| March 06, 2010 |
| National Day Of Dance 2010 |
| by Angela Krejci , Cedar Rapids |
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Although February 27th, also known as the National Day of Dance, has passed, you can still polish off your ballet slippers and grab your dancing shoes. Day of Dance raises... Read More
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| March 04, 2010 |
| 10k That Is Right 10 Kilometers |
| by Sarah Long , Madrid |
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Gravity is not my friend. Any activity where the only thing between me and a crashing to the hard snow is my own agility is flawed from the start. I... Read More
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| April 06, 2009 |
| Drake Relays: 100th Annual |
| by Johanna Albaugh , Cedar Falls |
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The 100th annual Drake Relays are set to take place this spring, from April 23rd – 25th. This weekend-long adventure for the Drake community is full of activities for all,... Read More
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| March 31, 2009 |
| Independent Businesses |
| by Johanna Albaugh , Cedar Falls |
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I was sitting in class last week, when one of my professors decided to go on a rant about the lack of locally-owned businesses in Cedar Falls, particularly in regards... Read More
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| March 26, 2009 |
| Exploring New Food In Des Moines |
| by Johanna Albaugh , Cedar Falls |
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I don’t eat meat. I’m not a vegetarian; I just don’t like the taste of most of it. Unless it comes in chicken noodle soup or as part of a... Read More
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| March 25, 2009 |
| Cedar Falls Band Rocks The Scene |
| by Drew Van Woert , Cedar Falls |
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The band Stable Daze may be one that some of you recognize, and for those of you who don’t know them, check them out. They’re a mixture of... Read More
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| March 24, 2009 |
| Senator Grassley Event In Cedar Valley |
| by Lauren Burt , Des Moines |
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The Cedar Valley Young Professionals group offers an opportunity for the general public to attend a special meeting requested by US Senator Chuck Grassley. Senator Grassley will give a... Read More
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| March 18, 2009 |
| Iowa City Music Scene |
| by Drew Van Woert , Cedar Falls |
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If you’re a live music fan, and what better way to experience music than live, The Picador in Iowa City offers an array of live music choices. Nearly every day... Read More
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| March 06, 2009 |
| Dinner From Around The World |
| by Johanna Albaugh , Cedar Falls |
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As a part of my new resolution for 2009, I’ve been continuing to venture out to new, diverse restaurants. While on a recent visit home to Des Moines, I was... Read More
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| March 03, 2009 |
| Make Visiting Iowa Parks Tradition |
| by Lauren Burt , Des Moines |
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Did you know that Iowa ranks almost last in the nation for spending on State Parks? If you love camping in Iowa this is a sad thought. Iowa's young adults... Read More
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| March 02, 2009 |
| Five Things To Do Before Graduation |
| by Johanna Albaugh , Cedar Falls |
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When faced with an impending graduation, college students often realize that it’s too late to do all of those things they never had a chance to during their undergraduate experience.... Read More
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| February 18, 2009 |
| Iowa Barn Art |
| by Johanna Albaugh , Cedar Falls |
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It’s hard to miss the large quilts painted across barns when driving through Iowa. Barn art, originally a result of various Iowa groups attempting to preserve and restore historical barns... Read More
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| February 13, 2009 |
| Cedar Falls Performing Arts Center |
| by Johanna Albaugh , Cedar Falls |
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The Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC), located on the University of Northern Iowa campus in Cedar Falls is often a source of exceptional productions catered to the Cedar Valley.... Read More
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| February 11, 2009 |
| Iowa's Music Scene |
| by Johanna Albaugh , Cedar Falls |
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Like most people my age, I spend a majority of my time listening to music. Whether it’s on my TV as I get ready for my day, through headphones as... Read More
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| February 02, 2009 |
| Climb Iowa: Indoor Climbing For Winter |
| by Drew Van Woert , Cedar Falls |
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Rock climbing is a growing sport and its popularity is quickly on the rise. Climbing is one of the best all-body workouts and is a great way to get in... Read More
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| December 24, 2008 |
