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Fast-Growing National Burger Chain Coming to Eastern Iowa
One of the fastest-growing burger restaurant chains in the nation will be coming to Eastern Iowa!. KCRG reports that Atlanta-based cheeseburger chain Smalls Sliders is planning multiple locations in Eastern Iowa, prioritizing the cities of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo, and Burlington. While the company won't say which city will get the first Iowa location, you can expect the first Iowa location of Smalls Sliders to open in 2025.
Uptown Getdown Music Series kicks off in Marion in August
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - A popular, annual music series is set to return to Marion on August 1. Uptown Getdown will be held on 7th Avenue due to construction in City Square Park. The free event includes live music, food and family fun. Organizers said ‘Big John Hammer & the...
Iowa Radio Show Host Just Found the Best Poutine in Iowa! [PHOTO]
My wife, my sister-in-law, and I stumbled upon what is quite possibly one of the best poutines you'll find in Iowa. Tons of American restaurants have jumped onto the poutine bandwagon, which is traditionally a Canadian dish. If you're a fan of french fries, cheese curds, gravy, and in this instance, pulled pork, I've found the perfect concoction for you. Depending on if you're sharing the meal or not...it's extremely filling so you may need to loosen the belt buckle afterwards or make sure you grab a box for leftovers.
Five Seasons of Lights holiday installment to return to McGrath Amphitheatre in December
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Five Seasons of Lights is returning to the McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids this December. The new tradition started last year and transforms the amphitheatre into a wonderland of holiday lights and displays, organizers said. This year, the event is adding attractions like an 18-foot...
Cedar Rapids meal site aims to soften blow from a lost grocery store
Local leaders in Cedar Rapids pitched in to fund a free meal site for children and adults this summer following Hy-Vee's decision to shutter a grocery store by the Wellington Heights neighborhood.
Hakes: Enjoying her dream job, Iowa City resident designs custom playgrounds with creative kids
When Lisa DeShano of Iowa City was growing up in a Detroit suburb in the late 1980s, her elementary school playground was a bare, flat section of asphalt and nothing else – no swings or slides and not even a merry-go-round. Frustrated, she went to her school principal and asked for a real...
Garden Walks with Judy: My small garden oasis
My garden walk this week was very short. A few steps, and I was on my own eight-by-10 deck, which had 11 potted plants, a three-foot metal planter, the heaviest stone bird bath ever, and an overflow of blooming flowers. Oh, yes, I even have a water feature. ...
BUCKET LIST: Cedar Rapids firefighter selected as 1st Iowan to compete in the Mongol Derby
Every year, hundreds of people apply to take part in a historical horse race in Mongolia called the Mongol Derby, and for the first time ever an Iowan is making the cut. The 1,000 kilometer race is based off the same messaging system used by Genghis Khan around the 1200s.
From falafel to pupusas: Iowa City's top rated restaurants according to Yelp
Yelp has allowed people to tap into their inner food critic for the past 20 years. Users can leave reviews of restaurants, fawn over service, and perhaps declare a must-try item. Yelp has become one of the most trusted sources for locals and visitors alike when figuring out what to eat. The company's...
Meal center opens up in CR neighborhood after HyVee store closes
(Radio Iowa) – A site in the basement of a Cedar Rapids school is serving breakfast and lunch to children and adults after Hy-Vee pulled out of their neighborhood. Wellington Heights Neighborhood Association president Eric Gutschmidt says he was proud of local leaders for putting the funding to work during an emergency.
Marion to Celebrate National Night Out on August 6
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. This year, National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The Marion Police Department is partnering with Marion Parks and Recreation, the Marion Public Library and the Marion Fire Department to organize a community-wide event from 5-7 p.m. at Thomas Park, 343 Marion Blvd.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Art in the Park in Cedar Rapids Redmond Park Sunday
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – The Wellington Heights Neighborhood Association will be holding “Art in the Park” in Redmond Park on Sunday, July 28, 2024, from 11:00 am to 4:00 p.m. The following streets will be closed for the event from 7:00 a.m. (set up begins) until 7:00 p.m. (tear down complete):
Ask the Author | Bart Yates tells a story a century in the making with ‘The Very Long, Very Strange Life of Isaac Dahl’
Bart Yates is the award-winning author of seven novels, including “Leave Myself Behind,” “The Brothers Bishop,” and “The Third Hill North of Town,” the last of which was written under his pen name, Noah Bly. Yates works as a professional musician and teacher who gives private music lessons in his home studio. He currently lives in Iowa City and has taught writing at the Iowan Summer Writing Festival.
This weekend in Iowa: a weekend of mash-ups include experimental folk, beatboxing comedy and karaoke yoga
Across Iowa this weekend we see a number of events that mash-up genres and activities. Some of these might seem strange on paper, but that’s what you thought when you tried that food pairing you swear by now. (Supposedly, for the adventurous out there, pickles and peanut butter is a treat.) The Power Glove-toting Heatbox brings his blend of comedy and beatboxing loops to The Olympic in Cedar Rapids. Experimental folk artist Jenny Parrott visits The Black Angel on Saturday, flexing their Omnichord and singer/songwriter skills. In Dubuque, B-1 Yoga Studio is holding a Karaoke Yoga session, where yoga practitioners are encouraged to sing along with the tunes. Check out the rest of the weekender for more!
UI Stanley Museum becomes first in the U.S. to return looted Benin Bronzes
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art has become the first museum in the United States to return looted Benin Bronzes directly to the descendants of the ancient Kingdom of Benin in Nigeria. The move marks a milestone in the global effort to address the legacy of colonial-era artifact looting.
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