Archives for September 2009

The New Bohemia Group presents the 2009 New Bohemia Arts & Music Festival
It's the 3rd Annual New Bohemia Arts & Music Festival taking place over the Labor Day weekend, Saturday, September 5 & Sunday, September 6 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and we're happy to be back on 3rd Street SE after the floods of 2008. Please plan on attending this wonderful, all-ages community event.
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library Intends to Build in Czech Village
The Board of Directors of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library (NCSML) voted yesterday that it intends to build a new exhibition center and library in Czech Village. NCSML will pursue a development agreement with the City of Cedar Rapids for the property adjacent to its flood-damaged museum building. "We are very excited to rebuild in Czech Village. This has been our home since our first museum on C Street SW in 1978," said Board Chair Gary Rozek. "We want to continue to be part of the revitalization of the historic Czech neighborhoods."
International Downtown Association Selects Cedar Rapids, Iowa for Award of Distinction
The International Downtown Association (IDA) has announced that Cedar Rapids, Iowa has received the Downtown Achievement Award of Distinction for the Phase 1 River Corridor Redevelopment Plan and the Phase 2 Neighborhood Planning Process.
Take Flight! The Science of Aviation Opens!
Take Flight! the Science of Aviation is opening on Tuesday, September 22nd at 10 am. Visitors to the Iowa Children's Museum will enjoy a unique aviation exhibit!
Local Organizations Team Up to Present Cedar Rapids Area Environmental Film Festival
Sixteen local organizations are teaming up to present the Third Annual Cedar Rapids Area Environmental Film Festival. Film screenings will take place at various locations during the month of October and all events are free and open to the public.
City to Hold Third Set of CR Open Houses on November 17 & 18
The City of Cedar Rapids will be seeking residents' interest and input on the preferred options for rebuilding flood-damaged City facilities and planning for Parks and Recreation facilities and programs in November. The City will host two public open houses at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Ballroom, located at 350 First Avenue NE, Tuesday, November 17, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, November 18, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The Cedar Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Endorses Iowa's Film Tax Credit Program
The Cedar Rapids Area CVB endorses Iowa's film tax credit program and encourages state officials to get a clear and fair accounting of film projects planned and underway in Iowa.
Cedar Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Partners with 2010 Census
The Cedar Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau announces its commitment to partnering with the U.S. Census Bureau to help ensure a full and accurate count in 2010. The Census Bureau's partnership program combines the strengths of local governments, community based organizations, faith based organizations, schools, media, businesses and others, to ensure a complete and accurate 2010 Census.
Cedar Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces Resignation of President Tim Boyle
The Cedar Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau today announced that Tim Boyle, president and CEO, will be resigning from his position effective December 31, 2009, to pursue other interests.