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From the ground up: Soggy, rainy conditions are stressing plants

Knowing how to counter the side effects of drought as well as excess water important

Bill Rieckhoff, of Morgan Creek Farm & Market, stacks red candy onions at the Downtown Farmers' Market in Cedar Rapids on Saturday morning, June 2, 2012. There were 244 vendors who participated in the first market of the year. (Stephen Mally/Freelance)

Eat fresh: Eastern Iowa’s farmers markets

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The planned University of Iowa Children’s Hospital, looking south, is seen in a rendering from January. An underground parking garage will be located underneath the green space shown. (image via University of Iowa)

University of Iowa ranks in Best Children’s Hospitals categories

Only Iowa hospital ranked nationally for children's health care

The University of Iowa Children's Hospital ranked in seven specialty categories in the latest U.S. News & World Report "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings.The ...

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Dog owners seeking to socialize their pets unleash rise in dog parks
Cancer patient exchanges wedding vows at hospital
Michelle Cox was diagnosed with leukemia in May
Democrats delivered for Iowa’s middle class, Cedar Rapids representative says
Compromises on health care, education, tax policy will help working families
Mental health bill could become a casualty
Ironically, it had unanimous, bipartisan support
Branstad commends Legislature for 2013 work
Property tax relief, education reform, health care expansion among landmark achievements
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Eighth-grade students Hirsche Henstrom (from left), Eva Linklater and Bernie Erb add sugar to plastic bags to make ice cream at North Central Junior High. Students learned the process of making a homemade version of the summer treat during Lindsey Downes’ Foundations of Science class. (Justin Torner / Freelance)

Sweet summer science

Make ice cream, no machine needed

NORTH LIBERTY — Summer and ice cream go together like peanut butter and jelly, or, well, ice cream and cones.To satisfy summer’s sweet ...

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Great Harvest Bread Co. to open in Cedar Rapids
Bakery to open in August near Lindale Mall
Cedar Rapids man to appear on online show
Home cooking key ingredient in new web series hosted by Anthony Anderson
Family secrets
Grandmother shares beloved recipe with the next generation
A rib-eye by any other name
New meat names, labels arrive in stores this summer
Can-do
Iowa author's newest cookbook focuses on canning
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This 1943 military bicycle was purchased for Larry Hoffman by his his father in 1943. He sold the rare bike to Uncle Stan's Military Surplus were it is now on display after undergoing a frame off restoration by Bergerwerke Bicycle in Antigo, WI. Taken on Thursday, June 7, 2013. (Cliff Jette/The Gazette-KCRG TV9)

New again: World War II bicycle completely restored

“Everything is original, right down to the wooden pedals”

 MARION — Larry Hoffman will never forget his first bicycle.The year was 1948. A trip to Hebron, Neb., led to the purchase of ...

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Porch preservation
Conservation under way of three-dimensional fresco mural by Grant Wood at Brucemore
Gay rights celebrated at Pride Fest
Annual festival in Iowa City celebrates its 43rd year
The Flame Room
Building near Guaranty Bank evolved into one of Cedar Rapids' fine dining restaurants
Kids learn safety lessons during annual camp
The "Safety Village" in Iowa City features hands-on presentations for youngsters
Local woman trades vacation for volunteering
Limas, a faculty member at Kirkwood, will spend a month in Oklahoma in the wake of an EF-5 tornado
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Books

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Anthony Marra’s novel could be ‘book of the year’

Library collection chronicles Iowa City’s historical past digitally

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Hoopla

REVIEW: Riverside Theatre’s “Hamlet” is worth your time

An Evening with Friends
Cedar Rapids, CSPS, Grant-Lee Phillips make dreams come true
John C. Reilly will bring friends to the barn
Joe Diffie to take the stage at Riverside
Los Compadres stands out amid the competition
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Cedar Rapids’ Hill House
Grounds formerly part of Brucemore estate now family’s retreat
From the ground up: Soggy, rainy conditions are stressing plants
Knowing how to counter the side effects of drought as well as excess water important
From the ground up: Plant a windbreak – the right way
Combine trees and shrubs for best protection
From the ground up: Learn when to harvest certain foods from garden
Learn about cover crops Thursday at Coe College
From the ground up: Plants to create a bird habitat using containers
Learn about beekeeping at Indian Creek Nature Center on Saturday
From the ground up: Learn bulb care for spring, summer blooms
Learn about bugs at family event on Saturday
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