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Tickets on sale for 2025 District Dinner on the Bridge
The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia will bring back its Dinner on the Bridge event on Sept. 11, after pausing in 2024 due to construction. The annual event is scheduled to take place on the 16th Avenue Bridge of…
The District launches ‘Cone Zone Cash’ program to support Cedar Rapids businesses impacted by construction
In an attempt to support small businesses in the New Bohemia neighborhood impacted by several…
Collins Aerospace awards NewBoCo $100,000 grant to support STEM programs
The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo) announced on Tuesday that the organization has been awarded…
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…
New Bohemia businesses seek to minimize impact of street construction project
Construction is set to begin soon on an extensive street construction project in the heart…
‘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…
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…
Coworking space tempts tenants with health insurance
A drop-in workspace next to the coffee counter at Office Evolution in Cedar Rapids. PHOTO…
CR’s people-centric flood protection plan evolves
This Gateway to the River arch, designed for O Avenue west of Ellis Boulevard NW,…
CR popcorn company positions for growth as Almost Famous
Carter and Bill Rieckhoff pose for a photo with two different varieties of popcorn inside…
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…
Ron Corbett, CR’s economic development mayor, looks back
Ron Corbett, shown in his former office at Cedar Rapids City Hall during a December…
The Depot transforms brownfields to urban block
The Depot has transformed the 12th Avenue streetscape in NewBo, providing live-work opportunities in a…
Ideal Social Hall opens amid NewBo venue rush
Inside the newly renovated Ideal Social Hall in Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village/New Bohemia district. PHOTO…
