Eastern Iowa Life

Ice Arena Crew Transforms Ice to Turf for Titans Game

Jill Kasparie — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:11:50 +0000

CEDAR RAPIDS – The new Cedar Rapids indoor football team is gearing up for the first game of the season. The Titans’ pre-season game kicks off against the Omaha Beef just after 7:00 Thursday night. There’s a lot of work going on behind the scenes before the players can hit the field. A crew has to transform the [...]

23 Feb 2012 08:00 : Bijou presents "Red Tails"

Joe Jennison — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:14:04 +0000

23 Feb 2012 09:30 : Children’s Story Time

Joe Jennison — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:14:01 +0000

Iowa man deported from Bahrain after protest, speaks in IC against U.S. drones

Emily Busse/SourceMedia Group News — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:08:04 +0000

IOWA CITY – Exactly one week ago, Brian Terrell was sitting in a police station in Bahrain, awaiting deportation for his participation in a nonviolent demonstration. Tonight, the Maloy, Iowa, resident spoke to more than 40 people at the Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn St., about his experience and his opposition to the [...]

Adults May Register Now for 2012 Iowa Travel Adventures

Iowa State University Extension — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:34:06 +0000

Author(s): Diane Van Wyngarden Laura Sternweis Show Author Info?: Show Author Info? AMES, Iowa — The rich culture and interesting lifestyles of Iowa’s most unique communities await participants in the Road Scholar program. The travel courses are created and taught by Diane Van Wyngarden, a community and economic development specialist with Iowa State University Extension [...]

Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame inductees announced

Cindy Hadish — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:07:15 +0000

Mike Driscoll of Cedar Rapids and the Rockwell Collins Retiree Volunteers, based in Cedar Rapids, were inducted Tuesday, Feb. 21, into the Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame. Driscoll, who retired from Rockwell in 2008, spearheaded the development of the Human Services Campus in Cedar Rapids after the Floods of 2008. Members of the Rockwell retirees [...]

12th Annual Blues ‘N’ Buffet Chili Challenge Sunday

Meredith Hines-Dochterman — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:52:53 +0000

CEDAR RAPIDS – The 12th Annual Blues ‘N’ Buffet Chili Challenge will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Marriott Hotel on Collins Road. Hosted by the Linn Country Blues Society and The Isle of Iowa Parrot Head Club, proceeds from the Chili Challenge go to the H.D. Youth Center and The [...]

Yard and Garden: Petunias

Iowa State University Extension — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:54:05 +0000

Author(s): Richard Jauron Willy Klein Show Author Info?: Show Author Info? Petunias are easy to grow, bloom reliably all summer and are available in a wide range of colors, flower forms and growth habits. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulture specialists answer questions about selecting and growing petunias. To have additional questions answered, contact [...]

Recalling Hot Rods, Trolley Cars and Dollar Coins

Dave Rasdal — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:00:33 +0000

When Ed Pettus finished building his bullet-shaped Lockheed Lakester a year ago, he didn’t plan to sell it. But, after a whirlwind tour of the car that’s a cross between a jet airplane, a Bonneville Salt Flats racer and a 1930s biplane, he changed his mind. “I do all of these projects and when I’m [...]

Autism Awareness art show to feature talent, provide resources

Meredith Hines-Dochterman — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:36:42 +0000

IOWA CITY – Lisa Burns’ son, Peyton, has hundreds of characteristics. He funny, he’s sweet. He’s silly, he’s naughty. “He’s all of these things, but the minute you say ‘autism,’ that’s all people see,” Burns says. As any parent of a child on the autism spectrum will tell you, there’s more to autistic children than [...]

22 Feb 2012 08:00 : Bijou presents "Red Tails"

Joe Jennison — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:14:05 +0000

22 Feb 2012 19:00 : The Goatsinger’s Cab

Joe Jennison — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:14:02 +0000

Group Aims To Give Smaller Donations Just As Big Of An Impact

Addison Speck — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:13:33 +0000

Cedar Rapids- It’s an effort to create a more affordable way to donate. Last August, two Eastern Iowans started what’s called “100+ Ladies for a Cause- Cedar Rapids”. It’s a group that meets four times a year to donate to local non-profits without breaking the bank. Often times people feel that their small donation won’t [...]

