Katie Lipsett of Cedar Rapids is the owner of Hello Digital, a social media marketing company with a purpose of helping other businesses grow through content marketing and advertising on social media.
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Restaurant of the Week: Barrel House
Barrel House, located in the heart of Downtown Cedar Rapids, is only a few blocks from all the major theaters and entertainment venues in the city, including TCR, McGrath Amphitheatre, the Paramount and the Alliant Energy Powerhouse. Barrel House is an upscale tavern pub that has a little something for everyone, including 16 beers on tap and daily specials.
Historic Iowa Downtowns
Iowa’s rich history is riveting, and its antiquated beauty can still be cherished in many of its captivating historic downtown settings. Update your bucket list and transport back in time this summer by making a trip to a historic Iowa downtown.
Fabulous People: Elli Jennings
Elli Jennings is a real estate agent with Jennings Real Estate Team, a family-run real estate company servicing Central Iowa. “We like to support local and showcase what we love about living and making a home in Iowa.”
Restaurant of the Week: Textile TapHaus
Residents of Atkins and surrounding Iowa communities have a new local restaurant to enjoy: Textile TapHaus. Textile TapHaus opened May 2 and is the third installment under the Textile brand, after Textile Brewing Company in Dyersville and The Corner Taproom in Cascade.
5 Places to See Live Music in Iowa
Whether it’s blues, country or classic rock, there’s nothing better than enjoying a bite and a beverage with live music to amplify the atmosphere. Don’t miss out on your chance to enhance your evening with live music in Iowa.
Fabulous People: Preston Geerts
Preston Geerts is the manager of Textile TapHaus, a satellite taproom of Textile Brewing Company in Dyersville. Textile TapHaus is located in a newly-renovated building in Downtown Atkins, with 24 taps of local Iowa craft beers and ciders and famous massive soft pretzels on its menu.
Iowa’s Best Water Parks
There is no better way to soak up the summer sunshine than with a dip in the pool, relaxing in a lazy river or making a splash on some waterslides (regardless of your age). So gather the gang, throw on some sunscreen and slide into summer with the help of Iowa’s best water parks.
Fabulous People: Anna Wilson
Anna Wilson is the co-owner of Glyn Mawr Winery and The Local in uptown Mount Vernon. “We have created a one-of-a-kind experience for you to enjoy at our winery. It’s a bit of history, classic touches and a feeling of familiarity and memories from years ago.”
Viking Mississippi Launches in Quad Cities
Cruise season is rapidly approaching and with more than 50 expected stops from national cruise lines, Quad Cities welcomes the brand-new Viking Mississippi. The first stop on its maiden voyage will be Davenport’s River Heritage Park on August 16.