Teen uses May baskets to raise funds for food pantry
Jessica Hess a 15 year old Decorah High School ninth grader organized a May basket sale with family help on May Day. They produced 170 baskets filled with popcorn and candy at the bank and sold out within 30 minutes. A donation of 820.25 was given to the First Lutheran Church Food Pantry.
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May baskets fundraiser in Decorah community drive
May 1 sale runs 8 a.m. at Community First Bank lobby Decorah. Baskets priced 3 50 to 8 dollars filled with popcorn and candy. Proceeds go to First Lutheran Food Pantry local nursing home and 4-H fairgrounds. Jessica Hess leads with family and Mary Ann Esgate assisting. Proceeds aim 1000 to food pantry and rest to other groups. Volunteers contact Linda Hess at 563 382 3868.
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Times of Our Lives highlights in Linn County history
A Cedar Rapids Gazette roundup recounts April events from 1880s Linn County roads to notable residents and visitors. It notes NYPD chief Matsell's Linn County estate, the Ying String Quartet NEA residency in Jesup, Sokol gymnastics history, Marines at Desert Rock, the death of S.G. Armstrong, and local road critique with scarce engineering staff.
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Volunteer opportunities reported by L I V and United Way Iowa
A compilation of local volunteer posts across Linn County including RSVP for ages 55 plus, Meals on Wheels driver needs, Catherine McAuley Center tutoring and admin tasks, MAHP volunteer coordinator, Arc of East Central Iowa fundraising and events, HACAP puppetry projects, Cedar Rapids Public Library Clifford the Big Red Dog volunteer, furniture pickup volunteers, Benton County respite care and summer yard work, American Cancer Society Discovery Shop helpers, Young Parents Network childcare volunteers, Kirkwood literacy tutor workshop dates, Camp Courageous mailing and tour volunteers.
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