New Czech Village coffee shop to open at 62 16th Ave SW
A Seattle style sisters Lindsay and Jaymie Mc Grath plan I'll Meet You There a coffee shop and bookstore in a vacant Czech Village storefront at 62 16th Ave SW Cedar Rapids. The opening tentatively set for December 1 aims to honor late mother Mary Kay McGrath known as the Angel of the Village. The space will feature curated shelves and a coffee menu paired with treats reflecting family values and community.
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Czech Village
Duo Lindsay
Jaymie McGrath
16Th Ave
Mary Kay McGrath
New Bohemia
Mary Kay
Pat
Lindsay
Jaymie
Cedar Rapids
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McDonalds Reopens Blairs Ferry Cedar Rapids Location
A northeast Cedar Rapids McDonalds at 5725 Dry Creek Lane NE reopened after five months of renovations. The new interior aligns with newer designs featuring a closed kitchen and kiosk-centered ordering, boosting the mobile order experience as the search for a buyer continues. Quinton's also operates nearby with locations in Coralville Iowa City and Des Moines. The Flying Wienie at 103 Eighth Ave SW is on the market for 435000 dollars. Bari Italian next door closed in March while other area listings join this year’s market.
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Cedar Rapids
McDonald’s
Dry Creek Lane
Blairs Ferry Road
First Ave
Vintage trio Golden Alexander to headline Northside concert series
Iowa City power trio Golden Alexander announces a Northside Concert Series appearance. Frontman Marc Alexander, 51, explains the fraternal backstory and playful wardrobe while detailing influences from Husker Du to Walt Mink. Band members share roles to create a tight, varied sonic palette.
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Vintage Rock
Northside
Uncle Tupelo
Son Wolt
Jay Farrar
Golden Alexander
Husker du
Walt Mink
Minneapolis
Marc Alexander
Seth
Golden Alexander to Preview New Album at Northside Night
Golden Alexander formed after Marc Alexander left The Negotiators. The band is previewing unreleased material on Saturday as part of the Northside Summer Nights Series in Iowa City. The set features heavier guitar, retained harmonies, and a fall album release plan.
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Golden Alexander
Tom Hicks
Northside
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Linn Streets
Englert.org
Marc Alexander
the Negotiators
Maine
Alexander
Coe College
Jeff Tweedy
Englert
Robbie Fulks
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Thegazette
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