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The Original Salsa Cafe Cafe in Cedar Rapids is Closing This Month
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (180+ words) The first Salsa Guy Cafe to open in Cedar Rapids is going to be shutting its doors for good this month. Lucky for us, the restaurant's newest location isn't going anywhere! "The Salsa Guy Caf" on Blairs Ferry Road is…...
There's a New Effort to Get a Trader Joe's in Cedar Rapids
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (432+ words) The'mayor of Cedar Rapids has put her support behind a local petition to get a Trader Joe's in the city, and is encouraging other supporters to send in a formal request to the popular grocery chain! For those unfamiliar, Trader…...
Mother's Day Brunch & Other Fun Events for Moms in Eastern Iowa
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (415+ words) 2026 Mother's Day Brunch & Other Events for Moms in Eastern Iowa [LIST]98. 1 KHAK 2026 Mother's Day Brunch & Other Events for Moms in Eastern Iowa [LIST] Mother's Day 2026 is coming up on Sunday, May 10th! How will you be celebrating this year? Using Facebook…...
2 Openings, a Closing, & an Ownership Change - CR Spring Restaurant News
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (581+ words) Before we get to the openings and closing, let's talk about the eatery that will be changing hands at the end of the month. According to a new Facebook post, Lu's Deli in the New Bo District is being taken…...
This Grocery Chain is Mysteriously Disappearing from Wisconsin
3+ week, 8+ hour ago (322+ words) Last year, several Pick 'n Save locations across Wisconsin closed without an explanation from Kroger, the grocer's parent company. This has led to several areas of large cities without access to grocery stores, and an investigation by local officials, including…...
Have You Tried It Yet? Wayback Burgers Opens in Iowa
1+ week, 2+ day ago (141+ words) Fans of a great burger have a new restaurant to check out this week. Wayback Burgers is officially open in Iowa! Wayback Burgers Opens First Iowa Location Wayback Burgers is opening its first Iowa location today in Waukee. The Des…...
A New Columbian Street Food Restaurant is Open in Iowa City
1+ week, 3+ day ago (338+ words) 98. 1 KHAK A New Restaurant Offering Colombian Street Food Has Opened in the Corridor Iowa City is home to a new family-owned restaurant that specializes in fresh, Columbian street food! Que Chimba is now open in the Old Capital Town Center....
An Anamosa Winery Won Big at the 2026 Iowa Wine Awards
1+ week, 3+ day ago (291+ words) Congratulations to'Lubben Vineyards & Wines in Anamosa! Last month, wineries from all over the state of Iowa gathered at the Oscar Carl Vineyard in Sioux City for the annual Iowa Wine Growers Association Conference.'During the two-day conference, the winners of…...
This Viral Drive-Thru Coffee Chain Is Opening in Bettendorf
1+ week, 4+ day ago (207+ words) A popular drive'thru coffee chain is bringing its high'energy beverage experience to Bettendorf with an official opening scheduled for April 27, 2026. The new 7 Brew Coffee stand will be built on the site of the former BP gas station at the corner…...
Barker's Bowling Plans to Open This Summer in Downtown Iowa City
1+ week, 6+ day ago (294+ words) Students and families in Iowa City will have a new place to play, eat, & drink in the summer of 2026! According to an article from the'Iowa City'Downtown District, Barker's Bowling is coming to the former Spare Me Bowl and Arcade! Back…...