IOWA CITY – An unusual twist to the unfolding Emerald Ash Borer saga in Iowa with the announcement today of the discovery of an adult beetle, but no apparent infestation. Read background on the destructive ash borer’s march across Iowa in these articles Advice for homeowners State quarantine begins Creston infestation and see more about […]
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Photo gallery: Hosta lovers “Czech out”
Shade-loving hosta plants are under a bright spotlight in Cedar Rapids this week, during the American Hosta Society national convention. With the theme of “Czech It Out,” the Harshbarger Hosta Society, which is hosting the event, is inviting the public, as well as conference-goers to take a look at the wide variety of hostas in […]
Hooked on hostas: Convention brings inte...
By Cindy Hadish/for the Corridor Business Journal CEDAR RAPIDS — In the plant world, Iowa is known for much more than growing corn. An international spotlight will focus on the state when Cedar Rapids hosts the American Hosta Society national convention from June 11 through June 14. “We have people coming from all over the […]
Market mania: photos from the first 2014...
CEDAR RAPIDS – Estimates that as many as 15,000 people crowd the core of Cedar Rapids during the Downtown Farmers Market seemed on-target June 7, as customers ambled elbow-to-elbow at the first market of the 2014 season. Even the new, free trolley service, meant to transport the crowds between downtown and the NewBo City Market, […]
Cedar Rapids prepares for first Downtown...
If you’re itchin’ for a taste of summer, you’re in luck. The Downtown Farmers Market in Cedar Rapids kicks off this season on Saturday, June 7, 2014, and a preview of what you will find there is now available. An Interactive Market Guide offers a map of the more than 200 vendors, along with descriptions […]
New Pi announces opening date for Cedar ...
CEDAR RAPIDS – New Pioneer Food Co-op’s number 1 question from the public, of late, has been about the opening date of its Cedar Rapids store. Last fall, Iowa City-based New Pi announced it would open a new store in the former Fin & Feather building, at 3338 Center Point Rd. NE, in Cedar Rapids. […]
Restaurants continue local tradition in ...
By Cindy Hadish/for Edible Iowa River Valley magazine Amana — When the Amana Heritage Society interviewed longtime residents for an oral history project, the communal kitchens that served the seven villages of this Eastern Iowa community echoed as a recurring theme. “Much of it was about their communal kitchen experience because that’s what their daily […]
Weeding parties keep Noelridge Park gard...
Noelridge is everyone’s park, as evidenced by a dedicated group of volunteers who keep the lush gardens looking incredible throughout the growing season. Anyone who would like to contribute to the scenic beauty of Noelridge Park is invited to a series of “weeding parties” that take place on select Saturdays, beginning today, May 31, 2014.
Market-to-Market will connect NewBo and ...
CEDAR RAPIDS – Fans of the large-scale Downtown Farmers Market in Cedar Rapids will have an easy way to make it to the NewBo City Market, too. Beginning at the first market June 7, a free trolley service will offer rides from downtown to the NewBo market at 1100 Third St. SE. The service will […]
Community food forest taking root in the...
Chris Rice points to a community food forest growing near Monmouth, Ill., as evidence of an idea that works. The forest, with shagbark hickory, hazelnuts, walnuts, pawpaws, American persimmons and more, was planted in 1967. As the concept finally spreads across the United States, the time is now to see a similar idea take root […]