CEDAR RAPIDS – More than 2,000 visitors took a shuttle to the top of Mount Trashmore to see views of the city during EcoFest. With an elevation of 948 feet, the man-made peak is the highest point in Linn County, [...]
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Attendees at last year’s EcoFest wore light jackets and some were in shorts. This year, the hope is that the snow will be gone for the annual celebration, scheduled for Saturday, April 21. While some activities [...]
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By Cindy Hadish/for Iowa Gardener Becki Lynch’s approach to gardening has changed over time, ultimately benefiting bees, butterflies and birds. “It started as a very formal garden,” Becki said of the early years at her Cedar Rapids home, where she [...]
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WALFORD – Rumors of their wedding hall/ballroom being sold or closed were just that: rumors, said Paul and Connie Louis, co-owners since 2003 of the Ponderosa Ballroom in Walford, Iowa. The two addressed the gossip Sunday, March 18, 2018, during the Czech Heritage Foundation’s St. Joseph’s Day Dance, a longtime annual tradition at the hall. […]
The Indian Creek Nature Center is adding a new twist to this year’s annual Maple Syrup Festival. To celebrate its 35th anniversary, the festival will offer locally made Maple Fest beer and maple ice cream for sale at the event, happening Saturday, March 24, and Sunday, March 25, 2018. Related: Nature Center, Frontier Co-op announce […]
By Cindy Hadish/for Lure magazine Take one bite into a smoked pork belly slider at the Quarter Barrel Arcade & Brewery and it’s obvious this isn’t your typical “bar food.” Quarter Barrel, 616 Second Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, is among the Corridor restaurants making a conscious effort to locally source their ingredients, to provide higher […]
Important information today – March 6, 2018 – from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources about trimming your oak trees: It may still be cold outside, but it’s time to stop pruning oak trees to prevent the spread of oak wilt. “The best way to prevent the spread of oak wilt is to not prune […]
CEDAR RAPIDS – Hundreds of gardeners were treated to a taste of spring Saturday, March 3, during the 2018 Winter Gardening Fair. Hosted by the Linn County ISU Extension Master Gardeners, the annual event was held at Kirkwood Community College, with more than 40 sessions, plus a keynote speech. Related: 2017 Winter Gardening Fair photos […]
CEDAR RAPIDS – The Indian Creek Nature Center today announced its strategic vision for the 190-acre Etzel Sugar Grove Farm, as well as the lead gift of $150,000 from local organic products manufacturer, Frontier Co-op, to the project’s seed funding campaign. The farm, located about four miles northwest of the Tuma Soccer Complex in rural […]
By Cindy Hadish/for Iowa Gardener Dreams of an acreage were put on hold when Doug and Gale Koch moved to a home in a core neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, but that didn’t stop the couple from growing their own inner-city haven. The two have lived in their 1920’s house for more than 22 years and […]
By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – An adoring crowd greeted Sen. Bernie Sanders back to Cedar Rapids, during a “Repeal the TrumpTax” tour of the Midwest. Sounding much like his presidential campaign rallies of 2016, Sanders (I-Vt.) spoke to hundreds of supporters Friday, Feb. 23, at Veterans Memorial Coliseum. “Now is not the time for […]
Cedar Rapids residents can apply for free design and installation of a rain garden, a landscaping feature that captures rain water runoff on your property and can help improve water quality downstream. Rain gardens not only provide a functional value, but can add beauty to your yard, as well. AmeriCorps is partnering with the city […]
CEDAR RAPIDS – Czechs in Cedar Rapids are carrying on the longtime Mardi Gras-style costume ball tradition known as Šibřinky. Hosted by Sokol Cedar Rapids, the event has been celebrated the past several years at the St. Wenceslaus Church gym – including one on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018 – after decades at the former Sokol […]
