CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — As the city prepares to close the 16th Avenue Bridge of Lions once again, this time for preventive maintenance, Houby Days organizers hope the closure doesn’t rain on their parade. The annual festival, scheduled for May 17-19, 2024, in Czech Village, will honor Iowa Hawkeye women’s basketball player and former Washington […]
Plant sales jump start gardens in Easter...
Iowa’s roller-coaster weather continues this spring, after record high temperatures in February followed by winterlike winds and frost just this weekend in late April. Read about the Three Frozen Kings frost warning legend Generally, perennials, such as hosta, daylilies and native plants, can tolerate frost, though some annual flowers and vegetables are tender and prefer […]
Photos: EcoFest 2024 in Cedar Rapids, Io...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Hundreds of visitors braved a blustery cold day to see educational exhibits, watch a recycled clothing fashion show, learn about environmental nonprofits, eco-businesses and more during EcoFest at NewBo City Market. The annual event, which began in 2010 and was held this year on Saturday, April 20, celebrates Earth Day. A […]
Iowa City Council gives tepid approval t...
IOWA CITY — After a storm-delayed start and more than 90 minutes of public comment and discussion, the Iowa City Council passed the first of three readings needed to rezone the property where Pagliai’s Pizza is located to become a local historic landmark. While the April 16 vote was unanimous, both Mayor Bruce Teague and […]
Czech Three Frozen Kings legend warns ga...
It might feel like summer this weekend, but gardeners are warned to heed a Czech legend that guards against a late frost. The legend is known under various names, including the Three Frozen Kings, the three icemen – tři ledovi muži – or Three Ice Saints, Three Frozen Men and Three Iron Men, and warns […]
Cedar Rapids sets stage for new Czech Vi...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Plans are being finalized to replace the beloved Czech Village roundhouse with a new building as part of a larger development. City staff and consultants briefed a roomful of people April 10, 2024, about the updated plans for what they call the LightLine Loop. A rendering of the new Czech Village […]
Iowa City solar eclipse viewing party ph...
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Thousands of students, faculty and other spectators gathered outdoors Monday, April 8, 2024, at the University of Iowa for solar eclipse viewing parties. The University of Iowa Department of Physics and Astronomy and Sciences Library hosted viewing events on the Pentacrest and in the Sciences Library Courtyard on Iowa Avenue in […]
Historic gymnasium in Iowa set for demol...
MOUNT PLEASANT, Iowa — Less than a year after Iowa Wesleyan University closed, plans are already moving forward to demolish a historic building on the campus in Mount Pleasant. The Iowa Wesleyan Board of Trustees sold most of the campus, including the majority of buildings to the Mount Pleasant School District, but a buyer did […]
Final Four photos: Carver-Hawkeye Watch ...
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Fans rode a roller coaster of emotions as the University Iowa Women’s basketball team squeaked out a win in the Final Four of the NCAA tournament. Thousands cheered on the Hawkeyes from Carver-Hawkeye Arena during an April 5 watch party as the team beat the University of Connecticut 71-69 on the […]
Where to find solar eclipse viewing part...
A rare solar eclipse will dim the skies in Eastern Iowa on Monday, April 8, 2024, and while a total eclipse will not occur in Iowa, parts of the state will see the eclipse reach near-totality, an event that will not occur again in the continental United States for another 20 years. NASA notes that […]