It’s National Voter Registration Day – Cedar Rapids locals, are YOU registered to vote for your favorite local businesses? Okay, so today’s national holiday miiiight not be an official Locals Love Us holiday 😉 , but we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to support our local business owners by encouraging YOU to support them with … Continue reading 3 Reasons to VOTE →

Did you know we have TWO categories dedicated to the local best food businesses? Whether you’re looking for a great grocery store, brewery, restaurant, or more, our Dining and Food/Drink categories are home to the best of the best! To celebrate these wonderful businesses that fuel our community, we’re embarking on a food tour of … Continue reading Take a Food Tour of Cedar Rapids! →

Department stores have been teasing us for MONTHS with their back-to-school sections stocked full of new and colorful binders, freshly sharpened pencils, and backpacks with the latest trendy designs. The shopping experience is fairly simple, as most schools provide a handy list of everything your child is expected to have. Once those glue sticks and … Continue reading Back to School Tips & Tricks →

August tends to be a month of hot, hot, and hot days – the dog days of summer! Last month we shared ways to beat the heat, so today, we’re going to use this summery phrase literally. Our beloved pets don’t escape the heat, so it’s important to make sure they stay cool & happy! … Continue reading Surviving the Dog Days of Summer →

Summer means spending more time outside, and while most days are fun-in-the-sun, those extremely hot days (and we see you, humidity) have us searching for ways to enjoy the day while also not being miserable. So today, we’re sharing the love with the best places in Cedar Rapids to cool off and beat the heat! … Continue reading Beat the Heat! →

It’s almost time for a long weekend of freedom and fun! July 4th is this Monday, and we’re excited to spend the time outside in the sunshine. We’re also celebrating our local businesses that offer great fun, food, and community this weekend! Here are some of the best to make your own celebration a grand … Continue reading Celebrating the 4th of July →

When is the last time you spent an entire day out and about in Cedar Rapids? If you’re looking for a fun summer experience, why not plan a day visiting the best of your community? To help make it the Best Day in Cedar Rapids, we’ve put together a list of go-to businesses that have … Continue reading A Day in Cedar Rapids →

Okay, technically, the first day of summer isn’t recognized until June 21. But let’s be honest – who thinks the beginning of June is still spring? If you’re like us and have summer on your mind, you’re probably also thinking about all the things you’ve been dreaming of doing during these warmer months. Building a … Continue reading Build Your Summer Bucket List →