Kaplan University Holds Health Fair

Jim Slosiarek — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:37:54 +0000

‘Righteous Porkchop’ is 2012 selection for Linn Area Reads program

Amber Mussmann — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:55:01 +0000

An acclaimed investigation into the conditions and effects of factory farms has been selected as the 2012 title for the community reading program known as Linn Area Reads. “Righteous Porkchop: Finding a Life and Good Food Beyond Factory Farms” by Nicolette Hahn Niman will be the centerpiece of this year’s programming. Linn Area Reads is [...]

‘Righteous Porkchop’ is 2012 selection for Linn Area Reads program

Amber Mussmann — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:54:02 +0000

Everybody Eats: Soup for the soul, heart

Meredith Hines-Dochterman — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:44:07 +0000

This week’s column is written by guest columnist Ryan Buresh, owner of the Prairie Soup Company in Cedar Rapids. One of my first experiences with cooking was while I was in college. I was attempting to recreate one of my favorite dishes for my girlfriend: my grandmother’s chicken and dumplings. I received step-by-step instructions from [...]

Dubuque’s Free Tax Preparation Site Swamped

Katie Wiedemann — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:06:42 +0000

Now that the income tax season is in full swing, many people are scrambling to schedule an appointment with their accountant. That service can be expensive. But Operation New View in Dubuque prepares taxes for free. That community action agency is swamped right now with customers needing the free help. For 19-year-old Tyson Alex Nyheim, [...]

Non Profit Group Ready to Begin Urban Garden Work in Cedar Rapids Flood Zone

Dave Franzman — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:05:28 +0000

CEDAR RAPIDS- The question of what to do with some of the empty space in flood-damaged parts of Cedar Rapids will see one possible solution taking shape soon. In mid-March, work begins to turn two acres of empty lots where demolished homes once stood into a series of urban gardens. The Matthew 25 non-profit [...]

4-H Center Hosts Free Friday Flicks and More

Iowa State University Extension — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:54:12 +0000

Author(s): Abbie Parker Erin Fosselman Show Author Info?: Show Author Info? AMES, Iowa – The Iowa 4-H Center hosts many events from summer camps to winter retreats each year. This spring, the center has been hosting free Friday Night Flicks, says Abbie Parker, program specialist at the Iowa 4-H Center near Madrid. “Join us at [...]

Two 4-H Teams Honored at Iowa FIRST LEGO League Championship

Iowa State University Extension — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:54:08 +0000

Author(s): Holly Bignall Erin Fosselman Laura Sternweis Show Author Info?: Show Author Info? AMES, Iowa – Hundreds of Iowa 9- to 14-year-olds showed off their engineering skills and competed for top honors during the Iowa FIRST LEGO League (FLL) State Championship Jan. 14 at Iowa State University. Among the 72 teams of youth, 10 Iowa [...]

Adair Man Claims $1 Million Powerball® Prize

Iowa Lottery — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:54:03 +0000

DES MOINES, Iowa – After making several stops for lunch Saturday afternoon, an Adair man decided to purchase a few Powerball plays for Saturday’s drawing and ended up winning a $1 million prize. Continue reading

Schilling to speak on Iowa flooding potential at Coe

Rod Pritchard — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:12:48 +0000

Keith Schilling, a research geologist at the Iowa DNR Geological and Water Survey, will speak about Iowa flooding potential in an upcoming lecture at Coe College. Schilling’s lecture is a part of the Environmental Studies and Environmental Science Seminar presented by Coe, and will be held on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 4 p.m. in Kesler [...]

Review and Quiz Modules for Iowa Commercial Pesticide Applicator Core Manual Now Available

Iowa State University Extension — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:54:05 +0000

Author(s): Betsy Buffington Willy Klein Show Author Info?: Show Author Info? Teaser: A new CD, the Iowa Core Companion, now is available to assist those preparing for the commercial pesticide applicator core exam. It provides review and practice quizzes for a better understanding of the material covered in the Iowa Core Manual. Thumbnail Image: iowa-core-companion-100.jpg [...]

