(Editor’s note: Check with the establishments on updated hours/closures when planning your trip.) By Cindy Hadish Visitors traveling the extraordinary landscape of the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway also can experience a flourishing local foods scene. Restaurants, such as The Grind Cafe and Lounge in downtown Sioux City and the quirky Dixie Quicks in Council […]
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Month: June 2017
Cedar Rapids removing wildlife “oasis”
(UPDATE June 5, 2017) Crews this morning began draining the pond in southwest Cedar Rapids. The process could take a full day. One person was hoping to catch some of the bluegills and other fish that would otherwise be buried to stock his pond in Amana. City officials directed questions about the detention basin – […]
Hot markets: Lion Bridge and Downtown Ce...
CEDAR RAPIDS – An exceptionally warm day greeted customers at the first Downtown Farmers Market of the season on Saturday, June 3, 2017. With temperatures climbing into the upper 80s, vendors selling lemonade and other drinks fared particularly well. Many produce vendors also sold out of early season vegetables, such as radishes, lettuce and onions. […]