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11am-4pm pick up your bracelet: NewBo City Market | Daisy

Lucky Charmed

The District Bracelet Build is back on March 15th with a St. Patricks Day flare! A limited number of tickets are available for this charm bracelet event so get yours while they last! This event takes place on March 15th during participating business hours with a variety of specials and events! Tickets HERE

11am-4pm pickup your charm bracelet at the Newbo City Market or at the Daisy! Tickets available now!

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STATE OF THE DISTRICT

Celebrate District Achievements and hear about neighborhood wins for businesses and residents of Czech Village and New Bohemia!

Save the Date: April 15th

Open 4 Business Phase One Application

The Main Street Iowa Open 4 Business program was developed by Main Street Iowa (MSI) to encourage business development in designated Main Street districts. Participants must be a for-profit business located within the The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia and have been in operation for a minimum of one year prior to submitting the application. Phase One application due March 31, please email to jennifer@the-district.org:

District 2025 Open 4 Business Program Phase 1 Application (pdf)Download

2025 Challenge Grant Phase 1 Application

The Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant is a grant program provided by Main Street Iowa (MSI) and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) for brick-and-mortar building projects. This 1:1 matching grant is for vertical infrastructure projects that contribute to the development of designated Main Street districts.

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District Progress Recognized

Thank you to Debi Durham, Director Iowa Economic Development Authority & Iowa Finance Authority, for recognizing Cedar Rapids' progress. The New Bohemia and Czech Village neighborhoods have grown and thrived through the Main Street Iowa Program, supported by the many volunteers and stakeholders invested in our community.

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The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia (The District) is a 501(c)3 non-profit community-building organization supporting businesses and placemaking in an Historic District. As a walkable community located in an arts & culture destination area, The District provides experiences, activities, shopping, dining, and services to both residents and visitors.

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The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia

208 12th Avenue SE - Suite G, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401 - (319) 200-1201

We are an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, #27-1416767

Our operations are partially supported by a Hotel Motel Tax grant from the City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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