Foundation fundraiser sells historic trees in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Community School District Foundation launches its Branching Out for Kids fundraiser selling American Forests trees for 35 dollars plus 8 dollars shipping. Trees include Washington red maple Kennedy crab apple Roosevelt white oak Jackson tulip poplar Johnson weeping willow and Grant sycamore. Proceeds fund a millennium grove in Cedar Rapids next spring.
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Garbage Amnesty Week Scheduled for April 24 to 28
Gazette staff reports residents may set out nearly all household garbage and junk for free during garbage amnesty week from April 24 through April 28.
Cedar Rapids Amnesty Week Lets Residents Dispose Extra Garbage
Cedar Rapids residents are urged to place all extra garbage and bulky items at the curb by 7 a.m for the second annual amnesty period waiving the $1.25 sticker requirement. Last year the program collected 6 million pounds. Items accepted include bags cans furniture appliances with doors removed and scrap metal while forbidden items encompass cardboard with garbage tires batteries and hazardous waste. Tire drop off days on April 29 list multiple sites and hours. For details call Bluestem Solid Waste Agency at 373-4771 or the city Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 286-5897.
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Iowa Press Photographers honor Iowa City winners
The 2000 Iowa Press Photographers Association Contest rewards University of Iowa entrants with top honors across portfolios and photo categories. Winners include Brian Ray Amber Wendt Matt Holst and Brad Causey with multiple runners up and honorable mentions from Iowa and Des Moines outlets.
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Absentee Ballots Open for Two Linn County Special Elections
Registered voters in Linn County may request absentee ballots for two upcoming elections. May 2 for Marion Independent school district instructional support levy and May 9 for Palo city waterworks utility election. Last day to register is April 28 for Palo and May 2 for Marion. Voters may change address with county auditor or at their polling place on Election Day. Absentee requests must include name address date of birth Social Security number and election name. In person voting at auditor's office requires ballot submission there. For questions call 892-5300.
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