The Indian Creek Nature Center just opened its new headquarters last year and today announced a major boost to its future sustainability. Related: Maple Syrup Festival 2017 details Read more from the Nature Center: Indian Creek Nature Center is pleased to announce a $1 million gift as proceeds from the sale of eight acres of […]
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Spring ahead this weekend
Many people like to gripe about the switch to Daylight Saving Time, as we “lose” an hour of sleep, but having daylight an hour later will make it seem like spring is on its way, even if the temperatures say otherwise. Remember to “spring ahead” with your clocks this weekend, as we make the switch, […]
Lion Bridge brews sustainable future
By Cindy Hadish/for Radish Magazine CEDAR RAPIDS – Operating a brewery is energy-intensive, but the owners of Lion Bridge Brewing Company in Cedar Rapids have forged a sustainable future based on their environmental beliefs. “It’s definitely at the forefront of our business ideals; how can we be more efficient and greener,” said Ana McClain, who […]
Sap flows early in warm winter as Indian...
CEDAR RAPIDS – Unusually high temperatures in February started the sap flowing early in maple trees in Iowa, and the amount of sap has been high, as well. That’s a good thing for the Indian Creek Nature Center, which is gearing up for its 34th annual Maple Syrup Festival, this year at its new location […]
Photo Gallery: Winter Gardening Fair 201...
Iowans had a taste of spring earlier this week, but gardeners had a full dose today during the Winter Gardening Fair at Kirkwood Community College. The annual event, held this year on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, attracts hundreds of gardeners who attend workshops and presentations on a wide variety of topics, from using herbs to […]
Iowan pleads guilty to possessing protec...
Even as the bald eagle population has rebounded in Iowa and elsewhere, the bird remains a protected species. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking information on the death of one bald eagle near Des Moines. Read on for more from the DNR: The search continues for the party responsible for the death of […]
Cedar Rapids chops down Tomahawk Park tr...
The city of Cedar Rapids is continuing a string of tree removals, this time in a city park. At least a dozen trees are being removed this week from Tomahawk Park and along E Avenue NE, where the street is being widened, in conjunction with construction of Mount Mercy University’s new outdoor athletics complex. Among […]
Do warm temperatures signal an early mor...
Iowa is inching close to the factors needed to converge to launch the morel season. Daytime temperatures in some parts of the state have been at 70 degrees, with night-time temps above 40. Moisture hasn’t been ideal, with a particularly snow-free winter, but recent rains put a dent in that, as well. Most importantly, one […]
Iowa losing small farms, while larger fa...
Iowa lost 500 farms last year, according to information released Feb. 17, 2017, by the United States Department of Agriculture. The National Agricultural Statistics Service report showed the total number of farms in Iowa in 2016 was 87,000, down 500 farms compared to one year ago. At the same time, however, the total farmland in […]
Iowa welcomes immigrants in naturalizati...
“The United States has a long history of welcoming immigrants from all parts of the world. America values the contributions of immigrants who continue to enrich this country and preserve its legacy as a land of freedom and opportunity.” — U.S. Department of Homeland Security By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS — Their smiles said it […]