Four weeks after launching its 2022 season, the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market is making a slight alteration to its location. Instead of the layout it’s been using since opening on May 28 — 2nd Avenue SE, 3rd Avenue SE and 4th Avenue SE between 2nd Street SE and 5th Street SE — the market […]
Eastern Iowa Food & Drink
11 Eastern Iowa eateries right off the trail
Need a rest stop? Try one of these trailside, parkside and lakeside restaurants for a cool drink, quick snack or heaping scoop of ice cream. 1. The Pedalers Fork Off of Cedar River Trail 2010 Sylvia Ave NE, Cedar Rapids You’ll deserve a stop at the Pedalers Fork after that climb! Nestled on a hill, […]
Thew Brewing Rebrands as Lucky Cat Comedy and Events
Cedar Rapids bar and former brewery Thew Brewing has rebranded as Lucky Cat Comedy and Events. Thew closed on May 14; the new venue will have its first public open mic on Tuesday, May 31. “We took a look at what was working and what wasn’t working that well for us,” said Haley Flenker, who […]

