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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!"
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
Trek Fest 39 features cosplay, parade, live music, and appearance from Iowa native
RIVERSIDE, Iowa — The 39th Annual Trek Fest in Riverside seems to grow every year. With more activities, the annual parade, live music, food, memorabilia, and special guests, the festival celebrating the future birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk continues to attract Trekkies from hundreds of miles away. This...
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...
The Freedom Festival continues Sunday with the Marion Fly in Drive in Pancake Breakfast
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) -The Freedom Festival continued on Sunday with the annual Marion Fly in Drive in Pancake Breakfast. The event features an all you can eat pancake breakfast along with aircraft and classic cars on display. Proceeds go to the local Experimental Aircraft Association or EAA Chapter 33. The nonprofit funds things like flight training scholarships and other aviation educational opportunities.
TV9′s 4th of July Cookout Recipes for your holiday celebrations
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The 4th of July is just around the corner and if you need something to bring to your backyard BBQ, TV9′s got you covered with our Cookout Recipes!. Justin’s Potato Salad:. 2.5 lbs potatoes. 6 doz hard-boiled eggs. 1 medium onion (chopped) 1...
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.
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