Cedar Rapids

St. Patrick's Day 2026 will be here in just a few short days - let's take a look at some of the big events happening in Eastern Iowa ahead of the holiday!

We're exploring some of Eastern Iowa's coolest neighborhoods and downtowns by highlighting local shops, restaurants, and venues. This week, it's all about Cedar Rapids' NewBo District!

A popular vendor at NewBo City Market will be getting a new home this spring! Cedar Witch Goods is moving from Cedar Rapids to Uptown Marion!

An already-established Eastern Iowa business is getting ready to open up a new pop-up shop in the Czech Village! Learn more about 'The Chilled Market: Czech Village.'

Check out the restaurants hosting 2026 Easter brunch in the Corridor, the Cedar Valley, Dubuque, and everywhere in between!

A longtime Cedar Rapids Chinese restaurant on Mount Vernon Rd has a new tenant! The former Yen Ching location will soon be home to a new business called Chicken Royale.

If you haven't been to the Czech Village in a while, you're missing out! There are lots of awesome local businesses to explore, some you may not even know exist!

Spring craft and vendor markets will be popping up all over the place these next few months! Check out 10 of the big ones happening in Eastern Iowa in 2026!

2026 Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week has come to a close! Check out my experiences at three of the participating restaurants during this year's 10-day event!

There are plenty of ice cream shops here in the Corridor that are open year-round, but there are some awesome seasonal ones that you can check out now, too!