Marion has an ideal, centrally located site for its farmers market at City Square Park, with a depot pavilion providing cover against the backdrop of the historic Main Street District. It was disappointing to hear the decision to end the Wednesday markets earlier this summer, but the Saturday markets continue, and a new Uptown Fall […]
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Market news: reason behind Marion’s chan
Some customers are put off by the crowds at large farmers markets, but I think it’s exciting for the vendors, who often do more business in one day than they can in several weeks of smaller markets. With that in mind, the next Downtown Farmers Market in Cedar Rapids is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. to […]
Finding the trolley; likes and dislikes ...
CEDAR RAPIDS – Many people shared their opinions about what they do and don’t like about the large-scale Downtown Farmers Market in Cedar Rapids after the first market of the season earlier this month. Some people like the crowds; some don’t. Some enjoy seeing the dogs at the market; others say that’s an accident waiting […]
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 […]
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 […]
Changes coming to Eastern Iowa farmers m...
Note: Find an updated list of more than 50 Eastern Iowa farmers markets all season here at Homegrown Iowan. For a printed copy, order the April 21 edition of the Corridor Business Journal at this link. By Cindy Hadish/For the Corridor Business Journal Danielle Martin and Laura Strabala are hanging up their baking hats after […]
Warm up at a winter market to fight the ...
Ali Alldredge sent out a reminder about this Saturday’s winter farmers market in Ely: Join us inside the Ely Public Library from 9:00 a.m. until noon for food, crafts, and conversation. The library’s (free) beginning knitting/crafting group will follow at 12:30–all are welcome. Also, this Saturday, “Farmer Dave” Miller won’t be making his usual appearance […]
Share your ideas for Homegrown Iowan
A feature on The Authentic Storytelling Project today about Homegrown Iowan offered an opportunity for me to reflect on the future of the website as we approach our anniversary. Homegrown Iowan is an extension of what I’ve been doing for years as a journalist: spreading the word about local foods, farmers markets, gardening and events […]
Buy local: where to find those last-minu...
I really hope this weather clears so I can make it to one of my favorite winter farmers markets this Saturday. Before Thanksgiving, I stocked up on local produce at Mount Vernon’s winter market and found everything I needed for several dishes, including sweet potato curry. The curry turned out quite well for my first […]