News & Announcements

Celebrating Eric Schmitt being recognized by the CBJ as a 40 Under 40 recipient for 2024!

Eric Schmitt: A Leader Shaping the Corridor’s Future

Eric Schmitt: A Leader Shaping the Corridor’s Future At Rapids Foodservice Contract Design, we are proud to share that our President, Eric Schmitt, has been recognized by the Corridor Business Journal as one of the...

Rapids’ 2024 Chili Cook-Off

Rapids’ 2024 Chili Cook-Off

Rapids' 2024 Chili Cook-Off This year, Rapids Chili Cook-Off was held in not just one, but two locations—Marion’s main warehouse in Iowa and our retail location in St. Paul, Minnesota. Hosted by the Culture Club and in...

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MILITARY RECOGNITION DAY – Above and Beyond Award

RAPIDS & AFFILIATES Military Recognition Day - Above and Beyond Award Video of award ceremony and conversation with Randy Snyder We are proud to announce that Rapids & Affiliates has been honored with the...

Rapids Team Attends NAFEM 2023

Rapids Team Attends NAFEM 2023

Rapids Team Attends NAFEM 2023 The 2023 NAFEM Convention and Tradeshow was a success for Rapids Foodservice as over 20 team members from all 3 branches of our company were able to participate in the event. The...

Luke Green: 2021 ACE All Star!

Luke Green: 2021 ACE All Star!

Luke Green: 2021 ACE All Star! When Kirkwood Community College started their process of selecting their 2021 All Stars of the ICR (Iowa City / Cedar Rapids) region, they looked for people who have made a huge impact in...

FE&S September DSR of the Month: Heidi Ostberg!

FE&S September DSR of the Month: Heidi Ostberg!

FE&S September DSR of the Month: Heidi Ostberg! Congrats to Heidi Ostberg for winning the FE&S September Design Sales Rep of the Month! This award goes to the "industry's most accomplished foodservice equipment...

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Derecho Impact & Recovery Update

Derecho Impact & Recovery Update On Monday, August 10th, the Rapids & Affiliates location in Eastern Iowa was affected by a derecho - a severe storm with wind speeds similar to those of a hurricane. To qualify...