CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Just in time for the annual Houby Days festival, a new bar has opened in the former Sykora Bakery building in Czech Village. Horseshoe & Hide, 73 16th Ave. SW, opened Saturday, May 16, 2026, as the morning’s Houby Days Parade ended, with plans to stay open to 10 p.m. that […]
Iowa farmers markets could provide safe ...
By Cindy Hadish/for the Corridor Business Journal Iowa farmers markets could be a refuge from food inflation, at least in the short-term. Surging fuel prices, fertilizer that has risen nearly 50 percent since the war in Iran began and other input costs that affect farmers won’t necessarily translate to higher prices for local market-goers. Find […]
‘Loving the Wild’ Prairiewoods event inv
HIAWATHA, Iowa — At a moment when many people feel disconnected — from the earth, from oneanother, and from themselves — the Rev. Dr. Lisa Dahill is inviting participants to step into a different wayof seeing and living: a world alive with sacred presence. Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center, at 120 E. Boyson Road, Hiawatha, is […]
Morel mushroom contest returns with Czec...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Mushrooms will take center stage during the Houby Days festival in Czech Village. The 48th annual festival, set for May 16-17, 2026, in the historic business district along 16th Avenue SW, celebrates houby, the Czech word for mushrooms. In years past, the morel contest was one of the highlights of the […]
Iowa ag secretary candidate Chris Jones ...
FAIRFAX, Iowa — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture candidate Chris Jones will hold a communitymeeting focused on agriculture, water quality and the proposed Alliant Energy natural gaspower plant in Linn County. The meeting, open to the public, is scheduled for 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the Maple Grove Farm, 3388 73rd St., Fairfax. The […]
New marquee sign reflects the past, illu...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — CSPS celebrated reaching its State of the Art campaign goal by illuminating a new marquee sign at the historic Czech hall in New Bohemia. With a $150,000 matching gift from the Hall-Perrine Foundation, the arts and cultural center, at 1103 Third St. SE, surpassed its $300,000 goal, leaders announced during the […]
Freedom Festival Parade moves out of Ced...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A long-standing highlight of the Freedom Festival will make a move this summer. The Freedom Festival Parade, typically held in downtown Cedar Rapids or in the Czech Village/New Bohemia District, is moving to Hiawatha. The parade is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2026. A new event, Stars and Stripes […]
Free Mother’s Day tradition approaching
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A popular Mother’s Day event is coming up at the Noelridge Greenhouse. The annual Mother’s Day Showcase will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the greenhouse at 4900 Council St. NE. Admission is free. Like the Easter Showcase, held last month, visitors will be able to […]
Angels unveiled on Czech Village clock t...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Two marble angels will watch over Czech Village after their unveiling as the latest addition to the Buresh Immigration Clock Tower. Dozens of visitors and family members of donors gathered Friday, May 1, 2026, along with dignitaries as the angels, made of Carrara marble from Tuscany, Italy, were revealed on two […]
Season begins for Eastern Iowa farmers m...
Iowans ready for fresh produce and other locally produced items are in luck, as the outdoor farmers market season kicks off this weekend. The final indoor markets are ending their season this month, while some online markets operate year-round. Market-goers can find early season produce such as radishes, asparagus, green onions and rhubarb, along with […]