UPDATED 10 p.m. with statement from Cargill Residents opposed to Cargill constructing an industrial railyard in a prairie pollinator zone in their Cedar Rapids neighborhood were unfairly denied a hearing, according to the Iowa Court of Appeals. The court ordered in its Nov. 23, 2021, opinion that plaintiffs Rob and Kate Hogg and neighboring homeowners […]
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Month: November 2021
Iowa City conference aims to save the pl...
IOWA CITY, Iowa – After going virtual last year, the annual Iowa Organic Conference plans to return to an in-person format for 2021. The 21st annual Iowa Organic Conference will be held Nov. 28-29, at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Organizers will be monitoring COVID status and University of Iowa guidance, and will […]
Testing grounds: Iowa City couple transf...
By Cindy Hadish/for Lure magazine Kristy and Bob Walker each made a wish list of features to include in the home they were building in rural Iowa City, intending to cross off items as they learned what they could afford. Their bank didn’t say “no” to anything. The result: Kristy has her indoor pool and […]
Indoor farmers markets get underway in I...
Outdoor farmers markets in Iowa generally end their seasons in October, with indoor markets closely following behind. Locally grown squash, apples, root crops, such as potatoes and onions, and other produce is still available, along with local honey, meats, nuts, baked goods, handcrafted items and more. Special holiday markets in Iowa City return this year, […]