“The robbed that smiles steals something from the thief.” — William Shakespeare’s “Othello” CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Supporters of Shakespeare Garden in Cedar Rapids had plenty to smile about during their annual Midsummer Garden Arts Fair on Saturday, June 29, 2024, in spite of a hit to their revitalization efforts for the nearly century-old garden. […]
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Crowds flock to downtown Cedar Rapids fo...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Thousands of spectators lined the streets of downtown Cedar Rapids, as cloudy skies cleared halfway through the 90-minute Freedom Festival Parade on Saturday, June 29, 2024. After scorching temperatures in 2023, this year, 75 parade entries made their way down Second and Third avenues, ending at Greene Square, with relatively mild […]
Cedar Rapids School Board rejects offer ...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids School Board ignored an offer of more than twice the sale price for Garfield Elementary, voting unanimously to sell the school building to a developer. Amy McDonald, board president of the Linn Christian Education Association, the governing body of Isaac Newton Christian Academy, presented the board with a […]
Christian school leaders question Cedar ...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – As the Cedar Rapids Community School District Board of Education considers selling two of its elementary school buildings, one group questions the behind-the-scenes sale process, as it proposes a higher offer. The School Board will consider agreements for Garfield Elementary, 1201 Maplewood Dr. NE, and Arthur Elementary, 2630 B Ave. NE, […]
Novak Plaza and Mary Kay’s Garden dedica
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Rain that drizzled down throughout a dedication ceremony in Czech Village was heaven-sent, according to guest speakers who honored the memory of Mary Kay Novak McGrath. “I think it’s obvious that Mary Kay is here, because it’s raining,” Mary Kay’s husband, Pat McGrath, said during the June 20, 2024, dedication of […]
“All the world’s a stage” Marion manufac
“All the world’s a stage… and one man in his time plays many parts.” excerpt from Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” By Cindy Hadish/for the Corridor Business Journal CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Tom Barnes has played many parts in his 62 years in business, having taught himself welding at age 12, but it’s rare that […]
Closure of longtime restaurant adds to F...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — An Italian restaurant that has been a cornerstone on First Avenue for decades abruptly closed this week. Via Sofia’s, originally known as Zio Johno’s, 1125 First Ave. SE, shut its doors Monday, June 10, 2024. Zio Johno’s opened at the site, across from Coe College, in 1984 and would have celebrated […]
Cedar Rapids farmers market mooves to Ol...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Under sunny skies Wednesday, the longtime farmers market at Noelridge Park relocated to the entrance of Old MacDonald’s Farm in Bever Park. About a dozen vendors set up under the tree-lined street, including Bever Ave Bakery; Pasta of the Prairie; Three Acre Farms; Corridor Mushrooms and more. The “moove” was made […]
Kolache comeback: popular Czech festival...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The St. Ludmila Kolach Festival plans a return next weekend after a one-year hiatus. Set for June 7-9, 2024, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church, 211 21st Ave. SW, the longtime festival features kolaches, a fruit-filled Czech pastry. Last year, the parish temporarily suspended the festival as it demolished its 1958-built elementary […]
Metro High School marks 50 years with op...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Hundreds of current and former students, teachers, families and community members celebrated the 50th anniversary of Metro High School, complete with a tree planting from NASA. The gathering, at 1212 Seventh St. SE, took place on the grounds of the former Tyler Elementary School, where Metro High School has been located […]