This is favorite place in town to get coffee and study…read more They have awesome food choices too, I love their grilled cheeses and their breakfast items. Sometimes it is packed and sometimes your the only one in there. The staff has always been exceptionally nice.

Their food is pretty good for the most part. There is a good selection of rice-bowl and wraps. As…read morefor the coffee, it's pretty tasty. I definitely think this place is worth checking out! Food: 3.5/5 Price: 4/5 Experience: 3.5/5

This is a wonderful free event. With food and beverages available for purchase…read more Sponsored by the local Coors & Miller distributor along with a host of others. Organized by the Cedar Valley Jaycees and the Cedar basin Jazz Festival. A wonderful beer selection, Mikes Hard, assorted varieties. Fat Tire, Ranger, Shift, by New Belgium brewing co. Coors and Coors Light. Tecate, Miller and Miller light, Angry Orchard hard cider and Reds apple ale. Inflatable jumpers for the kids provided by Thorp family fun, 1$ for 5 minutes or 5$ for all night. Two food venders per evening. Beautiful setting along the Cedar River behind the Icehouse museum Lots of fun for the whole family. Remember to bring lawn chairs or a blanket.

Shane was amazing! We needed a dog door installed and two doors fixed. The dog door turned out to…read morebe a nightmare and Shane was wonderful. He even fastened his own bolts when the ones that came with the door did not fit. He was punctual and his price was very reasonable. Fantastic service!

Shane came out and was right on time. He gave me a set price for the work and completed the project…read morequickly and efficiently. He was helpful and explained the scope of the work. I will definitely use his services again.

Bertram Township Hall has been here for decades, and it's used for official things like ballot…read morestations in election season, but it's also a great place for a barn dance or wedding reception. Interior is simple but beautiful; big windows mean it's filled with wonderful light during the daytime. See photo for phone number to call for more info. Many a farm swain had his first dance with his eventual wife in this space. The hardwood floors are soaked in great memories.

Outstanding! From first meeting through project completion, Kevin is wonderful. We have a new and…read morestately landscape with retaining wall, water feature and lighting. Highest quality at an exceptional value.

From the owner: Whether you were born without a green thumb or you can barely find the time to water your lawn, you…read morecan still have the lush landscape you've always wanted. KJ's Green Thumb & Landscaping LLC has more than three decades of experience and can handle all of your landscaping needs. We'll work with you to design a beautiful landscape that works with the natural lay of your land.

Unique museums are a thing of mine. I seek them out. I first heard about this gallery several years…read moreago, while living out of state. Since we recently relocated to Iowa, I thought it would be a great opportunity to visit. The Salt & Pepper Shaker Gallery didn't disappoint. Where else can you see 12,000 pairs of shakers on display this side of the Mississippi? Holy moly. Hands down, awesome. When we arrived there were a couple of sweet ladies sitting around a table behind the main counter. We were quickly greeted by Ellen who also led us on a wonderful tour of the gallery. Shakers included everything from plastic to bone china. Mrs. Rasmussen, the original owner of the collection, collected it all - beginning in the 1950s. Bobbers, nodders, huggers, kissers, and hangers--I never knew so many different kind of S & P's existed. Everything is categorized by circus/clowns, dogs, cats, squirrels, owls, frogs, skunks, Christmas, advertising, political, Disney, Looney Tunes, Fiesta, silver, Noah's Ark, Around the World, Iowa, food, etc. I really liked the particular line of Parkraft shakers from all 50 states (yes, they have the entire collection). Shakers from other countries, and the shakers collected from the Iowa State Fair over the years were also at the top of my list. We could have spent a lot more time at the gallery looking at each individual case, but Ellen does a great job of giving a general overview of what's in each display. They even have a small risqué collection that the keep behind a cabinet so that children can't see them. :-P Shakers are housed very nicely behind glass cases. Nothing is overcrowded and the lighting in the gallery is ample for viewing all of the pieces. Gallery is located just off the main street in Traer. Hours are 1-5pm Tuesday-Saturday. Large groups should call ahead of time. It a nice sized gallery so expect to spend at least 1 hour here (for the guided tour alone). Plenty of free parking. The building the gallery houses is lovingly maintained. Ellen is wonderful. You can't beat the $5 price of admission. If possible, consider gifting even more. The gallery depends on the admissions from visitor's to pay their utility bills. Highly recommend the Salt and Pepper Shaker Gallery in Traer! ***note: if you like seeing 'collections' like this, The American Toby Jug Museum in Evanston, Illinois is a must-see as well. ***

