properties and other local partners are looking to turn a city-owned property in the New Bohemia District into a $23.7 million residential and mixed-use complex.

In a Sunday social media post, owners Jessica and Tony LaFayette said they will close in 60 days — by April 13.

The historic Matyk building, built in 1893 at 1029 Third St. SE in the heart of the NewBo District, was renovated by owners Mike and Lynette Richards, who bought the building in 1999.

Vacant land in the New Bohemia District will soon undergo a $9.8 million transformation into a mixed-use facility, adding new rental units and retail space. Chad Pelley is spearheading the development team behind the project next to the Brewhemia parking lot.

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.

The Loftus Lumber redevelopment into a mixed-use facility that is expected to transform a long-vacant block between downtown and the New Bohemia District is slated to get a final green light Tuesday from the Cedar Rapids City Council.

See how a professional tiler became the owner of Cedar Rapids’ newest barbecue joint.

The city of Cedar Rapids is renovating Sinclair Park to add community garden plots by spring 2023. This is the first step of a larger effort to create a community gardens master plan for another seven to 10 gardens around town.

After the iconic Cedar Rapids arts organization lost its tax-exempt status for failing to file three years of tax returns, the IRS’ decision to reinstate its status opens access to more funding as the group grapples with its long-term sustainability.

The new standalone concept is slated to open Sept. 1.