Cedar Rapids Has a Pay-It-Forward Cafe with All Fresh and Local Food
If you're community-oriented and like to spend locally to help your neighbors with businesses and boost the local economy, I found a cafe that you'll want to frequent.
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Iowa Has Some Bridges They Want to Sell You
The Iowa Department of Transportation has been monitoring the state's bridges and when they find issues, depending on what problems are found, they schedule each bridge for reconstruction, demolition and rebuild, or they sell it!
These Are Iowa’s Worst Tornado Outbreaks
Some of the worst and most destructive tornado outbreaks in Iowa's history.
Did You Know Jesse James and His Gang Robbed a Train in Iowa?
However, when you really look (and google "What should I know about Iowa"), there's a wealth of knowledge to be found here. Like, did you know that renowned thief, Jesse James and his brother Frank, robbed a train here?
If You’ve Heard of the Cedar Rapids Cheesecake Lady, There’s a Reason Why
Many have heard of The Cheesecake Lady in Cedar Rapids. Dawn Knowles Murray is the Original Cheesecake Lady and her Out of the Blue Cheesecake Co. started in early 2020 after she became a single mother looking for a way to take care of her family.
Some Weird Stuff You Can Buy Off of Cedar Rapids Craigslist
Anyone with stuff they don't want can always put it up for sale on Craigslist. As the old saying goes, "One person's garbage is another's gold" You find crap around the house, or after a family member passes and you're having to go through their affairs, you will, NO DOUBT, find things no one needs. But alas, someone right now is looking for that worthless piece of crap you have and willing to pay you for it!
One Of The Strangest Airbnbs Is In Clear Lake
Iowa is no stranger to some unique rental properties.
If You’re Looking for Work, Try Any of Waterloo’s Largest Employers
Jobs are becoming even more plentiful since the pandemic changed the game and employees are demanding better wages for their work. That means, there are lots of options for employment. Here are the largest employers in Waterloo that may have openings right now.
Least Expensive Homes You’ll Find In Eastern Iowa
If you're looking for your first home or maybe if you're thinking about investing in a home as a source of income, I've found some inexpensive options that could get you on your way. With some updating and work, these homes have real possibilities.
Waterloo History Lives Through Past Photos and Postcards
It's because of my interest in history that I've always liked to get to know the past places and events of where I live. I'm not from the Cedar Valley.