Spacenet playground unit raises funds at Roosevelt PTO
Volunteers are needed Saturday and Tuesday to install Iowa's first Spacenet playground at Roosevelt Elementary in Iowa City. A community celebration with ribbon cutting and activities is set for April 30 from 5 to 7 PM. Fundraising has raised 32 000 of 52 000 dollars for Phase I and future phases include a climbing wall and additional play features.
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Greenwood Dr
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Our-Playground
Iowa City Community School District Foundation
Roosevelt Playground
Family bike ride for juvenile diabetes research
A Hy-Vee sponsored family bike ride from City Park May 1 raises funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Two routes 3 or 6 miles with a post ride picnic and activities. First 100 children receive a free bicycle helmet. donations accepted. call Missy Clark at (319) 354-7601.
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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
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Waterfront Dr
Iowa River Trail
Napoleon Park
Missy Clark
Kalona Sets Annual Cleanup Day for May 7
Kalona officials announced the townwide Cleanup Day will take place May 7. Residents should bring items to the east parking lot at Kalona City Park and will be charged a fee for disposal.
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Kalona City Park
Sigourney Growing Downtown Adds Businesses And Projects
Sigourney's downtown gains new shops and renovations as several firms expand. In My Sewing Room adds shelving and classes while Once More Store channels donated items to First Resources. Duro-Last Roofing hires more staff and Sigourney Foods considers an April decision on expansion. Water upgrades include a 1.4 million sewer lining project and Legion Park improvements funded by bequests and a grant.
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Washington Street
Gentry
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Sigourney Foods
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Sigourney
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Dickinson
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Demographics 200 Census Counts for Local Population
The 200 census figures show total population 2 209 with median age 42. Age distribution lists 133 under 5, 446 aged 5 to 19, 626 aged 20 to 44, 415 aged 45 to 64, 425 aged 65 to 84, and 164 aged 85. Racial makeup includes White 2 189, Hispanic 12, Black 3, American Indian 3, Asian 10, Other 3, and 2 or more races 1. Occupied housing units total 903.
Sigourney Public Library Under Renovation for Fall Opening
Construction advances on the Sigourney Public Library site a former grocery undergoing a 560000 dollar renovation with a September opening planned.
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