CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — More than 18 years after floodwaters inundated Cedar Rapids and upended numerous lives, Ajai Dittmar and Greg Vail remain in a state of suspension. Uncertainty over the future of their home along the Cedar River hasn’t necessarily changed with a decision by the Cedar Rapids City Council to establish the fair […]
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Experts to address impacts of power plan...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A community conversation to discuss the effects of gas-fired power plants and data centers will feature two environmental and health experts. Hosted by the grassroots Save Morgan Valley organization, the free Water Facts Before Development event will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, at Ushers Ferry Lodge, 5925 Seminole Valley […]
Select pieces of history saved in Czech ...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — As work progresses on changes to Czech Village, at least some pieces of the past are being saved. Sidewalk tiles, advertising former Czech Village businesses and organizations, started being removed in late July from a pedestrian walkway next to the former Sykora Bakery, 73 16th Ave. SW, with some still in […]
Emotions run high at Morgan Valley town ...
NOTE: Save Morgan Valley will host a free presentation by environmental experts from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, at Ushers Ferry, 5925 Seminole Valley Trail NE to address water, environment and health issues of data centers and power plants. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Advocates with the grassroots Save Morgan Valley shared facts about Alliant […]
‘Naked Ladies’ make annual appearance in
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Known under several names, Naked Ladies began popping up this week in Eastern Iowa. The perennial flowers, also known as magic lilies or surprise lilies, rise in synchronicity like clockwork. If you see them popping up in one part of town, you’ll likely see them in another. The easy-to-grow plant sports […]
Czech Village bar in former Sykora Baker...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — More than two months after giving customers a sneak peek, Horseshoe & Hide has announced its official opening date in the former Sykora Bakery in Czech Village. The restaurant and bar, 73 16th Ave. SW, had a soft opening in mid-May 2026 during Houby Days weekend, but has only held open […]
Four locations offer inspiration during ...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Linn County Master Gardeners will showcase four sites for inspiration during the 2026 Garden Walk. This year’s self-guided tour is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 18. Featured locations are: Ohrt Garden: 2137 Probst Ct. SW, Cedar RapidsKazimour Farm & Orchard: 2630 Otis Rd. SE, Cedar RapidsBowersox […]
Photos: Catholic churches enter final we...
CHELSEA, Iowa — St. Joseph’s Parish has survived floods and other challenges of biblical proportions in the more than 150 years since its founding in 1867, but parishioners wonder if it can endure the major restructuring taking place in the Archdiocese of Dubuque. Under the “Journey in Faith” plan, which takes effect July 14, 2026, […]
Freedom Festival Parade marches through ...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Mary Day didn’t have to go far to watch this year’s Freedom Festival Parade. She and her friend, Vivian Baier of Cedar Rapids, sat outside of Day’s condo in Hiawatha on Saturday, June 27, 2026, to watch the floats, bands, trucks and other entries wind past her driveway. This was the […]
Czech festival celebrating beloved kolac...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The annual Kolach Festival is underway from June 12-14 at St. Ludmila Catholic Church. Celebrating the beloved Czech fruit-filled pastries, the festival begins Friday, June 12, from 5-9 p.m. on the church grounds at 211 21st Ave. SW. See photos from a past kolache bake. The festival continues from 10 a.m. […]