The Indian Creek Nature Center this morning announced a collaboration with the Rodale Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to research and outreach in organic farming. Etzel Sugar Grove Farm, donated to the Nature Center, will transition to an organic operation and serve as the Midwest Organic Center, offering a training site, field days and other ways […]
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Iowans advised to stay indoors as polar ...
The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill warning for Wednesday, Jan. 30, through Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, for Iowa and other Midwestern states. Near historic cold and life-threatening wind chills are expected over the entire area through Thursday morning, the Weather Service reported. “The coldest temperatures since 1996 combined with wind are expected […]
Iowan shot and killed while coyote hunti...
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reported today than a Granville man died after being shot during a coyote hunt in northwest Iowa. Coyote hunting is legal year-round in Iowa. Read more about today’s announcement from the DNR: CLAY COUNTY, Iowa — On January 27, at approximately 11:15 a.m., Clay County Sheriff’s deputies, Iowa DNR […]
Dates announced for 2019 Downtown Farmer...
Apple and pumpkin lovers will appreciate a later date for the final Downtown Farmers Market of the 2019 season. The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance announced the dates for the coming season, including the popular Market After Dark, set for 6:30-11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019. Regular markets will be 7:30 a.m. to noon on […]
Iowa precipitation in 2018 second only t...
Recent weeks have seen little snowfall this winter in Iowa, but the past year saw nearly record-high precipitation totals. Related: Cedar Rapids marks 10-year flood anniversary Read on for more about 2018 precipitation and other weather-related information from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources: DES MOINES — In 2018, Iowa received 45 inches of rainfall […]
Shot fired at deer hits Iowan cleaning h...
UPDATE: Local 5 News caught up with shooting victim Janet Wright at her home. Watch the interview. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reported today that a woman in rural Ottumwa, in southeast Iowa, suffered a gunshot wound to the back of her head while cleaning the stove in her kitchen. Learn more from the […]
Master Gardeners open registration for W...
CEDAR RAPIDS – Registration has opened for the 14th Annual Winter Gardening Fair, to be held Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Kirkwood Community College. Tuition is $59 for the all-day event, which features more than 40 workshops by Iowa Master Gardeners and other gardening experts. See photos from the 2018 Winter Gardening Fair Learn more […]
A look back at 2018 in photos
Iowa had its share of ups and downs in 2018. Take a look back at some of the highs and lows chronicled by Homegrown Iowan during the past year: Iowans braved the cold last winter to demonstrate in favor of common-sense gun laws. Advocates in Cedar Rapids also turned out to show their support for […]
Cedar Rapids Czech School to celebrate 1...
By Cindy Hadish Czech School’s history in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, can be traced to a written program observing Jan Hus Day on July 6, 1870, which referenced Czech School teacher John B. Šuster, a date often cited as the start of the school. California’s Gold Rush of 1848, the failure of potato crops in their […]
Ending nears for Czech odyssey
As the Czech School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, begins to celebrate its 150th year in 2019, a project to document that history is nearing its end. For the past two years, in homes, care centers, at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library and elsewhere, I’ve talked to more than 50 people with Czech […]