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Featured Home Builders

Custom Homes Remarkable Distinctive Award-Winning Donohoe Home
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By Jane Claspy Nesmith

This Remarkable Home Could Be Yours
With its clean lines, tranquil spaces, and beautiful setting, this home is stunning.
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Custom Homes Remarkable Distinctive Award-Winning Donohoe Home
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Article by Cindy Hadish
Photography by Corridor Home Photos

Precision Builders Award-Winning Home
A home by Precision Builders in the Seminole Valley area can truly be called a winner.
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Custom Homes Remarkable Distinctive Award-Winning Donohoe Home
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Article by Cindy Hadish
Photography by Justin Fox

Offering Affordable Dream Homes      
Thomas Dostal Developers
An awe-inspiring three-seasons porch and other features worthy of a dream home combine with down-to-earth expertise at Thomas Dostal Developers.
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Custom Homes Remarkable Distinctive Award-Winning Donohoe Home
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Article by Cindy Hadish
Photography by Kevin Bassett

Differences Matter in Donohoe Custom Homes
Classic styling meets high-tech amenities in a new home just north of Cedar Rapids by Donohoe Custom Homes.
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Custom Homes Remarkable Distinctive Award-Winning Donohoe Home
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By Cindy Hadish

First Construction Company Builds Distinctive Homes
Distinctive details and innovative use of space make the difference in homes built by First Construction Company. This thoughtful approach is evident at The Blackstone home at 4109 Windham Woods Court SE, in Cedar Rapids.
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Custom Homes Remarkable Distinctive Award-Winning Donohoe Home
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Article by Cindy Hadish
Photography by Corridor Home Photos

Sunderman Construction
It’s possible to escape city life without leaving the city, with a home by Sunderman Construction, one of Eastern Iowa’s leading builders of exceptional custom homes. A new dwelling at 5716 River Parkway NE in Cedar Rapids is a prime case in point.
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Restaurant Spotlight

Best Restaurants in Cedar Rapids
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Article by Jane Claspy Nesmith
Photography by Justin Fox

Wild Hogs Saloon & Eatery
When you walk in the door of Wild Hogs Saloon and Eatery, you’ll feel welcomed. We arrived on a quiet weekday afternoon.
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Best Restaurants in Cedar Rapids
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Article by Jane Claspy Nesmith
Photography by Justin Fox

Brewed Awakenings
Like the many eastern Iowans who voted Brewed Awakenings “The Corridor’s Best Coffeehouse,” I stop in frequently at Brewed for a cup of coffee or tea
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Best Restaurants in Cedar Rapids
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Article by Jane Claspy Nesmith
Photography by Justin Fox

Coffeesmiths
With its comfortable decor, free wi-fi, and--of course--great coffee and food—Coffeesmiths has become a perfect place to relax, get your favorite drink, or even have a meeting.
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Best Restaurants in Cedar Rapids
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Article by Jane Claspy Nesmith
Photography by Justin Fox

Papa Juan’s Stefano’s and Sons
If you’ve lived in Cedar Rapids very long, you’ve probably heard of Papa Juan’s, the Mexican Restaurant with the great Margaritas.
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Best Restaurants in Cedar Rapids
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Article by Jane Claspy Nesmith
Photography by Justin Fox

Oyama Sushi
If there’s an orchid at the edge of my plate--I must be at Oyama Sushi and Steakhouse!
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Best Restaurants in Cedar Rapids
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Article by Jane Claspy Nesmith
Photography by Justin Fox

Bistro on the River
Ever since it opened in the historic brick Hach Brothers’ Building on First Street SE in downtown Cedar Rapids, I’ve wanted to have a meal at Bistro on the River.
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Musician Spotlight

The best Musician Events in Cedar Rapids
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Article by Jane Claspy Nesmith
Photography by Justin Fox

Natty Nation hits mark with Reggae on the River
Music on the River, at the McGrath Amphitheater in Cedar Rapids, got off to a great start with perfect weather Saturday evening, May 24, 2014.
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The best Musician Events in Cedar Rapids
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Article by Jane Claspy Nesmith
Photography by Justin Fox

Dar Williams Review
Folk-pop singer-songwriter Dar Williams is no stranger to Iowa.
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The best Musician Events in Cedar Rapids
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Article by Jane Claspy Nesmith
Photography by Justin Fox

Fellow Canadians Jordan Klassen and Bros. Landreth enlighten CSPS crowd!
Jordan Klassen stood on the tips of his toes as he sang into the microphone, almost as if he was trying to push the notes up and out from the lowest point of his body.
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The best Musician Events in Cedar Rapids
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Article by Jane Claspy Nesmith
Photography by Justin Fox

Birds of Chicago Take Flight at CSPS
One woman and three men walked on stage and tuned their instruments.
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The best Musician Events in Cedar Rapids
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Article by Jane Claspy Nesmith
Photography by Justin Fox

Blitzen Trapper brings their sonic alchemy to Gabes!
Blitzen Trapper flew its “shambolic Americana” flag at full mast May 30 for a late show that shambled-on for a satisfying 90 minutes or so
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The best Musician Events in Cedar Rapids
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Article by Jane Claspy Nesmith
Photography by Justin Fox

Mirage Jean-Luc Ponty Project
A musical vision encompassing two years of planning, personnel selection, and practice will come together when Natalie Brown launches her new musical vehicle
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Dahl Customes Home Make Your Dream home

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