Gardening tradition calls for planting potatoes on Good Friday, but this year, at least in Iowa, that might not be a good idea. With muddy grounds and temperatures still falling below freezing, this Friday, March 30, won’t be ideal for planting potatoes or much of anything else. Iowa State University Extension advises gardeners to plant […]
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Month: March 2018
Easter Showcase offers respite from Iowa...
If the forecast for cold temperatures holds in Eastern Iowa, the perfect place to spend this weekend will be at the Easter Showcase inside the Noelridge Greenhouse in Cedar Rapids. The annual event is scheduled for Saturday, March 31, and Sunday, April 1, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Noelridge Greenhouse, 4900 […]
Tribute to Feed Iowa First founder Sonia...
I don’t have the answers anyone is searching for in regards to Sonia Kendrick, best known as the founder of Feed Iowa First, and to her friends, so much more. A veteran of the war in Afghanistan, where Sonia saw people suffering from hunger, she tackled that same problem when she returned to her home […]
Photos: Iowa’s diverse cultures celebrat
TAMA – Food, ethnic costumes and art brought diverse groups together on March 19 to celebrate cultural connections. South Tama Elementary was the site for “This is Us: Celebrating our Diverse Community,” featuring a potluck dinner, fashion show and art exhibit. Representatives from Meskwaki, Czech, Hispanic and Somali cultures highlighted their cultural dress and even […]
Iowa dance hall owners quash closing rum...
WALFORD – Rumors of their wedding hall/ballroom being sold or closed were just that: rumors, said Paul and Connie Louis, co-owners since 2003 of the Ponderosa Ballroom in Walford, Iowa. The two addressed the gossip Sunday, March 18, 2018, during the Czech Heritage Foundation’s St. Joseph’s Day Dance, a longtime annual tradition at the hall. […]
Maple beer and ice cream featured at 35t...
The Indian Creek Nature Center is adding a new twist to this year’s annual Maple Syrup Festival. To celebrate its 35th anniversary, the festival will offer locally made Maple Fest beer and maple ice cream for sale at the event, happening Saturday, March 24, and Sunday, March 25, 2018. Related: Nature Center, Frontier Co-op announce […]
Eating local at Eastern Iowa restaurants
By Cindy Hadish/for Lure magazine Take one bite into a smoked pork belly slider at the Quarter Barrel Arcade & Brewery and it’s obvious this isn’t your typical “bar food.” Quarter Barrel, 616 Second Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, is among the Corridor restaurants making a conscious effort to locally source their ingredients, to provide higher […]
Time to stop pruning oak trees in Iowa
Important information today – March 6, 2018 – from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources about trimming your oak trees: It may still be cold outside, but it’s time to stop pruning oak trees to prevent the spread of oak wilt. “The best way to prevent the spread of oak wilt is to not prune […]
Photos: Linn County Master Gardeners 201...
CEDAR RAPIDS – Hundreds of gardeners were treated to a taste of spring Saturday, March 3, during the 2018 Winter Gardening Fair. Hosted by the Linn County ISU Extension Master Gardeners, the annual event was held at Kirkwood Community College, with more than 40 sessions, plus a keynote speech. Related: 2017 Winter Gardening Fair photos […]