Many volunteers and environmental groups joined together Saturday, April 20, for Eco-Fest 2013. Events were held throughout the New Bohemia district in southeast Cedar Rapids, including NewBo City Market, CSPS and the Cherry Building. After a week of rain and cold temperatures, the sun made an appearance, just in time for this early celebration of […]
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Green pledges and home composting part o...
More exciting Earth Week events are being added to the April calendar, with Johnson County’s activities coming up April 23 and April 25, 2013. Here is more from Becky Soglin, Johnson County Sustainability Assistant: Iowa City, Iowa – As part of Earth Week activities, Johnson County will host opportunities for making green pledges and learning […]
No surprise: drought threat diminishes i...
Today’s water summary update from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources may seem a gross understatement to residents of Eastern Iowa with flooded basements this week. The DNR reported this week’s drought monitor continues the improvement trend that began in early March 2013.
Flash flood warning continues in Johnson...
Today’s rain in Eastern Iowa has been incessant and the forecast calls for more. Iowa City has been especially hard-hit, with New Pioneer Food Co-op documenting the rising Ralston Creek near the store. I’ve been hearing that Solon is looking for volunteers to help sand bag, as well. Here is more from the National Weather […]
How wet is it? Iowa receives most rainfa...
If you think it’s been particularly rainy lately in Iowa, you’re right. From April 7-14, Iowa experienced its wettest week since July 2010, with a statewide average of 2.90 inches of rain, according to today’s USDA Crop and Weather Report. That compares to a weekly normal of
Eco-Fest shines light on individual acti...
CEDAR RAPIDS – Earth Day remains relevant, even 43 years after its inception, say organizers of a Cedar Rapids event that pays tribute to that day. Eco-Fest 2013 will be celebrated in the New Bohemia area of southeast Cedar Rapids from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 20, with music, interactive learning stations and […]
Weekend Photo Gallery: Harrison garden b...
The weather remained brisk for mid-April, but the sun was shining this weekend as Eastern Iowans helped Matthew 25 build a school garden at Harrison Elementary in Cedar Rapids and celebrated the grand opening of Wickiup Hill Learning Center’s $3.8 million expansion near Toddville. The expansion added 2,200-square-feet of exhibit space among other amenities. See […]
Wickiup Hill expansion grand opening set...
TODDVILLE – If you haven’t been to the Wickiup Hill Learning Center lately, now is a good time. A $3.8 million expansion has added 2,200-square-feet of exhibit space, among other amenities. The grand opening will be this Saturday, April 13, 2013, from 10 a.m.
Climate change documentary to be shown a...
The coming weeks are busy ones with Earth Day/week/month activities throughout Eastern Iowa. Coe College sent information today about a climate change documentary that will be shown in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, April 23, 2013:
Viticulture: the Lesser Babka
CEDAR RAPIDS – I thought I wouldn’t be ruthless enough during our viticulture class tonight at Kirkwood Community College. The opposite proved true.