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 […]
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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 […]
Master Czech Folk Artist Marj Nejdl hono...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — For decades, Master Czech Folk Artist Marj Nejdl has volunteered her time and talents in designing Christmas ornaments, egg decorating, illustrating books, buttons and more for the Czech community in Cedar Rapids, and now, pieces of her artwork are on display. The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library held a […]
Miss Czech-Slovak Iowa crowned during Ol...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A new Miss Czech-Slovak Iowa was crowned Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, during the Old World Christmas Market at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library. Isabel Sherman, a sophomore at the University of Iowa, will represent the state in the coming year at Czech festivals and other events. State queens […]
New version of beloved Czech Village rou...
By Cindy Hadish/Homegrown Iowan CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Czech Village could have a new, smaller version of its iconic roundhouse within a few years. The roundhouse, used for farmers markets, festivals and other gatherings, opened in 1963, and was dismantled after the 2008 flood, when the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library moved to […]
Sykora Bakery reopens in Cedar Rapids Cz...
UPDATE Oct. 14, 2023: After temporarily reopening in September 2023, Sykora Bakery closed just days later. Owner Craig McCormick said he plans to reopen again, but a date has not been set. By Cindy Hadish/Homegrown Iowan CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The kolaches and other Czech pastries are back, as Czech Village landmark Sykora Bakery has […]
Sokol Cedar Rapids celebrates 150th anni...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Members of the Sokol Cedar Rapids unit that traces its history back to 1873 brought back a longtime tradition to celebrate its sesquicentennial. Related: Sokol unit to mark milestone anniversary in Iowa The group hosted a pork and dumpling dinner on June 17, 2023, complete with its namesake menu items, plus […]
Czech Sokol unit celebrates milestone an...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Sokol Cedar Rapids will celebrate its 150th anniversary with a longtime tradition. The group, which traces its history in Cedar Rapids to 1873, plans a pork and dumpling dinner to mark the occasion from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 2023. Advance tickets are $20 for members and $25 for non-members for […]
Longtime Czech festival on hold in Cedar...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Just one year after making a post-pandemic comeback, the St. Ludmila’s Kolach Festival is again on hiatus. Organizers say the popular festival was suspended for 2023, as the school where the kolaches were baked has been demolished to build a new parish center. They hope construction is finished to bring the […]