Interfaith Cluster forms to fight for social justice
Johnson County faith leaders unveil the 16 member Johnson County Interfaith Cluster at a February city council meeting. The group aims to promote social justice, racial equity, and cross faith collaboration, with monthly meetings and public listening sessions to guide its agenda. Pastor Anthony Smith leads the cluster and envisions expansion into eastern Iowa cities.
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Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
Anthony Smith
Johnson County
Interfaith Cluster
Tim Smith
New Creations International Church
Iowa City
Johnson County Interfaith Cluster
Social Justice
Quad Cities
Center For Worker Justice
Smith
Kids and family events fill Cedar Rapids libraries and venues
A full slate of kid friendly and adult events includes Mother Goose on the Loose for newborns to 3 year olds at Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Free. Blank Park Zoo educator visit at Ely Public Library 2 to 3 p.m. All ages. Star Lab Experience at Ladd Library 10 a.m. to noon. IPTV Dan Wardell Reading Road Trip at Hiawatha Public Library 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. History on Tap at Cedar Ridge Winery Swisher 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free. Longbranch Name That Tune 7 to 10 p.m. Best Western Cedar Rapids. Champagne Irish Dance at Iowa City Public Library 6 to 7 p.m.
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Cedar Rapids Public Library
Fifth Ave
Blank Park Zoo
Ely Public Library
Dows St
Star Lab
Ladd Library
Williams Blvd
Cedar Rapids
IPTV
Dan Wardell
Hiawatha Public Library
W. Willman St
Iowa
Karen Mason
Iowa Women’s Archives
Cedar Ridge Winery and Distillery
Marak Rd
Swisher
Town Rd
Iowa City Public Library
S. Linn St
Final League of Women Voters Speaker Series on housing
The public is invited to a 2 p.m. Sunday session at the Iowa City Public Library Room A with panelists Casey Cook Crissy Canganelli and Tracy Hightshoe to discuss affordable housing and studies on rental markets and homelessness costs. A Legislative Forum follows Saturday 9 30 to 11 30 a.m. at North Liberty’s South Slope Center. Cedar Rapids Parks offers summer programs online at crrec.org with many activities for all ages. registration also in person at Northwest Recreation Center or City Services Center.
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League of Women Voters of
Johnson County
Iowa City Public Library
Casey Cook
Cook
Crissy Canganelli
Shelter House
Tracy Hightshoe
Iowa City
League of Women Voters of Johnson County Legislative Forum
South Slope Community Center
Front St
North Liberty
HD Youth Center Easter Egg Hunt March 31 at NewBo Market
The HD Youth Center hosts a free Easter Egg Hunt for youths on March 31 at 1 p.m. at NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids. Families should bring baskets. event supported by Fairfax Savings Bank and Cedar Rapids Association of Realtors. For details contact Dustin at 319-218-2716 or vroeghdme.com. Concurrent Linn County notice: passport fee rises April 2 from 135 to 145. apply before April 2 to save 10. Applications accepted at recorder’s office 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon–Fri. bring birth certificate or prior passport, one photo, and ID. Call 319-892-5420.
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HD Youth Center
NewBo City
Cedar Rapids
Fairfax Savings Bank
Cedar Rapids Association of Realtors
Dustin
Vroeghd
U.S. Department of State
Linn County Recorder’s
U.S
Recorder’s Office
United States
Canada
Mexico
Caribbean
Bermuda
Recorder’s
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Ushers Ferry Historic Village
Northwest Recreation Center
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Linn County Recorder’s Office
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