Keokuk Couple Goes Out For Coffee, Comes Home With $30,000 Lottery Prize

Iowa Lottery — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:34:15 +0000

DES MOINES, Iowa – A Keokuk couple went out for their usual coffee run and came back with a “Crossword” ticket that won them a $30,000 top prize. Continue reading

Cedar Rapids Woman Celebrates $30,000 Lottery Win

Iowa Lottery — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:34:12 +0000

DES MOINES, Iowa – A Cedar Rapids woman said when she discovered her $30,000 top prize win on her “Crossword” scratch ticket, she and her family celebrated. Continue reading

Last-Minute Stop Helps Burlington Woman Win $10,000 Lottery Prize

Iowa Lottery — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:34:09 +0000

DES MOINES, Iowa – A Burlington woman made a last-minute stop on her way to church the morning Feb. 12 when she purchased a “PAC-MAN™” instant-scratch ticket and won a top prize of $10,000. Continue reading

Adair County Man Wins $30,000 Lottery Prize

Iowa Lottery — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:34:07 +0000

DES MOINES, Iowa – An Adair County man won the first top prize of $30,000 playing the lottery’s “$30,000 Club” instant-scratch game. Continue reading

Ogden Woman Wins $30,000 Lottery Prize

Iowa Lottery — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:34:05 +0000

DES MOINES, Iowa – An Ogden woman won a top prize of $30,000 playing the lottery’s “Twisted” instant-scratch game. Continue reading

Education tournament

Gazette Staff — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:50:34 +0000

[cid:image009.jpg@01CCEFBD.78D67600][cid:image003.jpg@01CCEFBC.80645190] NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: February 20, 2012 Contact: Katie Johnson Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa 319.862.1100 kjohnson@jaeasterniowa.org Twitter: @JAEasternIowa 41,022 Eastern Iowan students impacted from funds raised CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (February 20,2012)— Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa (JAEI) is holding the second annual Wii Bowl-4-Education tournament on Friday, March 9th. Different from the [...]

Matthew 25 Open House for Urban Farm

MacKenzie Dreeszen — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:25:34 +0000

225 K Ave. NW Suite G. Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 (319) 491-4466 info@hub25.org News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Matt Mayer (319) 362-2214 matt@hub25.org Matthew 25 to host Urban Farm Open House Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Matthew 25, a local nonprofit focused on rebuilding neighborhoods, is hosting an open house to share designs for [...]

M.C. Ginsberg gala raises $8,000 for UI Dance Marathon

Dave DeWitte — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:34:57 +0000

IOWA CITY - M.C. Ginsberg Objects of Art raised $8,000 for the University of Iowa Dance Marathon at a Jan. 27 fundraising gala in the downtown Iowa City store. High-end jewelry, custom-made Hawkeye jewelry and autographed Hawkeye footballs were auctioned at the fundraising gala. A longtime supporter of the Dance Marathon, M.C. Ginsberg experimented with [...]

$2 Powerball® Delivers Iowa’s Newest $1 Million Prize Winner

Iowa Lottery — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:34:03 +0000

DES MOINES, Iowa – Someone who bought a Powerball ticket in the west-central Iowa community of Guthrie Center won a $1 million prize in Saturday night’s drawing. Continue reading

Slayton Thompson Marches to Beat of His Own Drums

Dave Rasdal — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:00:05 +0000

CEDAR RAPIDS — When Slayton Thompson was 4 or 5 years old, he imitated his father by beating on the floor with sticks. And he’s never stopped, whether it’s playing the drums, beating the bushes for Democratic causes or emphasizing the difference between right and wrong through his church, Bethel AME in Cedar Rapids. “Wherever [...]

American Reason on KRUI: 2/19/2012

Little Village Magazine — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:54:04 +0000

Two West Branch women spearhead downtown veterans memorial

Emily Busse/SourceMedia Group News — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:00:17 +0000

WEST BRANCH – Two women – with the support of a community – have raised $36,000 towards a veterans memorial in West Branch. They’re optimistic they’ll get the $29,000 more needed for completion by Veterans Day in November, but not without help. “I’m confident that we’ll have enough money by that time… but we need [...]

Orchestra Iowa Chamber concert hits all the right notes

George C. Ford — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:26:32 +0000

CEDAR RAPIDS — The music of J.S. Bach, Michael Haydn and Johannes Brahms provided an entertaining evening Saturday at the Orchestra Iowa Opus Concert Cafe in downtown Cedar Rapids. Orchestra Iowa Concertmaster Takuya Horiuchi, Principal Violist Lisa Ponton, Principal Bass Volkan Orhon and Maestro Tim Hankewich, playing the harpsichord, opened the concert with Bach’s “Trio [...]

