CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Czech celebrations of Christmas carried into Czech Village in Cedar Rapids, with more to come this weekend. The Svatý Mikuláš tradition, known in the United States as St. Nicholas Day, was marked on Dec. 5, 2025, the day before it’s traditionally celebrated in the Czech Republic. Czech Village in Cedar Rapids […]
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McDonald’s plan fries in initial step; n
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Even as neighbors quietly celebrated the initial rejection of a plan that would place a McDonald’s within feet of their homes, they looked to the next round in front of the Cedar Rapids City Council. “It’s not over yet,” Bruce Abernathy warned as more than a dozen residents left the Dec. […]
Final days for longtime Czech Village sh...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A decades-old business in Czech Village is soon closing its doors. Czech Village Antiques, 82 16th Ave. SW, owned by Pam and Ken Lewis since 1989, will end operations Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, after the couple sold the buildings housing the business earlier this year. “Everything will be on sale and […]
Cedar Rapids neighbors oppose rezoning f...
Note: The City Planning Commission meeting is set for 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in the City Council Chambers on the third floor of Cedar Rapids City Hall, 101 First St. SE. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Neighbors of a proposed McDonald’s along Mount Vernon Road SE are gathering signatures to oppose rezoning for the […]
Legacy continues as painting restored in...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Kristine Moore never met her great-grandfather, but knew the family lore surrounding the artwork he left behind in Czech Village. Klement Kalous, also known as Clint, Klint or Clement, immigrated to the United States from Bohemia when he was just 21 in 1913, leaving behind his four siblings. Documents uncovered by […]
Lights and Blooms returns to Noelridge G...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Visitors can enjoy the spirit of the holidays during an upcoming free event in the tropical warmth of the Noelridge Greenhouse. Lights & Blooms returns to the greenhouse, at 4900 Council St. NE, from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, and Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. See more from the city of Cedar […]
New business opens in former Sykora Bake...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A new business has opened in the former Sykora Bakery building in the historic Czech Village business district. LoKey Hat Co., a custom hat boutique at 73 16th Ave. SW, opened its doors to the public on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. This is the second LoKey Hat Co. for owner Candy […]
Cedar Rapids School Board loses diversit...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Three new members were sworn in to the Cedar Rapids Community School District Board of Education on Nov. 17, 2025, after outgoing members said their good-byes. Related: Cedar Rapids election results for Nov. 4, 2025 Nancy Humbles, who did not seek re-election after 16 years on the School Board, was the […]
Missing 4-foot-long iguana found in Ceda...
Nov. 16, 2025 — Sad update: Sarge’s owner said he has passed away. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A 4-foot-long iguana that left its home in northwest Cedar Rapids was found outdoors after being missing for 10 days. “Sarge” was found about 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, by a man walking his dog in Time […]
Neighborhood playground disappearing nea...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Just blocks from the forthcoming Cedar Rapids casino, a playground at Time Check Park has been removed, with more to come. Removal of the playground equipment earlier this month was related to the flood protection system on the city’s west side, according to Chad Peterson, Parks Superintendent for the City of […]