Downtown Cedar Rapids
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Dine. Dwell. Do in Downtown Cedar Rapids! This district features a variety of dining and shopping options, a vibrant arts and culture community and exciting nightlife. In 1986, the Downtown Cedar Rapids Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) was created by vote of the downtown property owners for community development, streetscape and beautification improvements. The Cedar Rapids Downtown SSMID previously operated within the Cedar Rapids Downtown District.
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance combines the the economic development and community development efforts of the former Cedar Rapids Downtown District, Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce and Priority One. The new organization began January 1, 2012.
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facebook.comThe first Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers' Market is tomorrow! See you downtown for the official kick-off to summer.
Go Maddie! This Iowa native and American Idol winner will make her way to Downtown Cedar Rapids on Saturday, August 25 for Market After Dark 2018! Catch her as the first act on the main stage!
Theatre Cedar Rapids' Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is open now! This high-voltage musical extravaganza is fun for the whole family! Don't miss this dazzling show. Tickets: https://bit.ly/2rgP31k
Congratulations to UFG Insurance on celebrating a big milestone earlier this week in the construction of their new office building on First Avenue SE.
Downtown living puts you in the center of the action. There are more options than ever, so don't miss out. Tour available options at our event on Sunday, May 6 from 1-4 p.m. More at https://www.cedarrapids.org/events/urban-living-event
Pianos, bike rakes and Food Truck Fridays, oh my! We have big plans for spring and summer in Downtown Cedar Rapids. Read all about it >> https://www.cedarrapids.org/our-community/downtown/summer-downtown-cedar-rapids Photo credit: Louis M. Collins
April 8-14 marks National Library Week. At the Cedar Rapids Public Library’s downtown location, you can curl up with a book, utilize one of their public computers or grab a bite at Greyhound Deli & Café. Starting July 1, the Downtown library will again offer Sunday hours. In addition to their normal hours, you’ll be able to stop in on Sundays between 1 - 5 p.m. More info on their website, crlibrary.org.
Beautify Kingston Village and get a free Thew Brew. Sounds like a win-win to us.
Welcome to new Downtown Cedar Rapids Executive Director, Jesse Thoeming! Jesse handles downtown initiatives like downtown housing, parking system management, business retention and growth, communications, advocacy and more. Reach out to Jesse at jthoeming@cedarrapids.org or read more about him here >>> https://www.cedarrapids.org/about-us/news/2018/03/economic-alliance-and-downtown-ssmid-announce-executive-director
Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan think Maddie Poppe is pretty incredible and so do we. Catch her in Downtown Cedar Rapids at Market After Dark on Saturday, August 25 as the main stage opener!
"They designed the Hawks Nest to appeal to sports fans who are looking for a good spot to watch a game in an intimate setting." via The Gazette.
What you need know before tomorrow's St. Patrick's Day Parade via The Gazette. 👇
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