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WITH GALLERY: Cedar Rapids leaders dedicate latest flood protection project near Czech Village
Flood protection for the west side of Cedar Rapids has taken a significant step forward, city leaders said Monday morning as they gathered to dedicate, and ceremonially cut the ribbon, for a major addition to the city’s permanent flood control…
Hotel could be coming to New Bohemia neighborhood
The New Bohemia and Czech Village neighborhoods have never had a full-scale hotel to call…

‘State of The District’ highlights 15 years, looks to future
It may seem like a distant memory now, but after the flood of 2008, the…

‘Angel of Czech Village’: Mary Kay Novak McGrath passes away at 69
Over the years, Mary Kay Novak McGrath became affectionately known as “The Angel of Czech…

End of an era: Auction under way to sell Sykora Bakery equipment
It appears the Sykora Bakery legacy in Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village has come to an…

Vernon to step down as The District executive director
As Monica Vernon’s tenure as executive director of The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia…

Survey seeks input on the design of LightLine Loop
The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking community input on the design of key elements…
Indoor golf simulator facility opens in the Czech Village
Ringer Golf has joined the Czech Village district in Cedar Rapids, offering a year-round golf…

Soda fountain now flowing at Sweet Mercantile in Czech Village
Mary Kay Novak McGrath recalls an era when at least two soda fountains served up…

From computers to smoked meats
Tim Sines worked as a computer systems engineer for more than two decades. But there…
End of an era: Czech Village meat market closes
The legacy of a Czech Village meat market isn’t lost on Steven Prochaska, who is…
Czech Village-New Bohemia Main Street receives national accreditation
Czech Village-New Bohemia Main Street has been designated as an accredited Main Street program for…

Not only surviving but THRIVING
New businesses are bringing new energy to the Cedar Rapids Main Street District, as many…
Best New Restaurant: Rodina
FIRST TIME ON LIST Phoebe and Samuel Charles opened Rodina in Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village…

CR’s people-centric flood protection plan evolves
This Gateway to the River arch, designed for O Avenue west of Ellis Boulevard NW,…

Soko Outfitters bringing the outdoor life to Czech Village
Soko Outfitters founders (l-r) Steve White, Steve Shriver, Graig Cone and Dr. Ryan Sundermann, are…