New Iowa City event showcases home and gardening innovations

Cindy Hadish — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:56:19 +0000

IOWA CITY — Chaden Halfhill doesn’t draw a distinction between indoor living and outdoor spaces. Co-founder of the Center on Sustainable Communities and owner of Silent Rivers Design, Halfhill says buildings and landscapes are intertwined. “They’re often seen as two different things,” says Halfhill, 44, of Des Moines. “But the connection between landscapes and the [...]

19 Feb 2012 19:15 : Bijou presents "Red Tails"

Joe Jennison — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 06:14:05 +0000

21 Feb 2012 08:00 : Bijou presents "Red Tails"

Joe Jennison — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 06:14:02 +0000

‘The Rivalry’: Lessons from Lincoln-Douglas debates unfold in docudrama on Englert stage

Diana Nollen — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 06:01:38 +0000

By Diana Nollen/ SourceMedia Group Modern politicians could learn a thing or two from Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. “I wish we debated like that now,” says actress Rebecca Mozo, who plays Douglas’ wife, Adele, in the L.A. Theatre Works’ national tour of “The Rivalry.” Hancher is bringing the three-person show to the Englert Theatre [...]

Freedom Festival Prepares For 2012, Adds New Events

Addison Speck — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 02:53:57 +0000

Cedar Rapids- Last year, the Freedom Festival saw its largest turnout in six years. This year, organizers hope to build on that momentum and are already working to attract more people for the June and July activities. Organizers said the festival will have more to offer but perhaps the biggest addition will be a second [...]

American Reason Web Exclusive: 2/18/12

Little Village Magazine — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 01:34:04 +0000

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Romelle Slaughter — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 23:14:09 +0000

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Local interest in CR backyard chickens growing

Emily Busse/SourceMedia Group News — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:24:09 +0000

CEDAR RAPIDS – More chickens may be finding homes in Cedar Rapids backyards this spring, as local leaders say they’ve observed an increasing interest in raising “urban chickens” allowed by the 19-month-old city ordinance. On Saturday afternoon, more than 40 people gathered at the Indian Creek Nature Center, 6665 Otis Rd. SE, to attend a [...]

United Action for Youth School of the Arts begins Thursday; program pair UI art education majors with middle and high school students

Meredith Hines-Dochterman — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:44:02 +0000

IOWA CITY — Consider it a class within class. United Action for Youth’s School of the Arts begins Thursday, giving Johnson County middle and high school students the opportunity to expand their art skills in a studio environment, while providing first hand teaching experience for future art educators. Modeled after the Spiral Workshop in Chicago, [...]

18 Feb 2012 09:00 : Mount Vernon Town Hall Meeting

Joe Jennison — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 06:14:05 +0000

18 Feb 2012 19:15 : Bijou presents "Red Tails"

Joe Jennison — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 06:14:02 +0000

Commission asks for demolition delay on second round of Cedar Rapids buildings

Cindy Hadish — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:34:27 +0000

CEDAR RAPIDS – Buoyed by recent success in their effort to save flood-affected commercial buildings from demolition, members of the Cedar Rapids Historic Preservation Commission have asked the city to delay demolition on another round of properties. The commission pointed to 13 of 27 buildings on the city’s most recent property acquisition list as having [...]

IC couple opens first ‘Little Free Library’ in Iowa

Emily Busse/SourceMedia Group News — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:07:24 +0000

Updated at 7:50 p.m. with UNESCO City of Literature information. IOWA CITY – Christine Rohret’s front yard is of the average sort: home to a few trees, shrubs – and now a library. Rohret is steward to Iowa’s first Little Free Library, a small structure that looks a bit like an oversized birdhouse. The miniature barn [...]

Popular Heifer Development Series adds Southwest Iowa Location

Iowa State University Extension — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:14:06 +0000

Author(s): Clint McDonald Sherry Hoyer Show Author Info?: Show Author Info? LENOX, Iowa — Providers of a popular series of workshops on assisting cattle producers with heifer development have added a southwest Iowa location. Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach beef specialist Clint McDonald said producers and private business representatives recognize the need for [...]

