Fans of Trader Joe’s chocolate, cheese, cookie butter and more will have a new option in Iowa. The new store, announced Monday, Nov. 28, will open at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville in late 2017. Currently, the only Iowa store is the Trader Joe’s in West Des Moines. The new store will be located […]
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Month: November 2016
Holiday happenings in Czech Village and ...
By Cindy Hadish/for City Revealed Czech Village and New Bohemia businesses and organizations offer plenty to do in Cedar Rapids this holiday season. In addition to shopping, dining, live music and other entertainment happening regularly in the Czech Village/New Bohemia Main Street District, several special events are planned to put people in a holiday mood […]
Stand in solidarity with Standing Rock a...
Reports from protests of the Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota have detailed authorities using tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons against protesters. Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center, 120 E. Boyson Road, Hiawatha, will host an event Tuesday, Nov. 29, on behalf of the Standing Rock people who are opposing the pipeline. Reflections: Water is […]
Pre-opening party at new Natural Grocers...
Natural Grocers opens the doors to its new Cedar Rapids store on Nov. 23, 2016, but a select group of customers tried food samples, signed up for drawings and shopped early for two hours on Nov. 22. Store manager Josh Smith said about 200 people were expected for the pre-opening party at the new 15,000-square-foot […]
Natural Grocers set to open in Cedar Rap...
By Cindy Hadish/for the Corridor Business Journal Change is underway in Eastern Iowa’s local foods scene. Just as a natural foods grocery chain plans four new Iowa stores, a local food co-op has closed its virtual doors and winter farmers markets kick off another season, with the absence of one longtime market. Colorado-based Natural Grocers […]
Ten reasons to shop local
By Cindy Hadish/for City Revealed Mayor Ron Corbett issued his “gavel challenge” after the September flood in Cedar Rapids, encouraging people to support flood-affected businesses. Corbett called on residents to visit at least 10 of the flood-affected businesses in October, and 15 for cyclists who have enjoyed the city’s investment in bike trails and lanes. […]
Community grows in Mound View Neighborho...
CEDAR RAPIDS – Today’s weather was perfect for gardening, even if it meant the end of the season. Several neighbors gathered to clean up the Mound View garden, on B Avenue NE. Amazingly, in November, tomatoes, summer squash, beans and other vegetables continue to grow. The garden not only offers healthy, wholesome food throughout the […]
New Pi offers free Thanksgiving food sam...
New Pioneer Food Co-op will offer free food samples from its local farmers to preview Thanksgiving in Cedar Rapids, this Sunday, Nov. 6, and next Sunday, Nov. 13, at its Coralville store. The Cedar Rapids location opened in 2014 at 3338 Center Point Rd. NE. The Coralville store is located at 1101 Second St. You […]
Tips for local food entrepreneurs and fa...
The annual Iowa Organic Conference is coming up Nov. 13 to 14, 2016, in Iowa City, with early registration ending Monday, Nov. 7. Learn more about the conference from Iowa State University Extension & Outreach: There is still time to register for the 16th Annual Iowa Organic Conference that will be held on Nov. 13-14 […]