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From the ground up: Learn bulb care for spring, summer blooms

Learn about bugs at family event on Saturday

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Eat fresh: Eastern Iowa’s farmers markets

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Iowa Governor Terry Branstad addresses the Linn Eagles at the Cedar Rapids Country Club on Friday, Jan. 13, 2011, in Cedar Rapids. Branstad and Reynolds are bringing the Condition of the State address to communities across Iowa in a statewide tour. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)

Branstad commends Legislature for 2013 work

Property tax relief, education reform, health care expansion among landmark achievements

Gov. Terry Branstad today is hailing the members of split-control Legislature for their landmark session achievements.The five-term GOP governor says lawmakers succeeded in ...

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Branstad, Iowa legislators reach health-care expansion accord
"We want to embark on a new system that will truly revolutionize"
Iowa Legislature 2013 adjournment in sight, leaders say
Work on education reform plan, other outstanding issues could be completed Wednesday, leader say
Iowa Legislature health care negotiators hopeful of compromise
'Nobody's going to get their way totally'
Branstad: Veterans Home criticism getting political
Governor manintains residents of Marshalltown facility getting top-quality care
CDC says many Americans don’t get proper testing for hepatitis C
Second test needed to determine if patients with infection need further treatment
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A rib-eye by any other name

New meat names, labels arrive in stores this summer

 The summer grilling season just got easier — at least that’s what the National Pork Board and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association hope.The ...

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Can-do
Iowa author's newest cookbook focuses on canning
Take a shot at a new salad recipe
Glasses take guesswork out of assembling salads
Iowa City Regina provides roadmap for reducing food waste
Schools, other groups looking for more ways to send food to compost pile
Hy-Vee starts composting pilot project in Iowa City, Cedar Rapids
Food waste, produce and floral trimmings will be transported for composting
Iowa retirement communities join the fresh food movement
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United Way of East Central Iowa honors volunteers

2013 Outstanding Youth Volunteer has been volunteering for five years

It was a record year for United Way of East Central Iowa’s annual volunteer event.The organization received a total of 42 nominations for ...

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Weber Elementary sports camp gets kids playing
After-school activity emphasizes skills, fun for ASD students
Iowa City’s ‘Bicycle Friendly’ status upgraded
Iowa City is one of five Bicycle Friendly Communities in Iowa; it's the most highly regarded with a silver status
North Liberty wants public to help name new park
Entries due by June 15; park will be city's largest
Relax! It’s summer
Put down the planner, kids would rather keep it simple this summer
Stamp Out Hunger helps replenish food
National campaign is the largest one-day food drive; thousands of pounds of food delivered Saturday
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Books

Local authors Lennox Randon (left), Dennis Green and Rob Cline supported each other as they finished novels they'd been working on separately for a long time, and all three have now published their books. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)

Writing on deadline

Cancer diagnosis leads to writing group, 3 novels for Cedar Rapids men

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Humor and action mark Cedar Rapids author’s debut novel

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Hoopla

Summer Playlist

The top five arts and culture events in Eastern Iowa this week
Photo Gallery: Marion Arts Festival
Curbside cupcakes a sugary surprise in Cedar Rapids
Broadway musical will “rock” Cedar Rapids
Rope jumper skips merrily through ‘Quidam’
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From the ground up: Learn bulb care for spring, summer blooms
Learn about bugs at family event on Saturday
Wellington Heights housing initiative scoring victories
Program restoring houses to create more owner-occupied homes
From the ground up: It’s a wonderful time of the year
Don't miss the Linn County Master Gardener Plant Sale on May 18
From the ground up: What to look for when buying new seedlings
Transplants shorten the time between planting and harvest
From the Ground Up: May is a magical month for gardeners
But don't be tempted to plant before the frost date
Rustic hideaway
Cedar Rapids family’s home sits on 6 secluded acres
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