By Cindy Hadish/Homegrown Iowan CEDAR RAPIDS – If the traffic flooding the parking lot at New Pioneer Food Co-op is any indication, the new Cedar Rapids store will be off to a roaring start. Hungry for a taste of the co-op, current members surged through the doors during a sneak peek of the new site […]
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New Pioneer Food Co-op announces opening...
CEDAR RAPIDS – It’s what fans of fresh, local and organic foods have been awaiting. New Pioneer Food Co-op has been readying its new store in Cedar Rapids for more than a year and today announced what the opening date will be. The Cedar Rapids site is the third location for the co-op, based in […]
As opening day nears, New Pioneer could ...
CEDAR RAPIDS – New Pioneer Food Co-op’s new store in Cedar Rapids might open sooner than expected. Store leaders recently said the new location should be open by the holiday season, before the end of 2014. See more here: New Pioneer and other stores to open in CR But “holiday” could also refer to another […]
Three-way grocery store “race” nears fin
By Cindy Hadish/For the Corridor Business Journal CEDAR RAPIDS — Three east-side grocery stores could open their doors within months of each other, but store leaders insist it’s not a race to see who can finish first. The Fresh Market, New Pioneer Food Co-op and Fareway all will open new stores just a few minutes’ […]
The Fresh Market sets Oct. 1 grand openi...
CEDAR RAPIDS – Offering local, organic and all-natural products, prepared foods, custom cuts of meat and bulk spices, The Fresh Market will open its doors Oct. 1 in Cedar Rapids. The store has been remodeling the former Kmart location, 180 Collins Rd. NE, at the same time that New Pioneer Food Co-op has been renovating […]
Garden party, solar food dehydrator demo...
IOWA CITY – Two events coming up in Iowa City in coming days offer great opportunities to expand your gardening knowledge. This Sunday, Aug. 24, New Pioneer Food Co-op is hosting a garden party at Earth Source Gardens. The following day, Aug. 25, Backyard Abundance is offering a solar food dehydrator demonstration, to put all […]
Celebrate the summer solstice with a gar...
Two summer solstice events happening in Eastern Iowa are scheduled for this Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, so make it to both and you can make the longest day of the year last even longer. Several organizations are collaborating on Friday’s event at Ushers Ferry, while New Pioneer Food Co-op is sponsoring Saturday’s […]
New Pi announces opening date for Cedar ...
CEDAR RAPIDS – New Pioneer Food Co-op’s number 1 question from the public, of late, has been about the opening date of its Cedar Rapids store. Last fall, Iowa City-based New Pi announced it would open a new store in the former Fin & Feather building, at 3338 Center Point Rd. NE, in Cedar Rapids. […]
“Old Pi to New Pi” ride happening Wednes
IOWA CITY – New Pioneer Food Co-op offers healthy living, not only in its food, but in the options made available to employees and the community. One such option is happening Wednesday, May 14, 2014, in the annual bike ride from “Old Pi” in Iowa City to “New Pi” in Coralville. Soon, New Pioneer will […]
Make homegrown plans for Mother’s Day we
With Mother’s Day coming up, soon, on Sunday, May 11, make plans to share some quality time with your mom, or start a tradition with your own children. One of those homegrown traditions is the Mother’s Day Showcase at the Noelridge Greenhouse in Cedar Rapids. The open house will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]