Our History

More About Our History

For over 33 years The Fun Station has been providing fun in Eastern Iowa! It all started back in 1993 with the first location opening in Cedar Rapids, IA. The entertainment complex has been a staple for family fun for over three decades.

Today the Edwards family continues the tradition of providing quality family entertainment that is safe, clean and most importantly fun! Around here we take fun seriously says Nick Edwards, President & CEO of Edwards Entertainment Company.

Each year we continue to reinvest in the facilities to provide top notch entertainment. Our motto is FOOD-FUN-FAMILY. We focus on those 3 areas each and everyday. We want to provide amazing and one of kind “FOOD” options, offer “FUN” attractions and experiences for our guests and always stay true to providing wholesome “FAMILY” entertainment.

We’re proud to employee over 350+ team across our locations. Their commitment to providing a quality experience and always going above and beyond for our guests is a testament to our one of kind culture.

Company Timeline

1993
Original location opened in Cedar Rapids, IA.
2014
Edwards family purchased the original location.
2018
Complete overhaul of the original location.
2020
Acquired Helium Trampoline Park.
2022
Rebrand to The Fun Station.
2023
Quad Cities refresh completed.
2023
Dubuque acquisition and rebrand.
2024
Dubuque renovation completed.
2025
Cedar Rapids moved into new location.