Shane Glenn (right) watches the parade with Peyton Glenn, 3, who waves at motorcycle drivers during the Houby Days parade in Czech Village, southwest Cedar Rapids, on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Houby ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KWWL) -- The 45th annual Houby Days kicked off in Cedar Rapids on Friday. The tradition celebrates Czech and Slovokian history and appreciates their heritage. Many gather to enjoy ...

What do 1948, an Illinois license plate and the Houby Festival all have in common? Answer: They all reflect Tony Jandacek`s love affair with the mushroom. It was 1948 when Jandacek, 51, escaped with ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Saturday was the start of the Houby Days festival in Czech Village in Cedar Rapids. The yearly event celebrates morel mushrooms. It also serves as a fundraiser for the ...

It's Everyday Iowa Reads with our Book Besties Bart & Frank from Next Page Books! We discussed Nov's read, Wreck by Catherine Newman and learn what's in store for Dec! This classic dark comedy brings ...