By Cindy Hadish/Homegrown Iowan Donald Trump’s plan to stage a parade to display our nation’s military strength reminded me of the veterans I met during an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., several years ago. Most of the men and women on the one-day trip were in their 80s or 90s and were among the last […]
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Rebirth of an environmental movement in ...
HIAWATHA – A “green” coalition that sparked EcoFest, a popular Earth Day celebration, is being revitalized to face watershed and water quality concerns, climate change, infill development and other environmental issues. Thirty representatives of environmental groups, students, businesses and county and city staff met last week at Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center in Hiawatha for the […]
A royal opportunity for young Czech Iowa...
CEDAR RAPIDS – Young people with Czech ancestry have a unique opportunity in Iowa. The Czech Heritage Foundation, based in Cedar Rapids, sponsors the Czech Royal Court, a group of boys and girls ages 6 to 16 who represent their Czech heritage at festivals, parades and other events throughout the year. The foundation also sponsors […]
Registration opens for 2018 Winter Garde...
CEDAR RAPIDS – The 2018 Winter Gardening Fair, sponsored by the Linn County Master Gardeners, is scheduled for Saturday, March 3, at Kirkwood Community College. Attendees can choose from nearly 50 workshops and classes in four sessions, along with a keynote speech. Master gardeners and other experts will share their knowledge about ornamental grasses, native […]
Year in review: 2017 photo highlights
Some Iowans might say that 2017 was a divisive year, but there were also moments that brought us together. Here is a look back at some of the “homegrown” highlights of the good, the bad and the beautiful: Hundreds of protesters stood through a cold and cloudy afternoon in January 2017 in downtown Cedar Rapids […]
How cold is it? Iowa DNR cancels annual ...
Iowans who enjoy the outdoors endure a range of weather extremes, but the coming cold is too much for even the hardiest hikers. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for Eastern Iowa today, with snowfall ranging from 1 to 6 inches, followed by a prolonged wind chill advisory. That advisory, with wind […]
Final photos: New Bo Mercantile and Vint...
CEDAR RAPIDS – After 16 years in business, Sandy Rosenberger will close shop one final time. New Bo Mercantile & Vintage Shop, 215 11th Ave. SE, will end its run on Dec. 30, 2017. Rosenberger first opened her business, Hearthstone Gifts & Supplies, in Marion in 2001. The store carried soaps, do-it-yourself supplies and more. […]
Historic stagecoach stop part of rustic ...
By Cindy Hadish/for Iowa Gardener FRANKLIN, Iowa – A pre-Civil War limestone house, historic stagecoach stop and various outbuildings provide a rustic backdrop for perennials, reseeding annuals and other plants tended by Lori Jarvis. An artist, Lori adds creative touches throughout the acreage where she and husband Mike Jarvis live in the tiny town of […]
DNR shoots “elusive” elk in Eastern Iowa
Iowa Department of Natural Resources officials killed a wandering elk in Eastern Iowa during the weekend. Read more about today’s report from the DNR: Elusive elk put down Saturday by wildlife officials An elk of unknown origin in eastern Iowa was shot Saturday afternoon to protect the Iowa deer herd and domestic livestock from the […]
Annual Christmas bird count opens in Iow...
An annual survey of birds with more than a century-old history opened on Dec. 14. Volunteers can take one day between now and Jan. 5, 2018, to count every bird in a particular area of the state, as part of the annual effort. The event began when American ornithologist Frank Chapman suggested that the tradition […]