Trees Forever is marking a milestone this year as the Marion-based nonprofit celebrates its 25th anniversary. Throughout the year, Trees Forever is hosting 25 special events to highlight the accomplishments achieved together with the community in roadside plantings, improving water quality, providing more shade for communities, habitat and so much more. The first anniversary event […]
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Maple Syrup Festival in Cedar Rapids to ...
CEDAR RAPIDS – Rich Patterson will take on a different role at the Indian Creek Nature Center’s upcoming Maple Syrup Festival. Patterson is officially ending his career at the Nature Center on Feb. 28 and will be volunteering both mornings at the 2014 Syrup Fest on Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2.
Last dish: Two more permanent vendors en...
UPDATE: NewBo City Market announced that Saucy Focaccia will replace one of the anchor merchants leaving the market. See more about the new vendor below. (Posted Feb. 22, 2014) CEDAR RAPIDS – Customers will have to go elsewhere for their soul food and borscht. Iowa Soul Food Company and Russian Delights ended their run this […]
Photo gallery: 2014 Winter Gardening Fai...
The name of the Winter Gardening Fair was especially fitting today. Looking out the windows of Kirkwood Community College, we could see the snow accumulating as, indoors, master gardeners and other experts discussed perennial plant combinations, straw bale gardening, mushroom hunting and more. This is one event that I return to year after year because […]
Indian Creek Nature Center plans move ah...
CEDAR RAPIDS – The Indian Creek Nature Center released images today that show what the center’s new building will look like. Executive Director John Myers noted that the new “Amazing Space” campus will be Iowa’s only sustainable, netzero energy project and the only Nature Center worldwide to pursue the Living Building Challenge certification. The new […]
Fascinating footage seen through lens of...
Ever wonder what happens in the woods when people are not around? You can find out, through a new exhibit of trail camera shots at the Indian Creek Nature Center. A bit of a warning might be warranted for some of the “behind the scenes” photos taken by the Nature Center’s trail cams. Not all […]
Ground Hog Gala celebrates first program...
CEDAR RAPIDS – The 40-year program history of the Indian Creek Nature Center will be celebrated with a free “Ground Hog Gala” this coming Saturday, Feb. 1. Known for its trails, children’s programs, educational workshops, Maple Syrup Festival, HoneyFest, Nature’s Noel and more, the Nature Center was incorporated as a nonprofit in 1973, but a […]
Local foods, brews coming to Czech Villa...
By Cindy Hadish/Corridor Business Journal CEDAR RAPIDS – Gastronomic changes are coming to a Cedar Rapids hot spot. Several new restaurants are planned for the Czech Village/New Bohemia Main Street District, while other food establishments have ended their run. One of the most noticeable differences involves a replacement for Capones restaurant and bar, which closed […]
Another “yes” for New Pioneer Food Co-op
IOWA CITY – New Pioneer Food Co-op will be moving forward with plans for a new site in Iowa City, following a decisive vote from its members. The cooperative, which specializes in local, natural and organic foods, is looking to relocate its Iowa City store. It has already announced a site for a new store […]
Produce vendor soon ending its run at Ne...
CEDAR RAPIDS – One of the most visible vendors at NewBo City Market is closing its market booth. Morgan Creek Produce Market will end its run at NewBo on Jan. 1, 2014, said Bill and Robyn Rieckhoff, who operate the stand with Robyn’s father, Bob Vanous. Because the market is only open on Thursdays, Saturdays […]