CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — To longtime market-goers, nothing will replace the Riverside Roundhouse, but construction is underway on a new “roundhouse” where homes once stood along Czech Village. The city held a ceremonial groundbreaking last week for the LightLine Loop, a $13.84 million project that includes the roundhouse, a festival street, pedestrian promenade, gateway signage, […]
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Downtown Farmers Market kicks off 20th s...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Downtown Farmers Market opened its 20th season June 7, 2025, with thousands of customers navigating the streets of downtown Cedar Rapids. See photos from opening day of the 2024 season. With temperatures at the start of the market in the 60s, vendors and patrons were spared the rain or heat […]
High grocery store egg prices could send...
By Cindy Hadish/for the Corridor Business Journal Free-range chickens lead the good life on Ewetopian Farm in rural Vinton, but Jessica Moessner worries that a delay in receiving their chick order could mean fewer eggs to sell as farmers markets begin this May. “It took a lot to get them this year, but we finally […]
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 […]
Photos: Opening day of the 2023 Cedar Ra...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — While growers could use a good rain, the weather couldn’t have been better for the first Downtown Farmers Market of the season. With sunny skies and temperatures in the 70s, thousands of customers filled the streets of downtown Cedar Rapids on May 27, for the market’s opening day. Early season produce, […]
Photos: Downtown Farmers Market 2022 ope...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — After resorting to a drive-through market in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and a shortened season last year, the 2022 Downtown Farmers Market kicked off May 28 with crowds of customers and picture-perfect weather. Organizers estimated 15,000 people would attend the opening day of the market, featuring more than 150 […]
Indoor farmers markets get underway in I...
Outdoor farmers markets in Iowa generally end their seasons in October, with indoor markets closely following behind. Locally grown squash, apples, root crops, such as potatoes and onions, and other produce is still available, along with local honey, meats, nuts, baked goods, handcrafted items and more. Special holiday markets in Iowa City return this year, […]
New farmers market launches in New Bo
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A new farmers market that was intended to start last year on the grounds of the Chrome Horse Saloon in New Bohemia finally had its kickoff on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Related: Fresh start for Iowa farmers markets Michelle Hosch of MH Entertainment said plans were canceled last year due to […]
Iowa City cancels plan to resume in-pers...
UPDATE June 24, 2020: The Iowa City Farmers Market canceled plans to resume in-person markets, due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in Johnson County. See press release at end. The Iowa City Farmers Market will return to in-person markets beginning Saturday, July 4, 2020, while the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance has moved to […]
Indoor farmers markets adjust to coronav...
Farmers, bakers and other vendors who rely on year-round farmers markets for income are turning to creative alternatives in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Winter markets, including those in Dubuque and Mount Vernon, Iowa, are temporarily closing to comply with Iowa restrictions on gatherings of more than 10 people. The Dubuque Winter Farmers Market, usually […]