HIAWATHA, Iowa — At a moment when many people feel disconnected — from the earth, from oneanother, and from themselves — the Rev. Dr. Lisa Dahill is inviting participants to step into a different wayof seeing and living: a world alive with sacred presence. Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center, at 120 E. Boyson Road, Hiawatha, is […]
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Iowa ag secretary candidate Chris Jones ...
FAIRFAX, Iowa — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture candidate Chris Jones will hold a communitymeeting focused on agriculture, water quality and the proposed Alliant Energy natural gaspower plant in Linn County. The meeting, open to the public, is scheduled for 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the Maple Grove Farm, 3388 73rd St., Fairfax. The […]
Photos: EcoFest 2026 in Cedar Rapids, Io...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Mother Nature smiled on this year’s EcoFest, with sunshine and mild temperatures. The annual celebration of Earth Day enjoyed picture-perfect weather on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at NewBo City Market, 1100 Third St. SE, after past EcoFest celebrations endured a range of bitter cold to balmy summer-like temperatures. Visitors enjoyed live […]
EcoFest readies for Cedar Rapids celebra...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — EcoFest, the popular Cedar Rapids celebration of Earth Day, is set to return on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The free event takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at NewBo City Market, 1100 Third St. SE. See photos from EcoFest 2025 Yoga and a visit from alpacas start the day, […]
Alliant’s proposed gas-fired power plant
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Dozens of residents voiced opposition to a proposed gas-fired power plant during an informational meeting hosted by the Iowa Utilities Commission. More than 250 people crowded into a ballroom March 23, 2026, in The Hotel at Kirkwood Center to hear Alliant Energy’s proposal for Morgan Valley Energy Center, a natural gas-fired […]
Google backs out of water study for prop...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Linn County Board of Supervisors addressed Google LLC’s abandonment of an agreement to fund a $500,000 water balance study, as the global tech behemoth instead pursues an agreement with Palo to build its planned $1 billion-plus data center. Supervisors responded to the news at their meeting March 4, 2026, noting […]
Learn how to create a pocket prairie bef...
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Before this Sunday’s Super Bowl game, gardeners can learn a better use for turf grass space in creating a pocket prairie during Project GREEN’s Second Sunday Garden Forum at the Iowa City Public Library. The event, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, is free and open to the public. If […]
Destructive invasive insect detected in ...
An eye-catching, destructive insect has been identified in southeast Iowa. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is asking Iowans to be on the lookout for the spotted lanternfly. Read more from the department’s notice, below: DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 24, 2025) – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) is asking Iowans […]
Picture-perfect day for EcoFest 2025 in ...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — April weather can be a tossup in Iowa, with winter-like days, or picture-perfect ones, as welcomed visitors to EcoFest 2025. The popular Earth Day celebration began in 2010 and was held this year on Saturday, April 26, at NewBo City Market, 1100 Third St. SE. While the day started with a […]
Prepare to spring ahead for Daylight Sav...
Iowa’s recent smack of winter weather belies the calendar’s march toward spring, and with it, the coming of Daylight Saving Time. Daylight Saving Time goes into effect at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 9, 2025, the second Sunday of March. If you have a clock that doesn’t automatically adjust, be sure to set them forward one […]