CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Renovations to the clock tower at the edge of Czech Village will be transformational for Cedar Rapids, officials said during a ground-breaking ceremony. “This is, for the museum, a monumental day,” Cecilia Rokusek, president and CEO of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, said at the event under sunny […]
Photos: First Freedom FEASTival in Cedar...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Sunny skies and mild temperatures welcomed the inaugural Freedom FEASTival in downtown Cedar Rapids. More: Freedom Festival adds new event Customers queued up at a dozen food trucks that lined the perimeter of Greene Square during the free event, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2024. The Freedom […]
Cedar Rapids forges ahead with plan to d...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Despite pleas from residents asking to take a more deliberate approach to a new development on the former Buchanan School/Ambroz Recreation Center site, the Cedar Rapids City Council voted unanimously to move ahead with the developer who plans to demolish the brick school. Council members did, however, ask that residents’ concerns […]
Cedar Rapids City Council to consider pl...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Neighbors are concerned about a proposed four-story apartment complex looming over their homes and the demolition of a century-old school in southeast Cedar Rapids. The Cedar Rapids City Council will hear a proposal at its meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, regarding a plan to demolish the former Buchanan […]
City vows bridge closure won’t deter Hou
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — As the city prepares to close the 16th Avenue Bridge of Lions once again, this time for preventive maintenance, Houby Days organizers hope the closure doesn’t rain on their parade. The annual festival, scheduled for May 17-19, 2024, in Czech Village, will honor Iowa Hawkeye women’s basketball player and former Washington […]
Plant sales jump start gardens in Easter...
Iowa’s roller-coaster weather continues this spring, after record high temperatures in February followed by winterlike winds and frost just this weekend in late April. Read about the Three Frozen Kings frost warning legend Generally, perennials, such as hosta, daylilies and native plants, can tolerate frost, though some annual flowers and vegetables are tender and prefer […]
Photos: EcoFest 2024 in Cedar Rapids, Io...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Hundreds of visitors braved a blustery cold day to see educational exhibits, watch a recycled clothing fashion show, learn about environmental nonprofits, eco-businesses and more during EcoFest at NewBo City Market. The annual event, which began in 2010 and was held this year on Saturday, April 20, celebrates Earth Day. A […]
Iowa City Council gives tepid approval t...
IOWA CITY — After a storm-delayed start and more than 90 minutes of public comment and discussion, the Iowa City Council passed the first of three readings needed to rezone the property where Pagliai’s Pizza is located to become a local historic landmark. While the April 16 vote was unanimous, both Mayor Bruce Teague and […]
Czech Three Frozen Kings legend warns ga...
It might feel like summer this weekend, but gardeners are warned to heed a Czech legend that guards against a late frost. The legend is known under various names, including the Three Frozen Kings, the three icemen – tři ledovi muži – or Three Ice Saints, Three Frozen Men and Three Iron Men, and warns […]
Cedar Rapids sets stage for new Czech Vi...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Plans are being finalized to replace the beloved Czech Village roundhouse with a new building as part of a larger development. City staff and consultants briefed a roomful of people April 10, 2024, about the updated plans for what they call the LightLine Loop. A rendering of the new Czech Village […]