Cedar Rapids bartender fills restaurant void in Mechanicsville with Charley Rae’s opening

After 42 years of bartending, a Cedar Rapids native has stepped in to open Charley Rae’s—the only restaurant in Mechanicsville. This new establishment replaces the shuttered Rusty Rench, ensuring the small town doesn’t go without a local dining spot.

Cedar Rapids bartender fills restaurant void in Mechanicsville with Charley Rae’s opening