Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation, Lion Bridge Brewing partner to celebrate Westside Library
The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation and Lion Bridge Brewing Company have partnered to release Library Lager, a specialty limited-release beer, in celebration of...
Leadership Washington’s Agriculture Day offers hands-on look at local farming
The Washington Chamber of Commerce Leadership Washington program hosted its annual Agriculture Day on Wednesday, March 12, offering local business professionals an immersive experience...
Latin American restaurant Lacayo to close doors April 11
Lacayo, a Latin American restaurant in Cedar Rapids’ NewBo district, will permanently close on April 11.Â
The restaurant at 1202 3rd St. SE was previously...
Iowa farmers urge USDA to reinstate local food programs in open letter
Two Iowa farms impacted by the recent funding freeze for farm-to-school and food assistance programs penned an open letter to United States Secretary of...
Darren Brown named Washington Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year
Darren Brown, founder and director of Tribulation & Trust Ministries and The Lighthouse Center, was named the Washington Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Citizen of...
Lion Bridge Brewing partners with Ian’s Pizza
Lion Bridge Brewing, based in Cedar Rapids, has a new partnership with Ian's Pizza, a Wisconsin-based pizzeria known for its inventive pies and fresh...
National Safety Training Service rebrands as Midwest Safety Partners
National Safety Training Service (NSTS), a workplace safety training provider for more than 30 years, has rebranded as Midwest Safety Partners following a change...
USDA pulls back millions in promised local food investments
Iowa’s local food network is facing an uncertain future after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that anticipated funding for key farm-to-school and food...