CEDAR RAPIDS – Hundreds of gardeners were treated to a taste of spring Saturday, March 3, during the 2018 Winter Gardening Fair. Hosted by the Linn County ISU Extension Master Gardeners, the annual event was held at Kirkwood Community College, with more than 40 sessions, plus a keynote speech. Related: 2017 Winter Gardening Fair photos […]
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Photos: Bernie Sanders returns to Iowa
By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – An adoring crowd greeted Sen. Bernie Sanders back to Cedar Rapids, during a “Repeal the TrumpTax” tour of the Midwest. Sounding much like his presidential campaign rallies of 2016, Sanders (I-Vt.) spoke to hundreds of supporters Friday, Feb. 23, at Veterans Memorial Coliseum. “Now is not the time for […]
Photos: Demonstrators call for end to gu...
By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – Advocates in favor of common-sense legislation to help end gun violence staged a peaceful vigil Sunday, Feb. 18, in Greene Square Park. About 300 people braved raw winds that made it difficult to keep candles lit in memory of victims of mass shootings, including last week’s school shooting that […]
Photos: DACA supporters march in Cedar R...
By Cindy Hadish Advocates showed their love for the nation’s “Dreamers” during a Valentine’s Day march and rally in Cedar Rapids. More than 60 people walked from Coe College to the Linn County Courthouse on a relatively balmy winter day, with temperatures in the low 40s. Chanting “education not deportation” and more, the supporters made […]
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 […]
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. […]
Final photos: Sub City in historic downt...
CEDAR RAPIDS – Joe Pilcher was among the regular customers at Sub City, finding it a convenient spot to go for lunch from his job in downtown Cedar Rapids. Both he and his wife, who also works downtown, like to support local businesses and enjoyed the fresh bread, meat and other sandwich ingredients, but Pilcher […]
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 […]
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 […]
Final photos: Last day of Salvation Army...
CEDAR RAPIDS – A longtime fixture in a historic district of downtown Cedar Rapids has come to a close. The Salvation Army Thrift Store, 717 Third Ave. SE, ended its 35-year run on Oct. 25, 2017. Acting store manager Sarah Celichowski said employees will transfer to the Salvation Army store that opened in April 2016 […]