We’re not Napa Valley, but that doesn’t mean Eastern Iowa isn’t home to a number of amazing wineries. I’ve had the pleasure of sampling a few and The Gazette recently unveiled a special section “A Toast to Eastern Iowa’s Wineries” which has helped me update my ever-growing list of new wineries I’d like to try.
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In case you don’t read German…that is an official welcome to Mayfest in the Amana Colonies, in Amana, IA.
Maifest is the colonies annual celebration of spring and will be held this year May 3rd and 4th. http://www.festivalsinamana.com/maifest.html
Maifest is a great reason to visit this wonderful German community, just nestled 20 min southwest of Cedar Rapids. [...]
Marion is known for many things - the train at City Square Park, the Downtown Getdown summer concert series, and most notably the numerous unique antiques stores. The square in downtown Marion is home to many of the area’s best antique stores, and it also offers many great eating establishments for you to enjoy when you [...]
by Ruth Paarmann
Before you even think about busting through mall crowds, take a trip to Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village. The area runs from the 16th Avenue bridge to C Avenue SW, just west of the Cedar River.
The neighborhood offers a national museum and a row of lovely locally owned shops. Supporting these local shop owners [...]
I love the weekend! I love to shop on the weekend! I love to shop and be with my husband! Do I have to choose one?
Ok, most of all I love spending time with my husband (99.95% of the time). Somewhere in his head it is quite romantic to spend three [...]
