Church aids flood survivors with Easter baskets
St James United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids organized 201 Easter baskets for Time Check flood survivors after canvassing the area for homes with light and life. Baskets held candies toys candles seeds and Easter items. Organizers plan to distribute remaining baskets and host an Easter breakfast service. The Rise Above Flood Trauma Together group was started by church members with Skelton who was rescued from floodwaters leading the effort. The church also launched a scrapbooking club for survivors to share recovery experiences. For details call Schmidt or Skelton.
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Former Donnan mayor dies in rural Fayette house fire
Authorities identified 92 year old Matthew Porter as the former mayor of Donnan, Iowa, killed in a house fire at 14081 190th St in rural Fayette. Porter led Donnan for 35 years before its 1990 disincorporation. Fire marshal investigates cause. officials say not suspicious.
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Fayette County
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Grassley to Visit 30 Counties This Month in Iowa
Senator Chuck Grassley will hold meetings in 33 Iowa counties from Monday through April 17 during the congressional recess. He plans health care reform forums with groups including AARP NFIB SEIU and the Business Roundtable, and will conduct town halls in numerous towns such as Mason City Allison Audubon Charles City and Waverly while meeting with students veterans and local officials. Grassley’s schedule includes ceremonies at Jesup High School Cedar Falls and Mason City plus visits to Des Moines Urbandale and Council Bluffs ahead of April 18 outreach.
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Gallagher-Bluehorn Performing Arts Center
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North Iowa Area Community College
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Shenandoah Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic
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