Beware the three ice kings: Is it too soon to plant in eastern Iowa?

EASTERN IOWA, Iowa — As it gets further into May, many people have probably started putting plants in the ground. It’s hard not to after what’s been a warm past few weeks.

However, some may still be hesitant to plant so soon because of the old Czech legend of the three ice kings.

The legend of the three ice kings may be well known in the Cedar Rapids area, as the legend was brought over by Czech immigrants who found Iowa’s spring climate to be very similar to back home…

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