Two historic landmarks of downtown Cedar Rapids will get a face lift, starting as early as this fall.On Tuesday, city councilors unanimously approved a development agreement with Heart of America Group to renovate the former Guaranty Bank and World...
A “cornerstone” project that will bring two new hotels to downtown Cedar Rapids is a go after City Council agreed Tuesday to a major tax incentive.The Heart of America Group has agreed to restore the historic Guaranty Bank Building and partially restore the Old World...
I know what you’re thinking. The Machine Shed has the best winter cocktail in Rockford? It’s true! The Machine Shed, 7475 E State St, is packed with delicious amazing appetizers, entrees, breads and desserts, but did you know they also have some...
Anticipating a construction boom across the street, the adaptive reuse project is racing toward a summer completion date. While the proposed Lincoln Yards mega development is still being tweaked and debated, a handful of modestly-sized projects are already making...
Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse continues national expansion, serving up a top full-service restaurant franchise opportunity Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse is a leading dining destination providing an everyday indulgence to a wide variety of diners. Converging classic steak...
Just a few weeks ago, we argued in this space that “Cedar Rapids can and should do more to protect our cultural heritage.” We insisted historic preservation should be much more than an afterthought as the city evaluates development projects and awards incentives. In...
