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Step Afrika! brings electrifying dance to Mason City’s NIACC campus
MASON CITY, Iowa — First Citizens Bank and KIMT-TV are bringing Step Afrika! to the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus at 7 p.m. on February 24. This event is a part of the 2025-2026 NIACC Performing Arts & Leadership Series. Step Afrika!'s The Evolution Tour combines...
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Former Hampton-Dumont band director Leon Kuehner returns to conduct UNI festival
The University of Northern Iowa will host the annual Northern Festival of Bands Thursday through Saturday at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center in Cedar Falls, bringing high school musicians from across the region to campus for performances, workshops and masterclasses. The festival features three student ensembles—wind orchestra, symphony band...
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Fireside Tavern reopens under new ownership
CEDAR RAPIDS — A downtown restaurant is trading its Italian chops for a menu from another continent. The Fireside Tavern, 411 First St. SE, reopened under new ownership Jan. 31. The new restaurant, led by chefs Cinthia Hatungimana and Cailea Miller, serves a menu of Pan-African classics and American soul food staples. Hatungimana comes to Cedar Rapids from Tanzania by way of Burundi. Billed as a multicultural sports bar, the restaurant's menu features African classics including cassava leaf with fufu, goat stew and grilled suya alongside a soul menu of collard greens, catfish, macaroni and cheese and signatures like stuffed turkey legs served with sweet potatoes. Sides include several varieties of rice including jollof, Haitian pilau and dirty rice. In addition to the food, guests can expect an atmosphere that combines Caribbean rhythms, Afrobeat energy, and R&B soul. "While the location is rooted in America, the experience is designed to take guests on a flavorful tour of Africa through tradition, storytelling, and bold culinary execution," said Gerald Seals, owner, in a news release. "Every dish is crafted to honor cultural roots while pushing flavor forward." The Fireside Tavern was first opened in February by Mandy Gaud, owner of CityWalk in
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Iowa Brass, Jefferson Band of Blue to perform joint concert in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Iowa Brass will perform a joint concert with the Band of Blue from Thomas Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, March 10. The concert, titled “Legacy,” begins at 7 p.m. at Jefferson High School. Organizers say the program is designed to...
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Jefferson Starship to bring Runaway Tour to McGrath Amphitheatre in September
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Jefferson Starship will bring its Runaway Tour to the McGrath Amphitheatre on Sept. 25. Tickets go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, through creventslive.com. Jefferson Starship rose to prominence in the 1970s and 1980s, earning three platinum and eight gold...
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Olde Broom Factory Restaurant: Iowa Time Machine February 9, 2008
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On February 9, 2008, the Olde Broom Factory Restaurant in Cedar Falls was demolished. The popular restaurant along the Cedar River served up delicious dishes and breathtaking views for decades while building a reputation as one of Iowa’s best restaurants. Originally constructed at the...
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5 Best New Restaurants in Cedar Rapids that People Swear By
Cedar Rapids has quietly developed a more interesting food scene, driven by revitalization downtown and a growing appetite for chef‑driven comfort food, craft beer, and global flavors. These five relatively new or newly buzz‑worthy spots show the city’s range. 1. Cobble Hill. Cobble Hill is a cozy,...
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Calling all bands: Join Mason City's North Iowa Band Festival parade
MASON CITY, Iowa — The North Iowa Band Festival committee is inviting marching bands to participate in the 87th Annual North Iowa Band Festival parade on May 23 at 10 a.m. The committee is seeking middle school, high school, and college marching bands, as well as drum and bugle corps from Iowa and beyond.
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People Drive From All Over Iowa For The Insanely Good Comfort Food At This Homey Diner
You know you’ve found something special when cars with license plates from counties three hours away regularly fill the parking lot of a small-town diner. J’s Homestyle Cooking in Cedar Falls has become that magnetic north for comfort food seekers across Iowa. The modest brick building might not...