African American Museum of Iowa
African American Museum of Iowa to open exhibit on Black farming history
The African American Museum of Iowa will open a new exhibit Oct. 17 exploring the connection between Black communities and agriculture. “Rooted: Labor, Land, & Legacy” examines farming’s role in Black communities’ efforts toward economic independence, cultural preservation and self-determination.…
African American Museum of Iowa sets grand opening May 11
The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) will celebrate its grand opening Saturday, May 11,…
African American Museum of Iowa celebrates renovation with ribbon-cutting
The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) in Cedar Rapids held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb.…
Work set to begin on African American Museum renovation
The transformational renovation and expansion project at the African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) formally…
Cedar Lake, African American Museum projects receive Enhance Iowa grants
The Enhance Iowa Board has awarded a total of $17.75 million in grants to 20…
African American Museum of Iowa, LightLine Loop receives funding
In the final round of grant funding from Destination Iowa, Governor Kim Reynolds and the…
CBJ Newsmakers: African American Museum’s renovation campaign seeks to reach statewide audience
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
African American Museum’s renovation campaign seeks to reach statewide audience
True to its historical mission, the African American Museum of Iowa is in the process…
Meet 2020’s Women of Influence
As the Corridor Business Journal prepped in January and February for our 16th edition of…
Ideal Social Hall opens amid NewBo venue rush
Inside the newly renovated Ideal Social Hall in Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village/New Bohemia district. PHOTO…
Thomas Moore: reluctant leader set to retire
By Sarah Binder Thomas Moore never planned to open a museum. “I was not a…
