2 new hotels planned for Davenport
Two new hotels are coming to Davenport.Heart of America Group, based in Moline, hopes to break ground next week on a Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott off Elmore Avenue, and a Springhill Suites is planned for 3750 Market Square Circle off of Utica Ridge Road.The...
New Cedar Rapids hotels bring new challenges – As big investment proceeds, parking a work in progress
CEDAR RAPIDS — A landmark private investment to bring two new hotels to downtown Cedar Rapids has some thinking about what else is possible for the city’s core, but also raises some logistical questions — like where people will park. The $51 million Heart of America...
New Menu Items Just Dropped At One Of Rockford’s Long Standing Restaurants
Sure you've driven past Thunder Bay Grille recently, but have you stopped in to try their new menu items? Thunder Bay Grille, 7652 Potawatomi Trail in Rockford, has been feeding the Stateline for over twenty years and it truly is an escape from reality. One step...
Two New Hotels and A Steakhouse Confirmed For Downtown Cedar Rapids
The construction boom in downtown Cedar Rapids shows no signs of slowing. A project that will change an entire downtown block got approval on a tax incentive Tuesday, paving the way for two more downtown hotels and a new steakhouse. The Heart of America Group will be...
City council signs off on plans, tax incentives to renovate historic downtown buildings
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 Theater."Represents...
‘Cornerstone’ hotel project a go in downtown Cedar Rapids
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...
The Best Winter Cocktail in Rockford Might Be At The Machine Shed
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 incredible...
Apartments, offices head to 100-year-old building next to Lincoln Yards
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...
Case Study: Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse
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...
A preservation success story downtown
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...