The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reporting more frequent sightings of elk on trail cameras, particularly in central and western Iowa. Elk are a protected species in the state. Though native to Iowa, elk disappeared from the state as it was settled. Experts advise Iowans who encounter an elk — adults can weigh […]
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Rime ice vs. hoarfrost in Iowa
Freezing fog painted a pretty picture in Iowa this morning, but also created icy roads that, tragically, likely contributed to a deadly pileup on Interstate 80 near Iowa City. Fog is forecast again for Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Iowa, so take care on the roads. Meteorologists refer to the coating of white on leaves […]
Speakers, new seed swap announced for Wi...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Headliners, including Iowa PBS gardening show host Aaron Steil, have been announced for the 2023 Linn County Master Gardener’s Winter Gardening Fair, along with a new feature. Registration is now open for the 18th annual event, set for 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at the Kirkwood Regional […]
Iowan searches for niece adopted at birt...
Every year, the Cedar Rapids woman hopes for a Christmas miracle. Her niece was born on Dec. 23, 1963, or around that day, and was adopted by a Catholic couple in Cedar Rapids. The woman, who asked not to be named to protect the privacy of her sister — the girl’s mother — said efforts […]
Photos: Monumental move for Iowa one-roo...
By Cindy Hadish Clark “Bud” Derhammer wanted a last look at the schoolhouse he attended before it rolled off to a new destination on Dec. 5, 2022. Derhammer, 81, remembers playing in the Stony Point School yard back in the 1950s and crossing the creek to walk to school if the water “wasn’t too high.” […]
Holiday traditions continue in Czech Vil...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A Czech holiday known as Svatý Mikuláš was marked a few days early in Czech Village. The tradition, known in the United States as St. Nicholas Day, is celebrated in the Czech Republic on Dec. 6. Czech Village in Cedar Rapids has long held its annual celebration on the first Friday […]
One-room schoolhouse prepares for move i...
By Cindy Hadish Rae Jeanne Kilberger fondly remembers her days attending Stony Point School in Linn County, Iowa. Kilberger attended the one-room school from the time she was 10, when her family moved to a nearby farm, until she graduated from eighth grade in the early 1950s. “There were 23 of us,” she said of […]
Iowa Organic Conference returns to Iowa ...
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Iowa Organic Conference returns Nov. 20-21, 2022, to Iowa City for its annual event. This year’s theme is “Building Resiliency through Biodiversity and Conservation in Organic Farming,” with keynote speaker, Rattan Lal, World Food Prize Laureate and professor of soil science at Ohio State University, speaking on “Why Soil Quality […]
Iowa farmers markets move indoors for th...
Just as the outdoor farmers market season ends in Iowa, the indoor market season begins. Already, indoor markets have started in West Branch, Waverly, Decorah and elsewhere, while others are slated to start soon. One notable absence this season is the Mount Vernon Farmers Market, which ended both its indoor and outdoor markets this year […]
Prepare to “fall back” as Daylight Savin
Iowans have been able to enjoy pleasant weather, even as the calendar turned to November, but one sure signal of the approaching winter is the end of Daylight Saving Time. Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. Be sure to “fall back” and set your clocks back one hour before you go to […]