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Pet of the Week: Meet Kiki

Community May. 16, 2022 6:00 am1213d ago

Available for adoption at Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control

C.R.’s $119M greenway project envisions river as recreation, tourist attraction

Marissa Payne Local Government May. 13, 2022 7:27 am1216d ago

If awarded $27 million by the state, Cedar Rapids envisions a project that will enhance the greenway around the Cedar River in Czech Village and NewBo as a recreational hub and tourist attraction with flood control, housing and other amenities.

Making predictions about kids can be harmful

Jacob Priest

Health & Wellness May. 12, 2022 7:00 am1217d ago

Predictions that happen in childhood can become strong narratives that kids carry into adolescence and adulthood.

Britt keeps hobo life alive with Hobo Days and more

Marion and Rich Patterson

Travel May. 12, 2022 6:00 am1217d ago

National Hobo Museum and the annual National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa, welcome everyone to experience history.

A look at Iowa’s popular whitewater courses

Marion and Rich Patterson

Recreation May. 14, 2022 5:08 pm1215d ago

Exciting river runs are within day trip range of the Corridor. All that’s needed is a kayak or float tube, moderate experience and a drive to Manchester or Charles City. Both towns feature whitewater parks.

Pet of the Week: Meet Nelson

Community May. 9, 2022 6:00 am1220d ago

Nelson is a 2-year-old male pointer/husky mix available for adoption at Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control.

Family finally begins derecho cleanup after long dispute with insurer

Michaela Ramm People & Places May. 9, 2022 8:39 am1220d ago

After a monthslong battle with the insurance company, Jodi and John Philipp were finally able to begin clean up at their 13-acre farm in Benton County that was destroyed in the August 2020 derecho.

Mothers need to put on their oxygen mask first

Kylie Alger Health & Wellness May. 5, 2022 7:00 am1224d ago

Continuing to meet the needs of others can lead to burnout, stress, fatigue, reduced mental effectiveness, health problems, anxiety, frustration or stress-induced insomnia.

Sign up for May 11 cholesterol screenings in Iowa City

Community May. 5, 2022 6:00 am1224d ago

The Visiting Nurse Association will be conducting a cholesterol screening Wednesday morning at the Senior Center in Iowa City. Appointments are required.

Pet of the Week: Meet Sage

Community May. 2, 2022 6:00 am1227d ago

Sage is a large 3-year-old female terrier mix available for adoption at the Cedar Valley Humane Society. Call (319) 362-6288 for more information.

Popular area plant sales return to in-person this year

The Gazette

Home & Garden May. 1, 2022 6:00 am1228d ago

Gardeners itching to get planting will want to keep Mother’s Day weekend free with the Johnson County Master Gardener plant sale, the Linn County Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale and two other Linn County plant sales that weekend.