Two upcoming dinners the last weekend of October will benefit two worthwhile organizations in Eastern Iowa. Fortunately, the events are on separate days, so you can indulge your gastronomic desires and attend both. The Local Food Banquet, with silent and live auctions, is set for Oct. 25, 2014, to benefit the Iowa Valley RC&D. The […]
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Iowa scientists concerned about spread o...
We’ve long read reports about the increased spring rains, elevated chances for flooding and other issues that accompany climate change. A new statement by scientists in Iowa now spells out the human health effects. Iowa scientists investigating climate change are concerned about new infectious diseases arising in the Midwest, as the organisms that carry them, […]
As opening day nears, New Pioneer could ...
CEDAR RAPIDS – New Pioneer Food Co-op’s new store in Cedar Rapids might open sooner than expected. Store leaders recently said the new location should be open by the holiday season, before the end of 2014. See more here: New Pioneer and other stores to open in CR But “holiday” could also refer to another […]
Orchid show at Noelridge Greenhouse offe...
As the weather turns chilly, there remains one wonderful, warm sanctuary for plant-lovers in Cedar Rapids. The Noelridge Greenhouse is a great place to escape the cold and an upcoming orchid show offers a timely excuse to go. Read about the gardens at Noelridge Park in these articles: National garden contest at Noelridge Noelridge weeding […]
Sutliff Cider makes its mark in a growin...
By Cindy Hadish/for Radish Magazine LISBON – Had their small apple orchard proven less productive when they first moved to Iowa, the owners of Sutliff Cider would likely be brewing beer instead of their award-winning hard cider. “There are only so many apple crisps and apple pies you can make,” said Scott Ervin, 54, co-owner […]
Opening and closing: crowds rush The Fre...
CEDAR RAPIDS – When store leaders saw the crowd gathered outside The Fresh Market before its scheduled grand opening on Wednesday, Oct. 1, they decided to let customers in early. Brian Wittman, vice president for The Fresh Market’s north zone, said customers already were lined up outdoors when he arrived at 7 a.m. Officially, the […]
Three-way grocery store “race” nears fin
By Cindy Hadish/For the Corridor Business Journal CEDAR RAPIDS — Three east-side grocery stores could open their doors within months of each other, but store leaders insist it’s not a race to see who can finish first. The Fresh Market, New Pioneer Food Co-op and Fareway all will open new stores just a few minutes’ […]
Apple Daze at the Youngville Café and mo
Market manager Lorraine Van Fleet just called to tell me about Apple Daze at the Youngville Farmers Market. If you drive Highway 30, west of Cedar Rapids, you’ll recognize the Youngville Café, at the intersection of Hwy. 30 and 218. The building, on the historic Lincoln Highway, is listed on the National Register of Historic […]
Farmers on the auction block at Food-for...
IOWA CITY – The name of Local Foods Connection’s upcoming fundraiser – Food-for-Everyone – is enticing of itself. The live and silent auction items crank it up a notch, with CSA shares, stunning artwork and, my personal favorite, three area farmers up on the auction block. I’m told you don’t get to keep the farmers […]
More weekend photos: Culinary Ride!
SOLON – It was a case of too many good things happening at once. I missed out on this Sunday’s Fourth Annual Culinary Ride, part of the Field to Family Festival, because I was at another festival in Cedar Rapids. Fortunately, my cousin, Judy Beuter, helped me live vicariously. Her farm in rural Solon was […]