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Daily NewslettersThe state Department of Natural Resources said Iris Merfeld, 36, of Zwingle, died early Saturday after falling from an overlook known as Pulpit Rock.
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The state Department of Natural Resources said Iris Merfeld, 36, of Zwingle, died early Saturday after falling from an overlook known as Pulpit Rock.
During July and August, Iowa DNR officials noticed an uptick in the number of illegal fires being set in parking lots, fields, and woodlands located within the 14,000-acre Hawkeye Wildlife Area.
The primitive state park in Fayette County, dating from the 1930s, offers two rippling trout streams and a beautiful, quiet place to reconnect with nature.
After a year with few public events, Cedar Rapids is seeing a spike in interest in its many summer activities offerings for kids and adults.
As a father and a resident of Vinton, Nathan Hesson left his family and hometown brighter than he found them.
Cedar River Academy students worked together to create a story that would not only be made into a book, but also be translated into a story walk in Reed Park, which is connected to the schoolyard of Cedar River Academy at Taylor Elementary.
Trail west of Coralville saw spike in use in pandemic
Splash pads in Cedar Rapids parks will open for the season on Saturday.
In coming weeks, Cedar Rapids crews will cut down as many as 2,000 more trees damaged in last year’s derecho. Hundreds of new trees being planted.
The concept includes a play tower, obstacle play equipment, a literary-themed display and other features.
Ranger Carl Fairley spent 18 years at Pleasant Creek before coming to Palisades-Kepler, or, as supporters call it, ‘The Pal’
Campers at Iowa’s state parks this year will pay a few more dollars a night to put up a tent …
Boaters hope they never see a riderless boat circling in the water. It’s called the ‘circle of death,” and it …
MARION – Seth Staashelm became Marion’s interim parks and recreation director Aug. 1, just nine days before the city was …
Hear from the candidates for Cedar Rapids mayor in a livestreamed, virtual forum hosted by The Gazette.
Register to AttendOne of Cedar Rapids’ largest, free, open-air events, Market After Dark features a variety of vendors mixed with entertainment, food, beer, wine, art and creative placemaking displays! Join us Saturday, September 25 from 6:30 – 11 pm!
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Learn MoreOne Year After: The Derecho Remembrance Exhibit. The Gazette, in partnership with CSPS and supported by West Bend, presents a powerful derecho remembrance exhibit filled with photo, film, and artistic interpretation.
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