Morel mushroom hunters are holding out hope for finding the springtime delicacies, even after Iowa’s weather has fluctuated from summertime temperatures to winter-like snow within days. Related: Three Frozen Kings folklore A few counties in southern Iowa reported finding tiny morels or “micro-minis” as early as April 12, when the state experienced record or near-record […]
EcoFest to celebrate Earth Day in Cedar ...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The 2023 EcoFest celebration coincides with Earth Day this year, on Saturday, April 22. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., nearly 50 businesses, nonprofits and other organizations are set to showcase their environmental efforts with interactive displays outside of NewBo City Market, 1100 Third Ave. SE. Good Neighbor Iowa, the Indian […]
Wacky weather attests to Three Frozen Ki...
Gardeners who gave into temptation after multiple days of summerlike weather in mid-April would have done well to heed a Czech gardening legend. Known under various names, including the Three Frozen Kings, the three icemen – tři ledovi muži – or Three Ice Saints, Three Frozen Men or Three Iron Men, the Czech legend warns […]
Task force recommends Harrison Elementar...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — As the Cedar Rapids School District continues its facilities master plan, one deviation from the practice so far of demolishing a school to build a new one in its place is now in the hands of the School Board. A task force examined whether Harrison Elementary, 1310 11th St. NW, should […]
Easter Showcase underway at Noelridge Gr...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — After returning in 2022 since a hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Easter Showcase is underway again. The free event — where visitors can view tropical plants, cacti, seedlings and other plants that grow in the greenhouse — was not held in 2020 or 2021. This year’s Easter Showcase is […]
New bloom report showcases Iowa woodland...
A new Woodland Wildflower Report offers a weekly look at spring ephemerals from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Similar to the DNR’s fall foliage report, the weekly update is categorized by regions of Iowa. Read more from the Iowa DNR: Experience the best of Iowa’s spring season with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources […]
Good Friday potato planting confronts ga...
The potato-planting tradition on Good Friday could be premature for 2023. What has been a particularly cold spring might not bode well for getting potatoes in the ground this Friday, April 7, with temperatures dipping around the freezing mark just the week before. While some parts of Iowa are experiencing soil temperatures above 45 degrees […]
Holocaust survivor shares message in Ced...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Tova Friedman autographs dozens of books for audience members lined up after hearing her speak about surviving the Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination camp as a child. “Never forget,” she writes inside the cover of her recent book, “The Daughter of Auschwitz.” Then, one more request. “Can I take a picture of your number?” […]
Cedar Rapids project destroys historic s...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The city of Cedar Rapids has forged ahead with a project that included removing Oak Hill Cemetery’s historic stone wall. About 20 towering pine trees, which survived Iowa’s hurricane-strength derecho windstorm in 2020, also have been removed alongside the cemetery, at 1705 Mount Vernon Rd. SE. Both were cleared to make […]
In need of affordable housing, Cedar Rap...
NOTE: To voice your thoughts on whether the city should allow the homes to be relocated, the Cedar Rapids City Manager’s Office can be contacted at: 319-286-5080 or citymanager@cedar-rapids.org CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids City Council has voted to move forward with plans to remove homes along Ellis Boulevard NW for flood protection. […]