NewBo City Market

Scott Wilson leaving Kernels to become NewBo City Market executive director
Scott Wilson is leaving the Cedar Rapids Kernels – where he’s worked for 19 years, the last 14 years as general manager – to become the new executive director of the NewBo City Market. The announcement was made Tuesday, Sept.…
NewBo City Market awarded $500,000 CAT grant for ‘Next Level Local’ expansion campaign
The NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids has been awarded a $500,000 Community Attraction and…

Corda Credit Union donates $50K to NewBo City Market renovations
Corda Credit Union has donated $50,000 to NewBo City Market’s Next Level Local capital campaign,…

NewBo City Market updates: FLO Business Hub, expanded hours, small business award
The NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids has announced a number of updates, including a…

NewBo City Market to award year of free rent during Emerging Entrepreneur Summit
A grand prize of free rent for one year is up for grabs at NewBo…

Iowa Tourism Grants awarded to 45 organizations, 3 in the Corridor
The Iowa Tourism Office announced the award of $398,800 in Iowa Tourism Grants to 45…

NewBo City Market eyes $3 million expansion project
A $3 million expansion project is in the works for the NewBo City Market in…

Oja wins Linn Area Credit Union emerging entrepreneur contest
Oja, a Korean-inspired restaurant owned by Chef Kwai Butler, has won the inaugural Emerging Entrepreneur…

Amana Colonies Bakery & Cafe coming to NewBo City Market
The Amana Colonies Bakery & Cafe will soon be opening a location at the NewBo…

Linn Area Credit Union sponsors Emerging Entrepreneur program with NewBo City Market
Linn Area Credit Union (LACU) and the NewBo City Market (NBCM) are partnering to bring…

Iowa Women’s Foundation distributes $360,000 in grants
The Iowa Women’s Foundation presented its largest round of grant funding to date on Jan.…

Saucy Focaccia permanently closes all locations
Saucy Focaccia, a Cedar Rapids restaurant once named on the list of Iowa’s Best Burgers…

NewBo City Market launching artist residency program
A residency program complete with business incubation space, programming stipends and studio space is coming…

NewBo City Market gets $25,000 donation from First Interstate Bank
NewBo City Market in southeast Cedar Rapids has received a $25,000 gift from First Interstate…

Capo Italian Beef opens inside NewBo City Market
A new restaurant featuring Italian beef and other Italian-inspired dishes is now open inside the…

Kirkwood to move NewBo City Market classes to main campus
Kirkwood Community College will relocate Kirkwood Culinary Kitchen operations and classes following the end of…
