Today’s rain in Eastern Iowa has been incessant and the forecast calls for more. Iowa City has been especially hard-hit, with New Pioneer Food Co-op documenting the rising Ralston Creek near the store. I’ve been hearing that Solon is looking for volunteers to help sand bag, as well. Here is more from the National Weather […]
New Pioneer Food Co-op reaches 100 perce...
More often than not, I pass over the salmon or other seafood I know is supposed to be healthy at the grocery store after reading the labels. Just today, New Pioneer Food Co-op announced that customers should feel confident in all of the products offered in the New Pi seafood cases.
How wet is it? Iowa receives most rainfa...
If you think it’s been particularly rainy lately in Iowa, you’re right. From April 7-14, Iowa experienced its wettest week since July 2010, with a statewide average of 2.90 inches of rain, according to today’s USDA Crop and Weather Report. That compares to a weekly normal of
Eco-Fest shines light on individual acti...
CEDAR RAPIDS – Earth Day remains relevant, even 43 years after its inception, say organizers of a Cedar Rapids event that pays tribute to that day. Eco-Fest 2013 will be celebrated in the New Bohemia area of southeast Cedar Rapids from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 20, with music, interactive learning stations and […]
Weekend Photo Gallery: Harrison garden b...
The weather remained brisk for mid-April, but the sun was shining this weekend as Eastern Iowans helped Matthew 25 build a school garden at Harrison Elementary in Cedar Rapids and celebrated the grand opening of Wickiup Hill Learning Center’s $3.8 million expansion near Toddville. The expansion added 2,200-square-feet of exhibit space among other amenities. See […]
Seed Savers Exchange to host art exhibit...
I had a closeup look at the Ancient White Park cattle that live at the Seed Savers Exchange Heritage Farm and they are simply striking. The cattle are as beautiful as cattle can be and their calves even more so. A coming art exhibit will highlight that beauty beginning in May, along with a sound […]
Wickiup Hill expansion grand opening set...
TODDVILLE – If you haven’t been to the Wickiup Hill Learning Center lately, now is a good time. A $3.8 million expansion has added 2,200-square-feet of exhibit space, among other amenities. The grand opening will be this Saturday, April 13, 2013, from 10 a.m.
Climate change documentary to be shown a...
The coming weeks are busy ones with Earth Day/week/month activities throughout Eastern Iowa. Coe College sent information today about a climate change documentary that will be shown in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, April 23, 2013:
Viticulture: the Lesser Babka
CEDAR RAPIDS – I thought I wouldn’t be ruthless enough during our viticulture class tonight at Kirkwood Community College. The opposite proved true.
Learn about raising backyard hens at New...
They’re so cute as babies, but do you have what it takes to raise backyard chickens? Find out during this free educational session coming up this Saturday, April 13, 2013.