Tag: Coralville

Extreme Heat Warning for I-80 Corridor

There’s an extreme heat warning from the National Weather Service for much of the I-80 corridor today and tomorrow. Heat indices of 95-110+ are expected.

Cooling Centers in Iowa City, IA

Cooling Centers in Coralville, IA

Consider donating to the Iowa City Shelter House Beat the Heat drive!

Scouting for Food 2023: A National Good Turn for America!

The 2023 Scouting for Food drive is on! The Hawkeye Area Council announcement just arrived on our doorknob the other day. Pickup day is October 28, 2023. Instructions:

  • Prepare non-perishable food items (canned or boxed)
  • Place donations in a clean bag or box
  • Put them out by your doorstep by 8 AM
  • Make sure it’s visible from the street

The food drive supports local families in need. All items collected will be distributed locally. If your bag is not picked up by noon, please deliver to local food pantry.

Clear Creek Trail 2nd Day of Spring

Since it’s the 2nd day of spring, we went for a walk on the Clear Creek Trail in Coralville (a stone skip away from Iowa City). The trees were bare except for the buds about to burst that Sena gets so excited to see this time of year.

The birds are shy because there’s not much cover. But they’re out. A Red-Headed Woodpecker peeked out at us from the top of a dead tree. A shy pair of Canadian Geese allowed themselves to be filmed briefly before paddling away.

There was still a little snow covering the creek, despite temperatures in the mid-70s.

Another great spring day. We’re lucky—and grateful.