Independence, Iowa, is home to one of the largest remaining grist mills in the state. The Wapsipinicon Mill, built in 1867 to 1870, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Overlooking the Wapsipinicon River at 100 First St. W, the interior offers breathtaking views of the dam through some of its more than […]
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Great River Road shines along Mississipp...
(Editor’s note: Check with the establishments on updated hours/closures when planning your trip.) By Cindy Hadish The Great River Road National Scenic Byway serves as a reminder of the diverse and breathtaking scenery that Iowa has to offer, along with local restaurants, unique shops and other attractions. From the towering limestone bluffs in the northeast […]
Photos: Market After Dark 2017
CEDAR RAPIDS – The weather was perfect for Market After Dark, until it wasn’t. A brief downpour put a damper on the nighttime market and sent crowds scattering, but not before bands played, dancers performed and people filled the streets of downtown Cedar Rapids, for the third annual event. Market After Dark, the night version […]
Daylily gardens in Central City, Iowa, b...
By Cindy Hadish/for Iowa Gardener As their name suggests, each blossom of a daylily lasts only one day, but Zora Ronan’s daylily gardens provide a kaleidoscope of color from early June through frost. Zora and her husband, Paul, moved to 32 acres of farmland in rural Central City about 20 years ago, where they quickly […]
No dogs allowed at nighttime farmers mar...
CEDAR RAPIDS – Market After Dark, the night version of the Downtown Farmers Market, is prohibiting pets at its upcoming event this weekend, although service animals are allowed. During the nighttime market’s first two years, some customers brought dogs, as they are allowed during the regular daytime Downtown Farmers Markets, but Ellen Bardsley, communications manager […]
Photos: Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
CEDAR RAPIDS – Clouds put a damper on the day, but attendees found a silver lining at the Cedar Rapids Public Library’s Solar Eclipse Viewing Party. Hundreds of people gathered on the downtown library’s rooftop on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, to try to catch a glimpse of the eclipse and watched the NASA livestream in […]
Longtime Brucemore garden tradition come...
CEDAR RAPIDS – Earlier this year, Brucemore ended its annual plant sales and now, the long tradition of the Brucemore Garden and Art Show has ended, as well. Typically held in late August, the event featured presentations by Master Gardeners and other guest speakers, food demonstrations using in-season produce, guided tours of the historic Brucemore […]
Where can you experience the total eclip...
You don’t have to fly your Learjet to Nova Scotia to see the total eclipse of the sun. (Apologies to Carly Simon.) A narrow swath of Iowa will be in the “path of totality” during the eclipse, happening Monday, Aug. 21, 2017. Other portions of Iowa are in the 90 percent or greater range of […]
Johnson County Poor Farm returning to it...
By Cindy Hadish/for Radish Magazine IOWA CITY – Children of different backgrounds play together in farm fields as their parents share water, tools and advice while gardening at the Johnson County Poor Farm. The Iowa Valley Global Food Project is one of the ways the community is taking the Poor Farm back to its roots […]
Market After Dark returning to downtown ...
By Cindy Hadish/Homegrown Iowan CEDAR RAPIDS – Warning: Market After Dark is not for everyone. The 2017 Market After Dark is set from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, from Second to Fifth Street and Second Avenue to Third Avenue SE. Attracting an average of 30,000 attendees in its first two years, the nighttime […]