Walk for Clean Air Memorial March Set at UI Iowa City
Johnson County invites the public to a memorial walk in Hubbard Park at the University of Iowa on April 30 starting at 9 am. Three routes are offered with fees of 15 dollars for individuals 40 dollars per family and 7 dollars per youth. Proceeds support tobacco control efforts.
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Iowa City
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ADHD Conference Across the Life Span at University of Iowa
A Saturday conference at the University of Iowa Memorial Union addresses ADHD across life spans for families adults and children. Michael Hopkins delivers the keynote with breakout sessions on medication transitions accommodations and self determination. Separate sessions target youths ages 10 to 18 and adults with CHADD of Iowa sponsoring. Registration caps at 100 with fees 40 for a family four 25 adults and 15 students ages 10 to 18. Send registrations to CHADD of Iowa Muscatine Iowa 52761 or email befogmachlink com for information.
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Michael Hopkins
Iowa
Amana Bluegrass Festival at Amana RV Park
The Amana Colonies Bluegrass Festival runs Friday to Sunday at the Morton Center within the Amana Colonies RV Park and Outdoor Convention Facility. Acts include Southern Reign Harvest Home Bob and Kristie Black and the McPunk Brothers. Camping and passes available. details at 1 800 471 7616 or amanarv.com.
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Morton Center
Southern Reign
Harvest Home
Bob and
Kristie Black
McPunk Brothers
Amanarv.com
Diamond devotion leads Kelda Hankins from playing to coaching
Oxford sophomore Kelda Hankins balances tough grades with softball after helping launch the Johnson County Spirits. She shifts from power hitter to coach while maintaining a 4.0 GPA and supporting teammates with batting tips and fielding guidance.
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Ben Roberts
Kelda Hankins
Oxford
Vianna Peak
North Liberty
Tessa Burns
Iowa City Jaguars
Tiffin
Hankins
Johnson County Spirits
Muscatine
Hawkins
Clear Creek Amana High School
Spirits
Amateur Softball Association
Clear Creek Amana
Iowa City crime drops 10.8 percent in 2004 report
The Gazette notes a 10.8 percent decline in total crimes from 2003 to 2004 in Iowa City due to lower aggravated assaults vandalism and car thefts. Violent offenses and sex crimes stayed nearly steady with 631 assaults robberies and related crimes in both years.
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Iowa City Police Department
Keith
K.C.” Odle
Mark Bean
Stephen Moore
John Stewart
Gilbert Street
Illinois
Daniel Corbett
Michael Kearney
Marion
Home Ties marks 10 years serving Johnson County families
Iowa City center offers transitional child care for 22 children up to three months while reunifying families. Executive Director Michelle Hawkes notes it serves Sudanese refugees, foster children, and single parents fleeing violence with referrals and community support from Johnson County, United Way, Empowerment, and First Mennonite Church. An open house is planned at 405 Myrtle Ave.
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Iowa City
Siobhan
Connor
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the Gazette
Home Ties
Johnson County
Iowa
Michelle Hawkes
Myrtle Ave
United Way
Hawkes
Tiffany Jackson
Chicago
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