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  If you've never been down to Cedar Rapids, they have a nice facilty, terrific fans, and a very good baseball team.  

A game at Cedar Rapids is Americana at its best.

Great road trips and great report. Thanks.

11 hours ago, davidborton said:

A game at Cedar Rapids is Americana at its best.

Does CR still have their illegal speed traps up on the interstate? I will go back when they are gone. 

Stadium and the atmosphere was very enjoyable the last time we went.  Hope to be back some day 

Great blog entry.   I enjoyed reading it.  Fun day for you!

I grew up in the area.

If you're looking for a bite down there, I recommend the Starlite Room for a Super Burger or Leonardo's for pizza/atmosphere.  When you go to Leonardo's you might feel like you're gonna get whacked by a Joe Pesci-type, but it's a good time.

6 hours ago, HrbieFan said:

Does CR still have their illegal speed traps up on the interstate? I will go back when they are gone. 

Stadium and the atmosphere was very enjoyable the last time we went.  Hope to be back some day 

I don't think so, I use the maps on my phone and they give me a heads-up when there's a speed trap ahead.

5 hours ago, MMMordabito said:

Great blog entry.   I enjoyed reading it.  Fun day for you!

I grew up in the area.

If you're looking for a bite down there, I recommend the Starlite Room for a Super Burger or Leonardo's for pizza/atmosphere.  When you go to Leonardo's you might feel like you're gonna get whacked by a Joe Pesci-type, but it's a good time.

Thank you, always looking for recommendations for a good place to eat.

4 hours ago, nclahammer said:

I don't think so, I use the maps on my phone and they give me a heads-up when there's a speed trap ahead.

Wonder if maps would do it for camera informed? I use it quite often, but have never noticed if it notifies for camera enforced speeding 

Great place to catch a game.  But bring back the original Mr. Shucks mascot  (like Mr Peanut, only an ear of corn).  

On the way down, Minnesotans should try an Iowa Favorite - The Tenderloin Sandwich (it’s pork tenderloin but true afficianados never say “pork”). It’s also big in Indiana (The Bierstube in Hastings has a Weinerschnitzel sandwich which is really the same thing ).  
The Susie Q Restaurant in Mason City (pretty much on the way)  has a different variety called the Spic and Span (more beer battered instead of cracker crumb).   It was once named #2 Tenderloin Sandwich in the nation.  
The restaurant is in a classic 10 stool Valentine Diner (about 1/4 the size of Mickey’s Diner). The owner has been known to do magic tricks.  
The Iowa pork producers have also set up a Tenderloin Trail at their website. Susie Q is not on the map,  but other restaurants featuring top tenderloins on the way to Cedar Rapids (with a slight detour) are right there on the map. 
Joensy’s Restaurant in Cedar Rapids claims to have a famous Jumbo Tenderloin Sandwich.   
Then after partaking in Iowa’s finest cuisine, enjoy the game.  Walker Jenkins should be there in high A-Ball next season. 

It was nice to meet you.  I was the host dad that talked to you during the game.  Look us up the next time you are in town.

Great rendition of the Sunday game.

And the speed cameras on the s-curve are still there.

Mark 

21 hours ago, mahocraf said:

It was nice to meet you.  I was the host dad that talked to you during the game.  Look us up the next time you are in town.

Great rendition of the Sunday game.

And the speed cameras on the s-curve are still there.

Mark 

Thank you Mark, good to know about the cameras, and very nice to meet you as well.  I would love to do an article on the host families and plan on talking to some team officials too.  If you'd be interested and have a few minutes some time, shoto me a message.