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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!"
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.
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.
North Liberty restaurant where Gov. Reynolds was set to speak on Iowa’s child labor laws faces $65,000 in federal child labor fines
A North Liberty restaurant where Gov. Kim Reynolds was scheduled to hold a news conference about Iowa’s child labor laws is facing tens of thousands of dollars in federal child labor fines. Reynolds was scheduled to speak at Sugapeach Chicken & Fish Fry on Pacha Parkway last Monday, but...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Vegan Column: Celebrating Independence day with vegan cookies
Baking has been part of my life since I was a little kid. I baked with my mom and both of my grandmas and we have many baking traditions in my family that I have shared with my daughter, particularly around the holidays. As a vegan baker, I am thrilled that there are so many yummy recipes to bake and that there are more options for ingredients for vegan baking, such as dairy-free butter and a number of egg replacements. I use Country Crock Plant Butter sticks as my go-to butter substitute. These can be found at Hy-Vee and Walmart. Ground flax seeds mixed with water to form a gel and aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) are common egg replacements in baking. Ground flax seeds can be found in most grocery stores.
Yacht Rock Revue pays tribute to smooth rock classics that are more relevant than ever
Providing entertainment and relaxation for their audience is always top of mind for the members of Yacht Rock Revue. The smooth rock tribute band has been jamming in front of live audiences for nearly two decades, and it shows no signs of chilling out — unlike its music. These...
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.
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