Cultivating Curiosity Across Life with Opa and Science
A reflection on how curiosity fuels intellect and happiness inspired by a grandfather who learned on the farm. The piece cites Ian Leslie and Todd Kashdan, notes Wright Brothers as undereducated innovators, and urges daily questions to enrich relationships and learning. Kylie Alger, wellness coach of The Well Woman, signs off.
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Albert Einstein
Opa
Ian Leslie
Wright Brothers
Orville
Wilbur Wright
Mentoring program empowers girls to lead their own paths
Iowa based SuccessSHE mentors nearly 30 high school students through IowaBIG Cedar Rapids and College Community districts. Founder Kinzie Farmer launched the project in 2013 to counter expectations that limit girls and to encourage leadership and entrepreneurial roles.
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Edar Rapids Successshe
Successshe
Iowabig
Cedar Rapids
College
Kinzie Farmer
SuccessSHE and IWLC Young Leaders event details
SuccessSHE hosts a Cedar Rapids event with IWLC Young Leaders from noon to four at the DoubleTree Cedar Rapids Convention Complex. The grassroots program founded in May 2014 has grown to include GussyDown and Minnow Tank, reaching hundreds of participants across the US and five foreign countries.
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Lindsay DeWolf
McKinley Middle School
Mount Mercy University Graduate Center
Cedar Rapids
Path To Success
Cedar Rapids Public Library
IWLC
Hilton Hotel
First Ave
Iwlc-Young-Leaders
United States
Minnow
Desert Terrarium Class Brings Wine and Craft to Cedar Rapids
Bark & Bloom hosts a 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. terrarium workshop at NewBo City Market Cedar Rapids. Participants layer sand and dirt in a glass cube, add a mini succulent, and enjoy a wine or beer plus a $10 gift certificate. Fee 43.19 dollars.
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Bark & Bloom
NewBo City Market
Third St. SE
Cedar Rapids
NewBo Beer & Wine
King Midas and the Miraculous Touch at Coralville Ctr for the Performing Arts
A family theater show from Young Footsiters Youth Theatre titled King Midas and the Miraculous Touch runs at 7 p.m. at Coralville Center for the Performing Arts 1301 Fifth St Coralville with tickets listed at 7 to 12 dollars. Events include Grease at Iowa City High Opstad Auditorium 1900 Morningside Dr Iowa City 7:30 p.m. and a free Watershed symposium by Dancers in Company at Iowa Memorial Union 125 N. Madison St Iowa City from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m featuring Bill Stowe as keynote.
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King Midas
Miraculous Touch
Young Footsiters Youth Theatre
Coralville
Sandy
Danny
Iowa City High
Opstad
Morningside Dr
Iowa City
Iowa
University of Iowa Department of Dance
Bill Stowe
Des Moines
Iowa Memorial Union
N. Madison St
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Kylie Alger
Kylie
Mercy
Mro
Rebecca F. Miller
the Gazette
Sadie Staker
Ellie Bonefas
Ollie Kress
Oak Ridge Middle School
Lowablg
Mount Mercy College
Laurie Hamen
Mount Mercy University
Diana Nollen
Hooplanow.com
Transamerica
Alliant Energy
Indian Creek Nature Center
Alliant
Otis Rd
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