By Cindy Hadish/for City Revealed Czech Village and New Bohemia businesses and organizations offer plenty to do in Cedar Rapids this holiday season. In addition to shopping, dining, live music and other entertainment happening regularly in the Czech Village/New Bohemia Main Street District, several special events are planned to put people in a holiday mood […]
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Stand in solidarity with Standing Rock a...
Reports from protests of the Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota have detailed authorities using tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons against protesters. Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center, 120 E. Boyson Road, Hiawatha, will host an event Tuesday, Nov. 29, on behalf of the Standing Rock people who are opposing the pipeline. Reflections: Water is […]
Pre-opening party at new Natural Grocers...
Natural Grocers opens the doors to its new Cedar Rapids store on Nov. 23, 2016, but a select group of customers tried food samples, signed up for drawings and shopped early for two hours on Nov. 22. Store manager Josh Smith said about 200 people were expected for the pre-opening party at the new 15,000-square-foot […]
Ten reasons to shop local
By Cindy Hadish/for City Revealed Mayor Ron Corbett issued his “gavel challenge” after the September flood in Cedar Rapids, encouraging people to support flood-affected businesses. Corbett called on residents to visit at least 10 of the flood-affected businesses in October, and 15 for cyclists who have enjoyed the city’s investment in bike trails and lanes. […]
Community grows in Mound View Neighborho...
CEDAR RAPIDS – Today’s weather was perfect for gardening, even if it meant the end of the season. Several neighbors gathered to clean up the Mound View garden, on B Avenue NE. Amazingly, in November, tomatoes, summer squash, beans and other vegetables continue to grow. The garden not only offers healthy, wholesome food throughout the […]
Iowa votes still in play as Clinton and ...
Iowa has just six electoral votes, but an indication of the tight race here was evidenced with visits by both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on the same day. Clinton appeared outside the NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids this afternoon, with Trump’s visit scheduled for later in the night. During remarks that lasted about […]
Preparing for the big freeze in Iowa
Much of Iowa is under a frost or freeze warning tonight – Oct. 12, 2016 – into tomorrow morning. The National Weather Service notes that temperatures will drop to between 26 and 32 degrees over most of the state, including Linn, Johnson and Winneshiek counties, while frost is expected in southeastern counties, such as Scott, […]
“In God’s hands” Czech Village, New Bohe
By Cindy Hadish/Homegrown Iowan CEDAR RAPIDS – Even as they moved items to safety and sandbagged their buildings, some Czech Village business owners questioned whether or not they would return, as they prepared for what could be the second worst flood in the city’s history. As of Sunday, Sept. 25, the National Weather Service predicted […]
Flooding concerns rise in Iowa; help nee...
Iowans who experienced the floods of 2008 are closely watching forecasts, as rain continues and river levels rise, potentially to near-record flooding. As of Saturday afternoon, (Sept. 24, 2016) the National Weather Service had moderated its flood stage prediction for the Cedar River in Cedar Rapids, back down to 24 feet by Tuesday morning. Uncertainty, […]
Nature watch: the praying mantis
By Cindy Hadish/Homegrown Iowan Fall is an excellent time to view interesting insects and one of the most fascinating is the praying mantis. With its bulging eyes, elongated body and front legs that sometimes appear to be crossed in prayer, praying mantises may unnerve some people, but actually are beneficial. Their prey includes flies, grasshoppers, […]