Central City woman earns Main Street volunteer award
Stacy Akers of Central City is named Main Street Iowa 2004 Outstanding Volunteer of the Year for leadership and fundraising efforts. Des Moines ceremonies on April 2 honor her long service as chair of the Organization Committee since 2000 and board director last year.
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Central City
Florence Robertson
Stacy Akers
Main Street
Iowa
Sally Pederson
Des Moines
Akers
Mainstreet
Volunteer Opportunities Across Linn County and Beyond
A community volunteer roundup lists agencies seeking help this year. L I V United Way and RSVP recruit volunteers. Meals on Wheels needs drivers. Junior Achievement and Camp Courageous seek tutors and office help. Listings cover animal welfare, libraries, health groups, civic centers, and education programs with contact numbers.
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L.I.V
United Way
Iowa
Call
RSVP
Linn County
Rsvpcr.org
Benton County
Jaeci.org
Eastemiowaja
Animal Welfare Foundation of Iowa
Awsiowa
Yahoo
Witwer Center
Marion
St. Mark's United Methodist Church
Cedar Rapids
Palo
Ely
Kirkwood College
Lincoln Learning Center
Camp Courageous of
Used cell phones aid Cedar Rapids seniors in emergencies
Benefits Cedar Rapids Rockwell volunteers and Heritage Agency on Aging run a program giving refurbished used phones to seniors for 911 access. Over 100 devices have been prepared at the REACT Center in Hiawatha. Donations accepted at the REACT Center or the Red Cross on Rockwell Drive with battery charging guidance.
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Tom Shank
Campcourageous
The
History Center
American Cancer Society
Five Seasons
Cedar Rapids Science Station
McLeod/Busse IMAX Dome
Taylor
Beula Dvorak
Miracles In Motion
McLeodusa.net
ARC
Cedar Rapids
Rockwell Collins
Heritage Agency On Aging
Rockwell Volunteers
React Center
N. Compton Dr
Hiawatha
American Red Cross
Rockwell
May baskets bloom in Decorah fund raiser drive
Decorah High School sophomore Jessica Hess leads a May basket sale at Community First Bank from 8 a.m. until 500 baskets are sold. The fundraiser, dubbed a stone soup effort, grew from two people making 100 baskets to more than 200 volunteers crafting 500 plus baskets. Donations come from Decorah residents including First Lutheran Church members. Proceeds support First Lutheran Food Pantry Aase Haugen Nursing Home and other causes.
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Decorah
Jessica Hess
Decorah High School
Community First Bank
Hess
First Lutheran Church
First Lutheran Food Pantry
Aase Haugen
Cedar Rapids
Benefit for Marion Man Dean Holub at St Josephs Hall
A Sunday benefit for Dean Holub of Marion runs 1 to 5 p.m. at St Josephs Hall to aid his battle with multiple sclerosis diagnosed in 2000. The event features a silent auction and a dance with music by the Western Justice Band. Holub spent 27 years as a truck driver for Vigor tone.
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Prairieburg
Dean Holub
Marion
St. Joseph’s Hall
Holub
Vigortone
Western Justice Band
Area Restaurants Go Hog Wild For Arc Raffle Seats
Seven teen area restaurants and taverns join The Arc of East Central Iowa fundraiser to boost a Harley raffle. Last year the drive raised over 25000 dollars to support programs including a summer day camp for children with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. The eight week camp ends with a public art exhibit. The winner gets a pizza party, a traveling trophy, and bragging rights. Local participants listed include City Beat, Chrome Horse, Left Bank, Outskirts, Union Station, The Stadium, JM O'Malley’s, Just Jules, Grady's Clubhouse, Tic Toc, Freeway Lounge, Buffalo Wild Wings, Deaner, Big R's, Cocktails & Co., The Knight Spot.
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Cedar Rapids
Arc
Iowa
City Beat
Chrome Horse
Left Bank
Outskirts
Union Station
the Stadium
JM O’malley’s
Just Jules
Grady’s Clubhouse
Tic Toc
Freeway Lounge
Buffalo Wild Wings
Deaner
Big R’s
Cocktails & Co
The
Knight Spot
Bridge clubs vote week results from Cedar Rapids area
Week ending April 8 reports from Cedar Rapids studios list results for Sunday and Tuesday sessions at The Four Oaks Bridge and Happy Bridge Club events at Bethany Lutheran Church and other venues. Notable pairs include Amell with Skogman and Welty with Buckheister, plus multiple Mitchell and East-West divisions across clubs and venues.
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Cedar Rapids Bridge
Four Oaks Bridge
First Ave
Roger Welty
Mitchell
Phil Amell
Barbara Skogman
Bob Buckheister
Jim Boardman Sr
Mary Ann Boardman
Bob Otto
Tom Flanders
Dave Boland
Jack Falat
Mike Roush
Jim Boardman
Bethany Lutheran Church
Forest Dr. SE
Jo Verbick
Jim Boardman Jr
Mike Rowray
Jeannie Slaman
Bill Jennings
Leonard Balcom
Charles Raines
Richard Nassif
Ed Gorman
Wilda Gerks
John Schmidt
Grant Carpenter
Trudy Carpenter
A.m
Marilyn McInroy
Ruth Kelleher
John Knodle
Roger Flint
Joanne Parker
Forrest Parker
Bev van Hom
Larry Seivers
Ken Weber
Anne Weber
Dayton Sippy
Wilbur Evarts
Dave Shelley
Joe McGrath
Floyd Totten
Harry Widmer
Immaculate Conception Church
Third Ave
Ivah Water
Howell
Jo Ed
Verbick
Marion Engel
Dorris Hotchkiss
Ray Heng
Marion
Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church
35Th St. NE
Kenny Burbach
Gary Burbach
Mary Bergum
Mike
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