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 […]
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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 […]
With lone dissent, Cedar Rapids School B...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Change is coming to the Cedar Rapids Community School District, after the Board of Education voted on boundary changes and a “redesign” and consolidation that includes school closures and adding intermediate schools. About 40 community members attended the School Board’s meeting on April 27, 2026, with eight members of the public […]
Photos: EcoFest 2026 in Cedar Rapids, Io...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Mother Nature smiled on this year’s EcoFest, with sunshine and mild temperatures. The annual celebration of Earth Day enjoyed picture-perfect weather on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at NewBo City Market, 1100 Third St. SE, after past EcoFest celebrations endured a range of bitter cold to balmy summer-like temperatures. Visitors enjoyed live […]
Cedar Rapids joins nationwide protest of...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Demonstrators in Cedar Rapids rallied against the Trump administration’s expansion of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement warehouse detentions as part of a nationwide day of action. Dozens of people lined 12th Avenue near Third Street SE, across from NewBo City Market, on a sunny spring afternoon Saturday, April 25, 2026. The […]
Final days as beloved Cedar Rapids cafe ...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Emmanuel Taylor is among the many loyal customers who will miss stopping in at the original location of the Salsa Guy Cafe. “I like the quaintness of it,” Taylor said, while picking up lunch on one of the cafe’s final days at 2874 Mt. Vernon Road SE, not far from where […]
EcoFest readies for Cedar Rapids celebra...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — EcoFest, the popular Cedar Rapids celebration of Earth Day, is set to return on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The free event takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at NewBo City Market, 1100 Third St. SE. See photos from EcoFest 2025 Yoga and a visit from alpacas start the day, […]