CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A painted sign seen by generations in Czech Village has disappeared from its prominent position on the side of the Sykora Bakery building. Extolling the benefits of Sykora’s bread, the sign on the bakery at 73 16th Ave. SW, encouraged customers to “Eat our famous rye for health.” The painted advertisement […]
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Month: November 2024
End of an era as another grocery store c...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Dating back more than 100 years, the corner of J Street and 16th Avenue SW in Cedar Rapids has been home to a grocery store. The Dlask Bros. Grocery & Market, in existence around the turn of the 20th Century, gave way to others, including Me Too, SunMart and Save-A-Lot, reconfigured […]
Time capsule from Cedar Rapids convent u...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A time capsule opened in Omaha has made its way back to Cedar Rapids, where the pieces of history from a Catholic convent originated. The Rev. Kenneth Glaser, pastor of St. Ludmila’s Church, said he decided to open the convent’s time capsule in Omaha, rather than Cedar Rapids, so the retired […]
Speakers gamble on Cedar Rapids casino d...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Speakers voiced their feelings about the proposed Cedar Crossing Casino during more than five hours of public comment in front of the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission in Cedar Rapids. Commission members visited the site of the proposed $275 million casino Nov. 20, 2024, before the meeting at The Hotel at […]
Catholic parish plans to demolish mid-ce...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — One year after demolishing its elementary school, St. Ludmila Catholic Church plans to do the same to its 1960’s convent. The Cedar Rapids Historic Preservation Commission placed a 30-day hold on the demolition permit at its meeting Oct. 24, 2024. That hold expires this month. Commission members noted that the building […]
Iowa remains red as 2024 election result...
UPDATE: Democrat Christina Bohannan asked for a recount on Nov. 14, 2024, for the race in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District against Republican incumbent Mariannette Miller-Meeks. Results showed Bohannan was behind by about 800 votes, with the Associated Press reporting the challenger had 206,139 votes to 206,940 for Miller-Meeks. According to preliminary election results in Iowa, […]
Classes scheduled as usual after online ...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Authorities say a juvenile may face charges after the student admitted to making an online threat toward Taft Middle School. Cedar Rapids Community School District staff alerted police Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, to an online threat toward students and the school at 5200 E Ave. NW. A sign posted at Taft […]
Winter farmers markets return in Eastern...
While not as numerous as outdoor farmers markets, Eastern Iowa is home to a number of indoor markets that operate from November to April. This year, the longtime Dubuque Winter Farmers Market has relocated. The market is still in the Kennedy Mall, but is now in the former Rue21 storefront, next to Bath & Body […]