Even with composting and recycling programs available in many areas of the state, Iowans still tend to toss some of those items into garbage cans, to be discarded in our landfills. A new statewide study shows that food waste – much of which could be composted – took the top spot among items that Iowans […]
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Young hunter shoots his brother; another...
Not only does Iowa have the distinction of a dog shooting a hunter this season, but several youths have been injured or involved in hunting accidents in the state. Learn about the most recent shootings from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources: JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa – An 11-year-old boy was injured in a hunting incident […]
Czech holiday traditions celebrated in C...
CEDAR RAPIDS – Holiday traditions came to life in Czech Village this weekend, with a Svatý Mikuláš celebration and the Old World Christmas Market. Both are patterned after festivities in the Czech Republic. Related: Photos of CzechFest and Goulash Day The eve of Svatý Mikuláš, known as St. Nicholas in the United States, typically takes […]
Century-old Iowa church unveils restorat...
CEDAR RAPIDS – The oldest Catholic parish in Cedar Rapids celebrated its grand reopening Saturday after undergoing months of restoration. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 857 Third Ave. SE, was built in 1914-1916, but its roots as a parish extend back to 1857, according to the National Register of Historic Places, when a wood-frame building was […]
Dog “shoots” hunter in Iowa
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reported today that a hunter was injured in north-central Iowa when a hunting dog stepped on the trigger guard of a shotgun. Here is more from the DNR: WRIGHT COUNTY, Iowa – DNR conservation officers responded to a personal injury hunting incident on November 29 around 1:20 p.m., in […]
Ethnic holiday celebration set for Dec. ...
A holiday tradition, celebrated widely in its place of origin, returns to Czech Village in Cedar Rapids on Friday, Dec. 1. The eve of Svatý Mikuláš, known as St. Nicholas in the United States, typically takes place on Dec. 5 in places that observe the Czech tradition, but has been held the first Friday in […]
Locate an Iowa tree farm for a locally g...
Before Black Friday became a frenetic day for shopping, the day after Thanksgiving for many families meant a trip to the local tree farm. If your family still follows that holiday tradition, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship offers the following information to locate a locally grown Christmas tree: “Iowa is fortunate to […]
Change underway in Iowa’s Bohemian Alps
History abounds in the Tama area of east-central Iowa, situated along the original Lincoln Highway. U.S. Highway 30, part of which follows that historic route, is being widened to four lanes for about 12 miles from Tama through Benton County. Related: Landmarks along Lincoln Highway Trees have been cut on the north side of the […]
Eleven-year-old boy injured in hunting a...
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reported today that an 11-year-old boy was injured while pheasant hunting in Jackson County. Iowa is not alone in allowing children to hunt when accompanied by an adult, though requirements vary from state to state, with some requiring an approved hunter education course and others, such as Maine, barring […]
Photos: History on the auction block at ...
CEDAR RAPIDS – Successful bidders carried home pieces of history from an auction on Sunday, Nov. 5, at Ushers Ferry Historic Village. Ann Cejka, program coordinator for the city-owned site, said items on the auction block had not been on exhibit since 2008, when Ushers Ferry lost 16 of its buildings during the flood that […]