Articles Tagged: Tourism

Julie Stow’s love for her community shines through as associate executive director of Cedar Rapids Tourism

Iowa law dictates that schools can’t start their school year before Aug. 23. This wasn’t always the case.

This traveling Iowa blogger isn’t running for office. But the foodie and small town tourist is pressing the flesh with restaurant owners and locals in every county as he seeks his favorite pork tenderloin.

The new Calyx Creek, opened in June, hopes to make lavender an experience to remember.

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.

Also, Iowa House passes ban on police traffic stop quotas.

Across Iowa, programs are increasingly drawing residents and visitors outdoors at a time of year when temperatures drop and it may be tempting to hibernate indoors. Winter recreational offerings encourage people to get outside year-round, harnessing the Hawkeye state’s natural assets to keep people active despite colder weather.

Cedar Rapids officials are exploring options to potentially build a multimillion-dollar dual-use intergenerational center and sports complex. But the effort remains years away from coming to fruition and would require private funding to bring to life. Here’s how the city’s approaching the possible project.

Johnson and Washington counties have teamed up on a new marketing effort to create a regional brand and promote the area as an agritourism destination.

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

Pumpkin patches, wineries, apple orchards and strawberry fields all are considered agritourism. Looking to harness Iowa’s power as an agriculture state, businesses and government entities are looking to give farm operations a tourism boost.

Cedar Lake revitalization as part of ConnectCR and the African American Museum of Iowa’s renovation project are among 34 seeking Community Attraction and Tourism grant funding.

The bill would allow Iowa cities to impose up to a 3 percent surcharge on retail, food, alcohol, ticket and hotel room sales to fund entertainment districts.

A producer said the series no longer plans to film next year

The museum that honors Iowa’s only U.S. president is in the midst of a $20 million fundraising campaign for the renovation