4 articles tagged with cedar rapids
There's something magical about cities that wear their history like layers of geological strata—visible to those who know where to look. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, may not boast underground catacombs like my native Venice, but beneath its modern Midwestern facade lies...
There's a Māori saying, *'Ka mua, ka muri'* – walking backward into the future, eyes fixed on the past. This philosophy perfectly captures the essence of Cedar Rapids' shopping scene, where history and innovation coexist in beautiful harmony. As I...
While my research typically takes me to remote Andean glaciers or isolated Arctic communities, a recent invitation to lecture at Coe College provided an unexpected opportunity to explore Cedar Rapids, Iowa with my colleague's family. As an anthropologist accustomed to...
As someone who's constantly balancing client meetings across continents, I've developed a sixth sense for transforming business obligations into rejuvenating experiences. Cedar Rapids might not top most travelers' bucket lists, but this Midwest gem surprised me with its blend of...