CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — More than two months after giving customers a sneak peek, Horseshoe & Hide has announced its official opening date in the former Sykora Bakery in Czech Village. The restaurant and bar, 73 16th Ave. SW, had a soft opening in mid-May 2026 during Houby Days weekend, but has only held open […]
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Month: July 2026
First cat cafe in Linn County opens in M...
MARION, Iowa — Josie LoCurto was among the crowd of feline fans streaming in during the grand opening of Familiar Cat Café. “We just like cats,” said LoCurto, of Marion, who visited the new business with her husband. “I’ve heard of cat cafés, and now that we have one, it’s pretty exciting.” Owned by Kat […]
Four locations offer inspiration during ...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Linn County Master Gardeners will showcase four sites for inspiration during the 2026 Garden Walk. This year’s self-guided tour is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 18. Featured locations are: Ohrt Garden: 2137 Probst Ct. SW, Cedar RapidsKazimour Farm & Orchard: 2630 Otis Rd. SE, Cedar RapidsBowersox […]
Photos: Catholic churches enter final we...
CHELSEA, Iowa — St. Joseph’s Parish has survived floods and other challenges of biblical proportions in the more than 150 years since its founding in 1867, but parishioners wonder if it can endure the major restructuring taking place in the Archdiocese of Dubuque. Under the “Journey in Faith” plan, which takes effect July 14, 2026, […]