Coe College Marquis Series to present Brentano String Quartet

Rod Pritchard — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:45:06 +0000

The world-renowned Brentano String Quartet will perform as part of the Coe College Marquis Series on Wednesday, Feb. 29, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Sinclair Auditorium. Tickets are $15 for the general public, $10 for students and seniors. Tickets are available by calling the Coe Box Office at 319-399-8600, Monday – Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. [...]

Algona Native Selected as Iowa 4-H Foundation Executive Director

Iowa State University Extension — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:54:05 +0000

Author(s): Shelly Greving Glen Mente Show Author Info?: Show Author Info? AMES, Iowa — An Algona native and Iowa 4-H alumni, Kris Fish Kuhlmann, is the Iowa 4-H Foundation’s new executive director. She brings her skills in leadership, business and relationship-building to the organization that provides funding support to the 4-H programs across the state. [...]

Reviving ‘60s Hobby — Slot Car Racing

Dave Rasdal — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:00:40 +0000

SWISHER — Zip, click, zoom. Up, over and around. The little 1/32nd-size slot cars eat up the 10 curves on the 57-foot long track in less than five seconds, a scale speed of about 250 miles per hour. No wonder guys like Jerry Hightshoe, 68, of rural Swisher have revived a hobby of their 1960s [...]

Paranormal Team Investigates Inside Waterloo Museum

Jill Kasparie — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:13:06 +0000

WATERLOO – Do you believe in ghosts and the paranormal? Paranormal investigators are going to see what they can find at one of the oldest homes in Black Hawk County. Friday afternoon, Grout Museum District employees will welcome the Calhoun County Paranormal Investigators to take a look around the Rensselaer Russell House Museum. They’ll get [...]

17 Feb 2012 08:00 : Jill Miell Fundraiser

Joe Jennison — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:14:06 +0000

17 Feb 2012 19:15 : Bijou presents "Red Tails"

Joe Jennison — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:14:02 +0000

4 Towns Compete To Save The Most Energy

Addison Speck — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:31:47 +0000

Dike/Hudson- Four Eastern Iowa towns are facing off to conserve energy. It’s a first of its kind competition in Iowa, leaders said it will save people money and teach good habits. Dike, Hudson, Fairbank and Readlyn are participating. Since Fairbank and Readlyn share a school district, they are competing as one team. The project is [...]

Yard and Garden: Pruning Raspberries

Iowa State University Extension — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:54:07 +0000

Author(s): Richard Jauron Willy Klein Show Author Info?: Show Author Info? To obtain maximum yields through increased berry size, raspberries must be pruned properly, say ISU Extension and Outreach horticulturists. Pruning procedures are based on the growth and fruiting characteristics of the plants. To have additional plant and garden questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline [...]

Talking With: Public Space One

Public Access Television — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:25:29 +0000

Yale talks with some of the people who run Public Space One, truly the jewel in the crown of Iowa City’s music, art, and performance scene, and a place that’s spotlighted and helped support hundreds of local creative endeavors.

Cedar Rapids area McDonald’s launching new Happy Meal with healthier options

From a Media Release — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:03:12 +0000

CEDAR RAPIDS — McDonald’s will debut its new happy meal at local restaurants Monday, featuring a more nutritionally-balanced meal, fewer calories and less sugar, sodium and fat. McDonald’s made the announcement last year and began making the changes to the children’s meals beginning last September in some markets with all of the 14,000 restaurants offering [...]

Iowa City Weekender: February 16-18

Little Village Magazine — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:34:04 +0000

Playing for Change: Global project seeks to promote peace and happiness through common language of music

Diana Nollen — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:10:44 +0000

By Diana Nollen/ SourceMedia Group A band with a worldwide reach embodies its name on several levels. Playing for Change began as documentary filmmaker Mark Johnson’s grand experiment in 2005 to record the world’s best street musicians playing “Stand By Me” on their corners. His crew built a mobile recording studio and took it from [...]

BEST BETS: Jason Aldean, Brad Wollack, Craft Crawl

Diana Nollen — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:01:33 +0000

By Diana Nollen/ SourceMedia Group Jason Aldean Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012 Jason Aldean will be riding his big green tractor to the UNI-Dome on Saturday. Well, maybe not literally. Hot off his Grammys performance last Sunday, the country superstar is riding cross-country with his “My Kinda Party” tour. He has lots to celebrate, piling up [...]

