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Sky high: Skydiving an adrenaline-filled, peaceful experience

Reporter crosses Sky diving off bucket list

Roseann Weiderholt of Hazel Green Wisc., (left), Julie Thole of Maquoketa and Karen Schwenker of Maquoketa scoop up a helping of the food prepared during a Dutch oven cooking demonstration by Doug Gonner at the Hurtsville Interpretive Center in Maquoketa on May 13. (Nikole Hanna/The Gazette)

Going Dutch

Food lovin' from a Dutch oven

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Second grade students play at recess at Fairway Elementary School on May 14 in Wildwood, Mo. Recently, workers installed sun shades over the playground equipment to give the children shade during play. (Erik M. Lunsford/St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

The bright – and dark – side of the sun

By Cynthia Billhartz Gregorian/St. Louis Post-DispatchMemorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer, is nearing and the sun’s rays will be at their ...

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East Iowa clinics example of new model for health care
Officials say new facilities follow patients' demands
New half marathon run at Marion Arts Festival
Runners asked for longer, more challenging run
Iowa City, Penn State cases put mandatory reporters in spotlight
Cedar Rapids to continue pursuing Blue Zone goals
Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Mason City and Spencer chosen for initial designations 6
There’s no better way to keep aging at bay
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Baked Apricot Brioche. Tableware from Crate and Barrel. (Deb Lindsey/The Washington Post)

Time to simplify

5 ingredient recipes are perfect for spring

Jane Touzalin/The Washington PostWith spring comes an urge to simplify, to clean out, to pare down. In that spirit, we pored through our ...

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Hiawatha Elementary among test sites for gardening program
Goals include reducing childhood obesity through access to fresh produce
Iowa ranks second in new locally grown food index
The ranking is based on the number of farmers markets and community supported programs
Hamming it up with a childhood favorite
Symbol of the South
Practical and tough, the cast-iron skillet remains the pan of choice for Southern cooks
Urban farm brings fresh vegetables front and center
Non-profit group focuses on transforming the Time Check neighborhood
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Ed Podolak and Gary Dolphin for Sports

Voice of the Hawkeyes gets clean bill of health

Dolphin was diagnosed with prostate cancer a year ago

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The University of Iowa's football and men's basketball announcer Gary Dolphin says he's gotten a clean bill of ...

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Behind the Lines – Special Olympics Coach Talks About Experience
Shueyville Pastor Leaves After 22-year Run
Love of Boxing Puts Father, Son at Ringside
The “greek place” packs them in during final week in Cedar Rapids
The Vernon Inn will close Sunday after 36 years 2
Aprons Tell Tales of Days Gone By
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Some of the timepieces in the collection of Tim Paulsen, of Pacifica, Calif., are displayed April 7. Paulsen, 35, has been collecting watches since his grandfather gave him a pocket watch when he was 15. (John Green/Contra Costa Times)

It’s about time

Watches are back

Brianna Palumbo, 20, of Cedar Rapids, was named one of 12 winners in the Mauries Main Street Model Search. (Maurices photo)

C.R. resident named winner in Maurices nationwide model search

Local nonprofit to receive $7,500 as a result of her win

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Hoopla

Enjoy Memorial Day weekend in the great outdoors

Food plays a supporting role at area festivals
Soul surfer Michael McDonald makes musical waves in Riverside Saturday
Orchestra rounds many bases to stage ballpark concert
Pool season starts this weekend at Bever Park in Cedar Rapids
Heartless Bastards ‘gonna play our hearts out’ in Iowa City
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Garden getaway
Noelridge Greenhouse offers warm respite in Cedar Rapids for 40 years
The do’s and don’ts of cooking when your house is on the market
Remodeling demand coming back faster than new construction
There's no place like home
Time magazine cites Cedar Rapids among growth cities in April issue
Article says job growth in Cedar Rapids has topped national levels by 7 percent 12
Record-setting spring leaves some cold with worry
This March will be the warmest in 134 years; may cause problems for specialty crops 3
Iowa City advocates open discussion on backyard hens
"I-CLUCK" hopes a grassroots effort and online petition will persuade council members
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