| Take A Sled Dog Ride! |
| by Drew Van Woert , Cedar Falls |
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Iowa may not be home to the Iditarod, or even close to it, but that doesn’t mean you can’t experience a sled dog ride that will make you feel like... Read More
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| December 22, 2008 |
| Give Cross-country Skiing A Chance |
| by Drew Van Woert , Cedar Falls |
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Winter is a tough time of year. It’s cold, the snow piles up and going outside is the last thing most people want to think about. However, for some winter... Read More
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| December 18, 2008 |
| A Taste Of Morocco On Elkader’s Main Street |
| by Drew Van Woert , Cedar Falls |
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About 75 miles north east of Waterloo, the town of Elkader is home to one of Iowa’s only Algerian restaurants. Schera’s Restaurant, on the Turkey River, is serving up signature... Read More
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| December 16, 2008 |
| Get Involved: Art Noir |
| by Whitney Warne , Iowa City |
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Film noir; a term used to define the black and white crime dramas of the 40’s and 50’s filled to the brim with moral ambiguity and sexual intrigue. This genre... Read More
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| December 12, 2008 |
| Terrifying Heights: Ice Climbing In Iowa |
| by Whitney Warne , Iowa City |
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If climbing up an iced down grain silo in freezing cold conditions sounds like fun to you, then Cedar Rapids, Iowa has fun written all over it. In 2001, Don... Read More
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| December 08, 2008 |
| Ashton Kutcher Meet And Greet |
| by Whitney Warne , Iowa City |
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Oh man, oh man, oh man; it’s the man himself. Ashton Kutcher, a Cedar Rapids native, model used-to-be and certified funny movie man is gracing Iowa City, Iowa with his... Read More
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| December 04, 2008 |
| Tanger Outlet: A Money Sucking Oasis |
| by Whitney Warne , Iowa City |
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The hours and the dollars I’ve spent at Tanger Outlet amount to a small fortune and an embarrassing percentage of my free time. Located on I-80 in Williamsburg this expansive... Read More
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| December 02, 2008 |
| Private Universe: Lands Of Fantasy And Imagination |
| by Whitney Warne , Iowa City |
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“You may say I’m a dreamer but I’m not the only one. Take my hand and join us and the world we live, will live as one.” The Des Moines... Read More
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| November 21, 2008 |
| Willie Nelson In Ames And Waterloo |
| by Drew Van Woert , Cedar Falls |
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In order to be near Willie Nelson in Iowa you typically have to buy a CD or sit at the “Willie” table at Texas Roadhouse restaurant (Cedar Falls and Des... Read More
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| November 19, 2008 |
| Pikes Peak In Iowa? |
| by Drew Van Woert , Cedar Falls |
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So it may not be as famous as the Pikes Peak of Colorado but Pikes Peak State Park near the town of McGregor is famous for its breathtaking view of... Read More
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| November 17, 2008 |
| National Wrestling Duals In Cedar Falls |
| by Drew Van Woert , Cedar Falls |
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Iowa is home to many great sports, but perhaps the most influential, and Iowan dominant sport is wrestling. Wrestling has always had a special place in Iowa and Iowa’s high... Read More
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| November 13, 2008 |
| Winterfest In The Amanas |
| by Drew Van Woert , Cedar Falls |
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This winter you can beat the winter blues in the Amana Colonies. Jan. 24 it all gets kicked off at 10 a.m. with the Winter warmer-upper wine walk and the... Read More
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| November 11, 2008 |
| Skywalk Golf Beats The Cold |
| by Drew Van Woert , Cedar Falls |
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Like we really need an excuse! Well on Feb. 7 in downtown Des Moines the 24th annual Skywalk Open Golf tournament will be held in the Des Moines skywalks.... Read More
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| November 08, 2008 |
| Tour Of Gymnastics Superstars |
| by Whitney Warne , Iowa City |
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It took a 16-year-old girl from Des Moines to make the rest of the world sit still on their couches and take notice of a little Midwestern state named Iowa.... Read More
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| November 05, 2008 |
| Jeff Rider: Getting It Out Of His System |
| by Whitney Warne , Iowa City |
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“I usually approach art like getting something out of my system,” says Jeff Rider, an emerging Iowa artist. Rider ‘s lived in Des Moines his whole life but his current... Read More
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