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A Couple of New Restaurants are Coming to the Westdale Area
Photos of banners from a couple of new restaurants over on the SW side of Cedar Rapids popped up on Facebook late last week. Let's dive in!. The first new restaurant that I saw pop up on social media was actually posted by Dirty Dough in Cedar Rapids. The cookie shop, which opened earlier this year, posted a photo of a new sign with the caption, "exciting things happening on the westside by us!"
Iowa county not expecting casino plans with moratorium lifted
INDIANOLA, Iowa — A two-year moratorium for new casino licenses in the state expired on Monday. The moratorium was almost extended, but the bill failed to make it out of the Iowa Senate this last session. All eyes are now on counties and cities that may plan to move forward with a referendum vote, or seeking approval from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.
New Restaurant Opens in the Former District 23 in Cedar Rapids
A Mexican restaurant with a couple of other Iowa locations has expanded into Cedar Rapids! Say hello to La Terraza Mexican Grill & Seafood!. La Terraza Mexican Grill & Seafood held its official grand opening at 2825 6th St SW back on June 14th, just about a week after welcoming customers for the first time. The new restaurant has replaced District 23, which just opened its doors in July of 2023. It closed its doors less than six months later, on Christmas Eve. Prior to that, it was the home of Los Compadres, which is now located on 33rd Ave SW.
Best Cedar Rapids Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in IA
Best Cedar Rapids Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurants in IA. Cedar Rapids, IA, boasts a vibrant and diverse food culture, and at its heart are some of the best Cedar Rapids Hole-in-the-Wall restaurants. In this article, we will spotlight three exceptional establishments that exemplify the uniqueness and authenticity of the city’s dining offerings.
Willie Ray’s Q Shack to travel to Northwestern Iowa to help flood victims
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids restaurant owner Willie Ray Fairley says he is taking a crew to northwestern Iowa this weekend to help Iowans impacted by devastating flooding. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Fairley said the team with Willie Ray’s Q Shack will be serving meals Saturday...
Cedar Rapids groups to make third attempt at bringing a casino to town
The Iowa Legislature’s moratorium on new gambling licenses has expired and groups in Linn County plan to seek a license for a casino in Cedar Rapids. The President of the Linn County Gaming Association, Anne Parmley, says the plan is something that has been in the works for some time. “We were prepared to apply for a license before the legislature introduced the moratorium and so we’ve just kind of been patiently waiting for two years for that to lift and to continue forward with that process,” she says. National gaming operator and developer Peninsula Pacific Entertainment put together the casino plan with the Linn County Gaming Association and a local nonprofit association.
Indian Creek Nature Center hosting "Meet our Animals" event July 6
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Sarah Botkin, the Amazing Space manager for the Indian Creek Nature Center, and center resident, Squish the painted turtle, joined Iowa's News Now this morning to talk about their "Meet our Animals" event on July 6 from 10am–12pm. The event will allow visitors to...
New Restaurant Moves Into Historic Sokol Gymnasium in Downtown Cedar Rapids
A new Downtown Cedar Rapids restaurant gave customers a sneak preview over the weekend! The District CR is preparing to open its doors in the very near future!. The District CR is located at 415 3rd Street SE in Downtown Cedar Rapids, the former home of Backpocket Brewing Pilot Pub and Taboo Nightclub and Lounge. The building is known as the Sokol Gymnasium and has a long history in Cedar Rapids. It was originally built in 1908, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. The building had to undergo some serious repairs and renovations after being damaged during the Flood of 2008, but it's still standing strong today.
New Cedar Rapids Food Delivery Service Will Help Local Restaurants
A new DoorDash competitor could be popping up in Cedar Rapids in the near future! According to a new article from KCRG, a locally-owned food delivery service called Loco is currently in the works. The reason for Loco is to help local restaurants make more money. The article says that...
Dock Dogs bring canine contests back to Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The battle for canine air superiority returned to Cedar Rapids today as Dock Dogs returned as part of the Freedom Festival celebration. The popular event features three main events, big air, extreme vertical, and speed retrieval. There's also the dueling dogs competition which is a...
Quad City magician brings magic, comedy show to events all across the area
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Magician T.J. Regul is a seasoned entertainer with an exceptional ability to mix magic and comedy to bring family-friendly entertainment to events all across the Quad Cities, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids and the Midwest region. Regul is available to make any event--such as a wedding, backyard birthday...
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art offers free entry all summer long, showcases new exhibits
The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) is offering free admission from July 2 through September 1. Our Free Summer Accessibility Program—now in its 15th year—is the perfect opportunity for everyone in the community to come into the Museum for a bit and see all that we have to offer. Thanks to the generous support of CRBT, Transamerica, TrueNorth, and UFG Insurance, we are able to suspend our admission fees for everyone for the months of July and August to encourage even greater visitation to the Museum’s galleries. Our sixteen galleries are all free! says Executive Director Sean Ulmer.
FFA Arranges Flowers and Sorts Stock
Seven FFA members traveled to Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, June 11, to participate in the State FFA Floriculture Contest and the Southeast FFA District Livestock Judging Contest, held on the Kirkwood Community College Campus. Members of the Floriculture Team included Keyara Zeimet, Emily Matthiesen, Ana King, and Bridgette Moeller. The...
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