By Cindy Hadish High-tech means of selling fresh produce and other farm products aren’t necessarily at odds with the “old school” method of face-to-face sales at farmers markets, according to local foods advocates. That perception will undergo a test as the winter farmers market season gets underway, at the same time two online sales platforms […]
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New anchor merchants added at NewBo City...
CEDAR RAPIDS – Two farmers market vendors are moving into year-round spots at NewBo City Market. The market has seen a few changes since opening in October 2012 and not all have been popular. But Kristie Wetjen, the market’s executive director, noted that moving temporary vendors into anchor slots validates the “incubator” system on which […]
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 […]
Finding the trolley; likes and dislikes ...
CEDAR RAPIDS – Many people shared their opinions about what they do and don’t like about the large-scale Downtown Farmers Market in Cedar Rapids after the first market of the season earlier this month. Some people like the crowds; some don’t. Some enjoy seeing the dogs at the market; others say that’s an accident waiting […]
Market mania: photos from the first 2014...
CEDAR RAPIDS – Estimates that as many as 15,000 people crowd the core of Cedar Rapids during the Downtown Farmers Market seemed on-target June 7, as customers ambled elbow-to-elbow at the first market of the 2014 season. Even the new, free trolley service, meant to transport the crowds between downtown and the NewBo City Market, […]
Market-to-Market will connect NewBo and ...
CEDAR RAPIDS – Fans of the large-scale Downtown Farmers Market in Cedar Rapids will have an easy way to make it to the NewBo City Market, too. Beginning at the first market June 7, a free trolley service will offer rides from downtown to the NewBo market at 1100 Third St. SE. The service will […]
NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids announ...
Nelson’s Meat Market is doing something right. The local company has been in business in Cedar Rapids since 1935 and I’m one of many who have stopped by their shop on Old Marion Road as the tempting aroma of their grilled sandwiches waft through the summer air. They obviously know their meat cuts, and now […]
Earth-y events happening Saturday in Ced...
This Tuesday, April 22, is Earth Day, but many activities are happening Saturday, including special events in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. Backyard Abundance has its fourth annual plant sale scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 26, in Iowa City and EcoFest will take place the same day in the NewBo City […]
Last dish: Two more permanent vendors en...
UPDATE: NewBo City Market announced that Saucy Focaccia will replace one of the anchor merchants leaving the market. See more about the new vendor below. (Posted Feb. 22, 2014) CEDAR RAPIDS – Customers will have to go elsewhere for their soul food and borscht. Iowa Soul Food Company and Russian Delights ended their run this […]
Local foods, brews coming to Czech Villa...
By Cindy Hadish/Corridor Business Journal CEDAR RAPIDS – Gastronomic changes are coming to a Cedar Rapids hot spot. Several new restaurants are planned for the Czech Village/New Bohemia Main Street District, while other food establishments have ended their run. One of the most noticeable differences involves a replacement for Capones restaurant and bar, which closed […]