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Time for another Throwback Thursday! This time we’re looking at the Roosevelt Lofts, formerly the Roosevelt Hotel. At 132 feet tall, it remained one of the tallest buildings in Iowa until the mid 1900’s. These days, there are some significantly taller buildings downtown, but few as charming as the Roosevelt.

📸Photo credit: Cedar Rapids Histrory- Photos

Market after Dark is on thanks to ImOn Communicati

Market after Dark is on thanks to ImOn Communications! 🤩🙌🏼

Join us THIS Saturday from 6:30-11pm for one of downtown's largest outdoor events. Reminders for the market:

☔️ Weather - this is a rain or shine market, so come prepared. (unless there is severe weather)

🛍️ BYOB - bring your own bag No pets, coolers, outside beverages, chairs or smoking

🍺 Only beverages from beverage tents or at participating bars and restaurants inside the venue can be consumed at Market After Dark

🪪 Attendees purchasing alcohol must present valid identification verifying age of 21 and over at an ID Tent, and will receive a wristband.

💵 Alcohol vendors on the street will accept both cash and card in separate lines, powered by ImOn!

🥃All purchases of alcohol will be served with a designated Market After Dark cup.

❌No outside beverages will be allowed inside the Market After Dark venue.

⏰ Open container ends promptly at 10:30 p.m.

👮‍♀️ Attendees removing alcohol from the Market After Dark venue may be subject to open container citation.

And remember, please drop your cups into the appropriate receptacles. See you Saturday! 😎 🍻

@iowabrewingco has a killer lineup of music the up

@iowabrewingco has a killer lineup of music the upcoming months! 🎶 🎤

Grab your friends and family and enjoy an evening at the brewery! Who are you most excited to see?? 🤩

What a summer it has been for outdoor concerts at

What a summer it has been for outdoor concerts at McGrath Amphitheatre 🎶 🙌🏼

The Downtown SSMID is a proud sponsor of VenuWorks of Cedar Rapids 🙏 We are grateful to have such wonderful partners in our community.

🌟 Hey everyone! Reminder that the Cedar Rapids

🌟 Hey everyone! Reminder that the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market presented by Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, is happening tomorrow in downtown! 🥕🍓🌽

Come out and support our local farmers and artisans. It's the perfect place to pick up fresh produce, delicious homemade goods, and unique crafts.

🕗 Time: 7:30 AM - 12 PM
📍 Location: Downtown Cedar Rapids

Bring your family, friends, and reusable bags! See you there! 🌿👩‍🌾👨‍🌾

Five Seasons Lights is BACK for 2024! Mark your ca

Five Seasons Lights is BACK for 2024! Mark your calendars to join us for FREE holiday fun December 6-26, at the McGrath Amphitheatre ❄️

Learn more at the link in our bio 🔗

The Kingston Yard Concert Series is here! 🎶 B

The Kingston Yard Concert Series is here! 🎶

Bring your friends and family for some great live music at downtown’s newest stage. Save this post for later - times TBD. We are excited to be a co-sponsor for the upcoming concert series! 😎

Let’s boogie, Cedar Rapids! 💃🏻 🕺🏼

Congratulations to the Greater Cedar Rapids Commun

Congratulations to the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation on their 75th anniversary!

They unveiled a new mural on the side of their building downtown and it is a perfect addition to downtown 🫶🏼

The Downtown SSMID is proud to be a sponsor of the mural and anniversary block party celebration.

This Saturday (August 10th) enjoy FREE admission t

This Saturday (August 10th) enjoy FREE admission to a variety of arts and cultural sites in Linn County! 🏫

Check out the list of participating locations in the link in our bio 🔗

BIG thank you to the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation for sponsoring as a part of their 75 year anniversary! 🎉

The 2024 Iowa Downtown Conference through the Iowa

The 2024 Iowa Downtown Conference through the Iowa Economic Development begins today!

We are thrilled to be a sponsor and host this year at the DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex. This year's attendees will learn about the latest trends, acquire practical information and ideas and more. From breakout sessions, vendors and tours throughout downtown, these will be a jammed packed two days!

We want to extend a warm welcome to Cedar Rapids to all of the attendees!

We 🫶🏼 to see this! Greene Square is a gather

We 🫶🏼 to see this! Greene Square is a gathering space for our community to enjoy and it fills our hearts to see it being utilized.

Enjoy everything downtown has to offer!

🥘 grab lunch from your favorite restaurant
🧺 enjoy a picnic at Greene Square
🚶🏻‍♀️‍➡️walk around downtown and enjoy the historic buildings
📚 check out some books at the Cedar Rapids Public Library
🏫 enjoy FREE admission at Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and Grant Wood Studio
🍨 finish the day with a sweet treat

How would you spend your day downtown?

Did you know? The Downtown SSMID (Self-Supported

Did you know?

The Downtown SSMID (Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District) Commission is composed of property owners, or their representatives appointed by the Mayor, to continue Downtown initiatives and remain visionaries in planning for the vitality of the downtown Cedar Rapids area.

The Downtown SSMID Commission works closely with the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance to help carry out the commission’s strategic plan and meet its goals. The Cedar Rapids Mayor and Cedar Rapids City Manager sit on the Commission as ex-officio members. The last decade has been filled with successes.

To learn more and see who serves on the commission, visit the link in our bio.

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