CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – A multimedia exhibit that opened Saturday, April 7, 2018, at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library offers a number of unique twists. The background story, itself, is a little-known narrative of 60,000 Czech and Slovak soldiers who seized the Trans-Siberian railroad during World War I and fought their way […]
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Master gardeners to share advice during ...
This month is off to a cold start in Iowa, but gardening season is not far away. The Linn County Master Gardeners and other experienced gardeners will share their expertise during talks at area libraries in April 2018, which are free and open to the public. See the list of talks here: Linn County Master […]
Easter Showcase offers respite from Iowa...
If the forecast for cold temperatures holds in Eastern Iowa, the perfect place to spend this weekend will be at the Easter Showcase inside the Noelridge Greenhouse in Cedar Rapids. The annual event is scheduled for Saturday, March 31, and Sunday, April 1, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Noelridge Greenhouse, 4900 […]
Maple beer and ice cream featured at 35t...
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 […]
Inner-city haven grows in Cedar Rapids, ...
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 […]
Photos: Bernie Sanders returns to Iowa
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 […]
Rain garden giveaway offered in Cedar Ra...
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 […]
Unconventional Czech tradition kept aliv...
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 […]
Photos: Demonstrators call for end to gu...
By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – Advocates in favor of common-sense legislation to help end gun violence staged a peaceful vigil Sunday, Feb. 18, in Greene Square Park. About 300 people braved raw winds that made it difficult to keep candles lit in memory of victims of mass shootings, including last week’s school shooting that […]
Photos: DACA supporters march in Cedar R...
By Cindy Hadish Advocates showed their love for the nation’s “Dreamers” during a Valentine’s Day march and rally in Cedar Rapids. More than 60 people walked from Coe College to the Linn County Courthouse on a relatively balmy winter day, with temperatures in the low 40s. Chanting “education not deportation” and more, the supporters made […]