A Shining Star

Romelle Slaughter — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:14:09 +0000

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Preview of “The Black Fatherhood Project” this week

From a Media Release — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:37:21 +0000

Black Fatherhood Project Film Screening and Discussion Diversity Focus invites you to attend its inaugural SHIFT Lecture Series in February. Preview the film “The Black Fatherhood Project” and explore this critical issue surrounding the African-American family. Join director, Jordan Thierry, and our partners as we discuss solutions for the Corridor community. All events are open [...]

Shweder to speak on diversity, conflict at Coe

Rod Pritchard — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:02:06 +0000

Professor Richard A. Shweder, a cultural anthropologist at the University of Chicago, will speak about moral challenges faced during cultural migration in an upcoming lecture at Coe College. Shweder’s lecture is a part of the Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Program, and will be held on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Kesler Lecture [...]

Ida County Woman Takes Her Mom’s Advice, Wins $40,000 Lottery Prize

Iowa Lottery — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:34:09 +0000

DES MOINES, Iowa – After chatting with her mom about the $325 million Powerball jackpot for Saturday’s drawing, an Ida County woman decided to buy a ticket and won a prize of $40,000. Continue reading

Davenport Man Wins $10,000 Lottery Prize

Iowa Lottery — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:34:06 +0000

DES MOINES, Iowa – A Davenport man won the first top prize of $10,000 playing the lottery’s “PAC-MAN™” instant-scratch game. Continue reading

Des Moines Man Wins $25,000 Lottery Prize

Iowa Lottery — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:34:03 +0000

DES MOINES, Iowa – A Des Moines man won a top prize of $25,000 playing the lottery’s “Lucky Jar Bingo” instant-scratch game. Continue reading

RUSLE2 and P Index Introductory Workshop for Manure and Nutrient Plan Writers

Iowa State University Extension — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:54:09 +0000

Author(s): Kapil Arora Angela Rieck-Hinz Willy Klein Show Author Info?: Show Author Info? AMES, Iowa — Livestock producers and service providers will be introduced to Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation 2 (RUSLE2) and the Iowa Phosphorus Index, and receive training on the use of the RUSLE2 software during a workshop April 5 from 9 a.m. [...]

Herbicide Resistance Meetings Set for March

Iowa State University Extension — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:54:05 +0000

Author(s): Robert Hartzler Micheal Owen Brent Pringnitz Show Author Info?: Show Author Info? AMES, Iowa — In response to rapidly expanding problems associated with herbicide resistant weeds, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will conduct a series of meetings in March to address the issue. The meetings will provide information about the causes of herbicide-resistant [...]

Homegrown: Growing school gardens

Cindy Hadish — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:19:29 +0000

School lunches have been in the spotlight nationwide and we’ve all heard about the challenges in making them healthier for our children. An initiative in Iowa City will help schools move in that direction. I wish I could be in two places at once this Saturday, as the Iowa City event is at the same [...]

A-List: The Tanks Record Release – 2/17/2012 – Gabe’s

Little Village Magazine — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:14:06 +0000

15 Hours of free flapjacks at IHOP Feb. 28; National Pancake Day returns to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

From a Media Release — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:57:24 +0000

IHOP restaurants will offer guest a free stack of buttermilk pancakes on National Pancake Day Feb. 28 in an effort to raise awareness and fund for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and other local charities. For every short stack of buttermilk pancakes served on National Pancake Day, IHOP guests are invited to make a voluntary donation [...]

Classes Help Family Caregivers Learn to Take Better Care of Themselves

Iowa State University Extension — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:54:06 +0000

Author(s): Donna Donald Kristi Cooper Laura Sternweis Show Author Info?: Show Author Info? AMES, Iowa — When caregivers take better care of themselves, they can provide better care to their older adult loved ones. That’s the philosophy behind Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a series of classes provided by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Teaser: [...]

Universities Connect Equine Industry Professionals with Resources and Opportunities

Iowa State University Extension — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:14:05 +0000

Author(s): Peggy Miller Auwerda Willy Klein Show Author Info?: Show Author Info? AMES, Iowa – Equine business professionals in the North Central Region of the United States are invited to a dynamic, multi-state conference where they will be connected with land grant universities, industry professionals and other valuable resources. In an effort to keep equine [...]