I absolutely loved this place. Of course I had low expectations, but we encountered Greg the…read morevolunteer who was a great conversationalist and made sure to point out some unique specimens and also we spoke about views of the world. It was an absolute pleasure. I would normally budget 30 minutes or so, but we stayed an hour!

Wonderful service! They were quick to even answer their phone! Service was prompt and…read moreprofessional! Fixed our electrical issue (not caused by them) quickly. I would recommend them to everyone!

From the owner: Family Owned And Operated…read more Duball Electric, Inc. is a family-owned business operating now for 30 years in the Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas of Iowa. Our business is ready and able to take on any electrical project. Whether it is replacing a single receptacle or a complete rewire, we can take care of it all. We offer affordable and competitive rates for our work while providing high quality service in the process.

This place uses to be great but has really gone downhill…read more I owed a coworker lunch so we came by. Her turkey sandwich had such hard bread it was borderline inedible. Their mushroom soup was very bland and had a weird texture. I also grabbed a cookie and it was very mushy in the middle. There was a weird bitter chunk of I think baking powder or baking soda. I chose a Turkey club planning to pick the bacon off but it was chopped really tiny and weirdly wet and mushy, spread over the bread? I can't really hold that against them it was on me for ordering it but I didn't expect bacon to look like that. The bread had a god chew but was really bland. This place used to be great, I loved their mushroom sandwich. When they took it off the menu I quit coming. I am really bummed that the quality dropped so much. The desserts are so tempting looking but I don't think I will be back again.

Came here for breakfast. I only got one thing, a fruit tart to go. But I will say the tart that I…read morehad was pretty good, cost was reasonable. Additionally, I find this place really charming. I really like the interior, and i would totally come here for sit down at some point in the future

I appreciate them getting me on the snow list without alot of warning. They did a good job of…read morecoming when needed and the billing was straightforward (once a month instead of when they got around to it - which is how my last snow remover did his billing) I now have them taking care of my lawn service as well and the yard has never looked better.

Crew came on time, explained what they were going to do. Great job prepping before laying sod…read more Used quality Kentucky blue grass. Crew was professional, quiet and hard working. They explained everything , answered questions and gave good advice. Done quickly and to my satisfaction.

A really nice cultural experience in the heart of Des Moines. The series of buildings includes the…read moreonly I M Pei design (same architect of the glass pyramid in the heart of the Paris Louvre). Iowa the Des Moines Art Center is a nice way to spend a few hours. Complementary admission and free parking is an added bonus and a fantastic value. And impressive selection of old world and modern art, including some more well-known artists such as Picasso, Goya, Cezanne, Miro, Lichtenstein, and an impressive selection of newer artists that definitely leave a lasting impression. I recommend that you stop, and even if only to see a few of the artists and a little bit of the architecture. Great gift shop too!

Spent an afternoon with artists Picasso, Hopper, Warhol, Matisse, Miro, Chagall, Klee, Monet, and…read moreothers...at the fabulous Des Moines Art Center! I did not expect to see some of the world's greatest artists in Des Moines. Instead, it was an elite venue at an incredible price point. Located in Ingersoll Park, 20 minutes from Ankeny and 10 minutes from the State Capitol, the Art Center is a must-see, beautiful venue with spectacular works, considerable spaces, and gorgeous grounds. Amazingly, it is free. Loved the Samantha Box "Caribbean Dreams" exhibit, a fantastic collection of photography and art. I also loved works by Stella ("Interlagos"), Kiefer ("untitled"), Francis ("Summer #2"), and Schnabel. We also liked the postcard exhibit. The building has an awesome vibe and incredible visuals throughout its spectacular architecture. There is a great gift shop and discounted items near the entrance. Sensational guidance and kindness from the museum's docents, notably Loretta, Issac, and Gabby.