Riley Mullane is the co-founder and co-owner of Anne & Ellis Events, which offers consultations, in-house wedding service options and curated vendor connections in Cedar Rapids and beyond. “We’re a team of passionate wedding experts committed to elevating and streamlining the entire wedding planning process for our clients.”
What's New
Visit Quad Cities Launches QC Coffee Trail
Attention, caffeine fiends: Visit Quad Cities has launched the new QC Coffee Trail, which spotlights nearly 30 local coffee shops and cafés in the Quad Cities regional destination.
Easter Events 2022
While the Easter Bunny prepares his baskets, it’s time for you to celebrate all of the fun happening around Iowa in honor of the spring holiday. From massive egg hunts to bunny runs, Iowa is bursting with ways to help you and your little ones get eggcited for Easter.
Fabulous People: Ashlee Spencer
Ashlee Spencer is a photographer and videographer with Cedar Rapids-based ap FILM & PHOTO, focusing on weddings and families. “I love capturing anything timeless, warm, joyful and candid.”
Easter Dining in Iowa 2022
Easter is right around the corner, and now’s the perfect time to confirm your holiday dinner reservation at one of the state’s best restaurants. Here are the best Easter dining spots to try in Iowa.
Fabulous People: Allie Lanham
Allie Lanham is the owner and chef of The Hangry Lady, crafting charcuterie boards, grazing tables, wedding cakes and more in the Newbo City Market storefront in Cedar Rapids. “We take pride in creating beautiful, edible art for any occasion.”
Restaurant of the Week: The Hip-Stir
The Hip-Stir is located in the middle of the uptown district in Marion. Opened in September of 2021, The Hip-Stir brings an eclectic menu and atmosphere to a booming part of Marion.
Fab Philanthropists
Whether it be donating vital sign-monitoring (and potentially life-saving) devices for infants, providing therapeutic services for women survivors of violence or volunteering their time at a variety of impactful organizations, this philanthropy-minded group is showing up for Iowa and its communities in a big way.
March 21 to March 27: QC Restaurant Week
For seven delicious days, grab your food-loving friends and try something new during QC Restaurant Week. Nearly 60 businesses will be taking part in this 10th-annual event, from March 21 to March 27.
Restaurant of the Week: Molly’s Cupcakes
Pull up to the parking meter, and drop a few coins in. Let’s take a mini-tour of the recently expanded Molly’s Cupcakes in Downtown Des Moines.