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Protecting the Johnson County wildlife and landscape
Over 50 years ago, there was a small grove of poplar trees on the corner of Hazelwood Avenue and Rohret Road in southwestern Johnson County. Once, coming home at sunset, I saw that grove turn a brilliant orange. Thousands upon thousands of monarch butterflies had chosen that spot to rest on their southward migration. Some of the branches held so many that their weight caused the branches to droop.No one will ever see this again. The...
Celebrating food, family and fun at Sunset on the Farm
Investigate Midwest hosted its annual Sunset on the Farm on Sept. 22 at the Walker Homestead in Iowa City, marking the first day of fall with a wonderful evening. A big thank you to the University of Iowa event management class, including Heather Spangler and Payton Spindler, for their coordination, and to our event sponsors: the Cedar Rapids Gazette, Iowa Freedom of Information Council, Alan Swanson & Blank McCue Real Estate, and Hills Bank.
Regina High School's Caitlyn Bell is the Press-Citizen's Student of the Week
Caitlyn Bell, a junior at Regina Catholic High School, is the Press-Citizen's newest Student of the Week. Bell received 54.37% of the 9,410 total votes. Grace Hoeper, a senior from Solon High School, followed closely behind with 42.66%. ...
Orchids are a Scream 2024!
A Halloween-themed Eastern Iowa Orchid Show and Sale 2024 will be held Oct. 19-20, at the Elks Lodge Hall, 801 33rd Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The free show is open to the public on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our 11th show is one week earlier than last year.
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