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. […]
Photos: A blustery St. Patrick’s parade
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Despite temperatures hovering around the freezing mark and winds making it feel even colder, hardy spectators and participants turned out for the St. Patrick’s Parade on Saturday, March 11, 2023, in downtown Cedar Rapids. This year was the second time organizers with SaPaDaPaSo — the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Society — […]
St. Patrick’s Day Parade could use a wee
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Organizers with SaPaDaPaSo — St. Patrick’s Day Parade Society — last year cited a challenge with finding volunteers during the workweek in moving the traditional parade to a day other than St. Patrick’s Day on March 17. The 2023 parade, set for 1 p.m. Saturday, March 11, starting at Sixth Street […]
Spring ahead this weekend
It might seem too soon, but it will be time to “spring ahead” this weekend with Daylight Saving Time. The change happens at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 12, 2023, the second Sunday of March. While we lose an hour of sleep, we “gain” an hour of daylight. While much of the snow has melted in […]
Free Iowa City garden forum to focus on ...
The final Second Sunday Garden Forum of 2023 in Iowa City will highlight recycling and other ways to take action to reduce our environmental footprint. See photos from EcoFest in Cedar Rapids Read more about the event from Project GREEN: IOWA CITY — Project GREEN and the Iowa City Public Library will offer a Second […]
Location revealed for new Cedar Rapids h...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The location for the new magnet school in Cedar Rapids, City View Community High School, was revealed during the Feb. 27, 2023, School Board meeting. Dan DeVore, principal of the forthcoming magnet school, said the school will be located in the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance building, 501 First St. SE. […]