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 […]
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Queen Anne Victorian home on the move in...
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa — After 131 years at its North Liberty location, a Queen Anne Victorian home made the first leg of its move to a new site in rural Oxford, Iowa. Built in 1892 for the Jacob and Martha George family, the more than 2,800-square-foot house features a wraparound porch, turret, curved staircase, pocket […]
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 […]
Memorial Day tradition returns to Czech ...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Memorial Day services returned to the Czech National Cemetery in Cedar Rapids after a long hiatus. Related: See photos from Memorial Day 2022 Held inside Brosh Chapel at the cemetery, the event featured songs by the Czech Heritage Singers, accompanied on accordion by Darlene Suchomel and Bill Serbousek, and presentations by […]
Picture perfect Houby Days 2023 in Cedar...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Organizers couldn’t have asked for more picture-perfect weather for the 45th annual Houby Days celebration. The festival, featuring live music, food, vendors and more, started Friday, May 19, and continued with a parade Saturday, May 20, through Czech Village in Cedar Rapids. The night ended with a Balloon Glow next to […]
Iowa farmers markets kick into high gear
The weather should cooperate as outdoor farmers markets in Iowa kick off this week, with more on the way later this month and into June. Customers can find locally grown vegetables, herbs, flowers, local honey, meats, baked goods, handcrafted items and more at markets both big and small. Related: See a list of plant sales […]
Comeback planned for Czech Village Houby...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The popular Houby Days Parade will mark its return during the annual celebration this May, and other major Czech events are also scheduled in Cedar Rapids the following month. Sokol Cedar Rapids, with its focus on physical fitness instruction, social activities and educational and cultural programs, is in the final planning […]
Cedar Rapids School Board votes to demol...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — With no public hearing and little indication that a vote would even be taken at its April 24 meeting, the Cedar Rapids School Board voted to demolish Harrison Elementary, considered to be the city’s most architecturally significant elementary school. The Harrison/Madison Elementary School Phase 1 was labeled as an “update” on […]
Cedar Rapids school leaders overturn rec...
Note: The Cedar Rapids School Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2023, at the Educational Leadership & Support Center, 2500 Edgewood Rd. NW. If you’d like to address the board, arrive a few minutes before the start time to sign in as a speaker. Cedar Rapids School Board members can be reached […]