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Our grandchildren should make memories in clean lakes
6+ hour, 12+ min ago (136+ words) thegazette.com I grew up in rural Iowa during the 1950s and â60s, and one of my happiest summertime memories was going swimming at Hannen Lake and Lake Macbride. My dad would get home from work and announce, "Girls we are…...
Dirty water isn’t dampening Iowa’s invitation for outdoor recreation
2+ week, 12+ hour ago (918+ words) Runoff contaminated by manure flowed into an underground tile intake in Winneshiek County in March 2025. It killed more than 100,000 fish in Dry Run Creek. California struggles to promote its majestic forests when they’re on fire. Florida faces a similar problem…...
What to pack in your cooler to keep your energy levels up | Food & Drink
2+ week, 2+ day ago (592+ words) Pulled Pork, Cabbage and Arugula Salad is a perfect recipe to add to your cooler. July is made for sunshine, road trips, lake days, baseball tournaments and backyard cookouts. Whether you’re heading to the beach, cheering from the sidelines or…...
Dietitian approved tips for summer grilling
1+ mon, 11+ hour ago (732+ words) Strawberry Apple Granola Salad with Walnuts It’s summertime, and grilling action is in high demand. This year, why not step up the season with light and delicious dietitian grill favorites? Grilling allows you to prepare a balanced meal for your…...
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art announces free summer admission dates
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (200+ words) CEDAR RAPIDS — The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art has announced the dates for the 17th year of its Free Summer Admission Program. Patrons can visit the museum for free July 1 through Aug. 30, 2026. This summer, there are four separate temporary exhibitions to…...
Debunking summer nutrition myths
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (645+ words) Pasta Salad with Chickpeas, Walnuts and Arugula is a wholesome summer meal. With sunshine, busy schedules and more time spent outdoors, summer often changes the way we eat; think quick meals, refreshing snacks and lots of on-the-go options. But with…...
Here’s when your local pool, splash pad is opening
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (883+ words) As the weather warms, city pools and splash pads across Iowa are opening. The Gazette compiled a list of public pools in Cedar Rapids, Marion, Coralville and Iowa City and their hours and fees for the 2026 season. The 11 splash pads…...
Photos show MOMIX performing its second season of 'Botanica' in Rome
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (144+ words) A dancer of MOMIX, the dance company founded in 1980 by Moses Pendleton, performs "Botanica - Season 2," during the Rome premiere, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Dancers of MOMIX, the dance company founded in 1980 by Moses Pendleton, perform "Botanica - Season 2," during the Rome's premiere, Tuesday,…...
Day and night get equal billing Monday as fall equinox arrives
10+ mon, 5+ day ago (401+ words) Day and night will get equal time for a brief moment Monday as much of the world heads into fall. The autumnal equinox arrives Monday, marking the start of the fall season for the Northern Hemisphere and the spring in…...
Opinion: A sweet plum and memories of summer
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (749+ words) The Gazette has been serving Eastern Iowa since 1883. Our office is open to the public from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Monday through Friday. Online assistance via phone or email is available 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Wednesday and 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM…...