Kelly Crossley sent the following information and photos from a new school garden planting event last week in Solon. SOLON – Lakeview Elementary has a school garden!  Back in March, we applied for and received a small grant for $350.00 from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) to put a garden in at Lakeview. [...]

MT. PLEASANT – Human skeletal remains found along a quiet road in Henry County last March are believed to be those of 24-year-old Jackie Douthart, the Division of Criminal Investigation announced Wednesday. The bones were discovered along Old Highway 34 between Lockridge and Rome by two kids riding their bikes on a Saturday afternoon. “Nuclear [...]

It started with one of those bar-top trivia games. The question: What was the name of Tom Petty’s backing band? Everyone knows it’s the Heartbreakers. But one of the other choices was “Tom Petty and the Heartless Bastards.” Erika Wennerstrom knew a good band name when she saw it. The Austin, Texas-based garage rockers return to [...]

Ah, the sweet smell of barbecue and the sizzling sounds of red-hot blues. It’s a natural pairing for summer, returning to North Liberty all day Saturday . When you’re not licking your fingers and grooving to the beat, adults and kids can try their hand at games, head over to a petting zoo, stroll through art exhibits, [...]

AMANA — “ Mrs. Mannerly ” is a laugh riot that will knock your socks off. Ahem, excuse me. I mean, a thoroughly titillating amusement that will make you forget which fork is for salad and which is for oysters. It’s all manner of fun, thanks to a sharp, witty script handled with skill, dexterity and artistry [...]

It started with one of those bar-top trivia games. The question: What was the name of Tom Petty’s backing band? Everyone knows it’s the Heartbreakers.

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When psychologist Nancy Margulies stepped into her deaf clients’ world in the ’70s and ’80s, their stories shattered the silence. Margulies, now 64, was fresh out of college. Her clients were born into poverty and abandoned to a mental hospital in St. Louis. Together, they embarked on an educational journey that Margulies, daughter of Joan [...]

Officials on the scene of a large fire at a North Liberty apartment complex said no residents or firefighters were injured in a blaze that required assistance from five cities. North Liberty fire Capt. Craig Voparil said authorities received a 911 call about the fire at the Beaver Kreek Center at 4:35 p.m. When crews [...]

There are 74 fun things to do in the next couple of days before the big three-day weekend. If you are looking to get out and do something, here are a few of our favorites. Tuesday 8th Avenue Farmers’ Market – Hosted by Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation. Fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, honey, eggs, baked goods and crafts [...]

There are 74 fun things to do in the next couple of days before the big three-day weekend. If you are looking to get out and do something, here are a few of our favorites.

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SWISHER – Have you been to Cedar Ridge Vineyards in the past few weeks? If so, you may have noticed the new event center. If not here are a few photos taken this weekend. Photos are from Yuliya Ivanova.

CEDAR RAPIDS — They lined up out the door this week for one final taste of the Vernon Inn . The Greek Place, as it’s also known, at 2874 Mount Vernon Rd. SE will close at the end of business Sunday. News of the impending closure brought a boost to the restaurant all week. It has been [...]

CEDAR RAPIDS — The Cedar Rapids Public Library will present award-winning author Sara Ramsey at 6 p.m. Thursday at the library, 2600 Edgewood Rd. SW. Ramsey will give tips and tricks to writers of all ages and skill levels and take questions. She will have books available for purchase and signing. Ramsey is an Iowa native who writes [...]

It was another beautiful weekend in Eastern Iowa and two events caught the attention of many: Houby Days in Cedar Rapids and the Marion Arts Festival. Freelance photographer Justin Torner was there. Take a look.
Houby Days

Marion Arts Festival

CEDAR RAPIDS — They lined up out the door this week for one final taste of the Vernon Inn.

The Greek Place, as it’s also known, at 2874 Mount Vernon Rd. SE will close at the end of business Sunday. News of the impending closure brought a boost to the restaurant all week.

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It was another beautiful weekend in Eastern Iowa and two events caught the attention of many: Houby Days in Cedar Rapids and the Marion Arts Festival. Freelance photographer Justin Torner was there. Take a look.

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There are 48 live music shows this weekend. The photos, in case you missed them last night, is of Deer Tick performing in Iowa City Friday night. Some of the shows to catch include: Kevin BF Burt & Big Medicine Adobanga + Atom Smashers N’ the Charged Particles Keegan Moore Evergreen Grass Band + Bitterroot Band Dave Olson + The Feralings [...]

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There are 201 event listings in our database of fun things to do, including live music, eat and drink events and drink specials. Below we highlight a few of our favorites.

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There are 201 event listings in our database of fun things to do, including live music , eat and drink events and drink specials . Below we highlight a few of our favorites. How will you be spending your weekend? Friday Pre-Uptown Friday Nights Party : Come to Capones Restaurant & Bar to kickoff the Uptown Friday Nights 2012 season! From 5-8pm you will [...]