Six Brothers Give Ultimate Sacrifice in Civil War

Dave Rasdal — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:00:42 +0000

As brothers in arms and the sons of a black man, the six Littleton brothers of Toolesboro, Iowa, not only fought to abolish slavery but gave their lives for the North during the Civil War. Thomas, William, George, John, Kendall and Noah all enlisted, all fought in bloody battles and all were buried (from 1862 [...]

Scattergood junior selected as national finalist in green challenge

Meredith Hines-Dochterman — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:28:13 +0000

WEST BRANCH — Can you change your life in a month? Sophia Walling-Bell did. The junior at Scattergood Friends School participated in Teens Turning Green’s Project Green Challenge, joining thousands of students from more than 500 campuses in a 30-day eco-conscious campaign. Throughout October, Walling-Bell completed numerous prescribed activities, challenging the way she eats, [...]

CRPL Foundation Wins National Fundraising Award

Amber Mussmann — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:34:01 +0000

The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation is the winner of the prestigious Gale Cengage Learning Financial Development Award. The award is presented annually to a library organization for exhibiting meritorious achievement in carrying out a project to secure new funding resources for a public or academic library. Continue reading → Continue reading

Lyon County Man Almost Mistakes $250,000 Winning Ticket For A Non-Winner

Iowa Lottery — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:54:03 +0000

DES MOINES, Iowa – A Lyon County man said he initially thought his “Cash Bonanza” ticket was a non-winner, so he stuck it in a drawer and almost forgot about it; he later learned the ticket won him a top prize of $250,000. Continue reading

Volunteers Pack Lunchboxes for Meals on Wheels Fundraiser

Jill Kasparie — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:45:08 +0000

CEDAR RAPIDS – Bread, meat and cheese are the perfect combination for a tasty sandwich. Instead of getting it from your favorite restaurant this week, volunteers with Meals on Wheels are vying for your lunch money. The second annual Meals on Wheels Lunchbox Fundraiser is underway. Volunteers gather each day to package up lunchboxes and [...]

Everybody Eats: Soup is a budget stretcher

Meredith Hines-Dochterman — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:40:29 +0000

When it comes to money, food is the category I have trouble budgeting. Yes, I make a weekly grocery list and clip coupons. I also get sidetracked by “Buy two, get the third free” advertisements. This is how I end up with 12 cans of chicken broth. I am doing better planning weekly menus and [...]

Girl Scouts Get High Tech with Cookie Sales

Katie Wiedemann — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:29:19 +0000

Thin Mints, Peanut Butter Patties and Shortbread. They are old favorites, but this year Girl Scouts are marketing the cookies in a new way. The annual Girl Scout Cookie sale is underway. This year there are some changes in the way the scouts do business. The Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois are [...]

Rascal Flats to play State Fair August 19th

Mike Wagner — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:00:07 +0000

(Des Moines) The Iowa State Fair announced today that the country music group Rascal Flats will take the Grandstand on Sunday, August 19th at 8pm. No warm-up band has been announced. Rascal Flats joins other State Fair Grandstand acts TobyMac on August 9th, The Band Perry on August 14th , and Hank Williams Jr. on [...]

Learn How to Have a Homegrown Lifestyle

Iowa State University Extension — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:34:05 +0000

Author(s): Andy Larson Willy Klein Show Author Info?: Show Author Info? AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering a course, Homegrown Lifestyle, for folks who want to reconnect with the land, grow food for their own use, and create a sustainable landscape. Homegrown Lifestyle will be offered at 12 Iowa locations [...]

Love burgers? Nominate one to be Iowa’s Best Burger!

From a Media Release — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:02:45 +0000

AMES, IOWA– Iowa burger lovers are encouraged to join this year’s quest for Iowa’s Best Burger. Almost every Iowa restaurant, whether it’s the neighborhood Mom and Pop joint, or an exclusive white table cloth establishment, has some variation of the hamburger on their menu. So for the third year, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association and the [...]

Free concert coming March 4 to Cedar Rapids

Dave Martin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:27:52 +0000

Jitro, an internationally renowned girls choir from the Czech Republic, will be showcased in a free performance in Cedar Rapids. The concert will be at 7 p.m., Sunday, March 4, 2012, at St. Wenceslaus Church, 1224 5th St. SE. Here is more about the group: JITRO, meaning “Daybreak” in Czech, is more than just a [...]