New bookstore honors vision of ‘Angel of Czech Village’

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Mary Kay Novak McGrath didn’t live to see her vision for a bookstore come to fruition in Czech Village, but a new shop carries on her legacy.

“I’ll Meet You There,” a bookstore and forthcoming coffee shop, opened Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at 62 16th Ave. SW, in the heart of Czech Village.

A steady stream of customers perused the shelves during its grand opening, one day after another snowstorm dumped a half-foot of snow on Cedar Rapids…

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