This news was just released tonight by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources: PALO – A Hiawatha woman died after being struck by lightning early Saturday evening at Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area near Palo in Linn County.
New Village Farmers Market gets under wa...
CEDAR RAPIDS – The new Village Farmers Market kicked off its season on Saturday, June 13, at Sokol Park, along the Cedar River. Several vendors braved the rain and said they had a decent turnout, in spite of the weather. A good mix of fresh produce (the strawberries were delicious!) baked goods, including kolaches, plants […]
June is the “new July” for garden walks
Opportunities to view gorgeous gardens abound this month, with several tours in the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids area. Some of the garden walks that previously were held in July have been moved to June, which seems particularly fitting this season, with many gardens already sporting the lushness of July. Let’s hope for beautiful weather […]
Photo gallery: Downtown Farmers Market 2...
Could anyone have asked for a more beautiful day to kick off the 10th anniversary season of the Downtown Farmers Market? The combination of picture-perfect weather and a long stretch since the final market of last year brought out the crowds to buy lettuce, radishes, strawberries, jams, local wines and cheese, handcrafted items and more. […]
Downtown Farmers Market kicks off 10th a...
Whether you love it or do your best to avoid it, downtown Cedar Rapids will be packed this Saturday, June 6, as the Downtown Farmers Market launches its 10th anniversary season. The market runs from 7:30 a.m. to noon in a slightly different location this year, due to construction in Greene Square Park.
“Morelabration” planned for Morel Hunter
Morel hunters in central Iowa are having a Morelabration Day! An outing is planned for Morel Hunters of Iowa – a 4,000-person group – at Ledges State Park near Boone. One of the organizers notes that at least 200 people plan to attend.
Red-tailed hawk tended by parents in Ced...
Meeting nature photographers Linda and Robert Scarth today was both a pleasure and a bit surreal. I watched as they set up their cameras in Cedar Rapids and joked with them about bird-watching. It turned out that’s exactly what they had in mind. A young red-tailed hawk had fallen from its nest, or ventured out […]
What’s all the hubbub about food hubs?
By Cindy Hadish/for the Radish Magazine The word “food” can easily evoke a mental image, while the term “food hub” is a bit more nebulous. Still, more people are becoming familiar with food hubs as a way to bring food from the farm to the table, and a new report shows food hubs are playing […]
Village Farmers Market seeks vendors in ...
CEDAR RAPIDS – Market-goers who fondly recall the Riverside Roundhouse will soon be able to attend farmers markets in Czech Village. With less than two weeks remaining, the Czech Village Association is still accepting applications for vendors. Spots remain available for produce vendors, with a few spaces for crafts.
Historic homes and gardens in Iowa City ...
IOWA CITY – If you’ve never seen a Moffitt cottage, you have a wonderful opportunity coming up this Sunday, May 31. Seven historic Moffitt homes, as well as other houses and gardens, will be featured on a walking tour sponsored by Friends of Historic Preservation, in partnership with the Lucas Farms Neighborhood Association. Moffitt cottages […]