About

The owners of the Cedar Rapids Bishop's, Curt Pooley and Rod Crowe would like to welcome you to Bishop's.

Bishop's is one of the few businesses who were among the original occupants of the Westdale Mall when it opened in 1979. And it's remained one of its most popular destinations.

Rod started with Bishop's in High School bussing tables for the original Bishop's on the main floor of the Ellis Hotel in Waterloo Iowa. After college, Rod worked in every position in the restaurant and became a General Manager with Bishop's in Peoria Illinois in 1981.  Rod and his family moved to Dubuque in October of 2000.  During 2003 Curt, Rod , and some others bought 9 of the Bishop's from Furr's Cafeterias. In April of 2007 Rod and Curt purchased the Cedar Rapids' location.

Kerry Schmoll, local manager, started with Bishop's in Omaha Nebraska in 1990.  He has worked for Bishop's at several stores and has been involved with the Cedar Rapids store since 1997 in one way or another.

Kevin Kleinheksel, also our local manager, started with Bishop's in Cedar Falls Iowa in 1986.  He started out as a dishwasher and worked his way into management.  Kevin has worked in Southbend Indiana, Waterloo, and other stores before becoming involved with the Cedar Rapids location.

Also check out our other Bishops restaurants. Visit our Dubuque, Iowa restaurant or our Moline, Illinois restaurant.