Local government meetings scheduled tonight
Calendar lists 7 p.m. meetings for Coralville City Council at City Hall North Liberty city meeting and Iowa City Human Rights Commission at Harvar Hall and Iowa City School Board in the central administration building board room.
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Regional Meeting Set by Washington County Board
The Washington County Board of Supervisors will convene a regional meeting at 9 a.m. at the courthouse in Washington. Officials invite public attendance and discussion of county matters on the agenda.
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Government and You Listening Post at Murphy’s Bar
A political listening session hosted at Murphy’s Bar and Grill in Riverside runs from 11 30 a m to 12 30 p m with Johnson County Supervisor Terrence Neuzil in attendance. Call 319 356 6000 for details and updates on the event.
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Out and About events round up in Cedar Rapids area
Community listings include Pet First Aid at Red Cross on Clinton Street, Lamb Banquet by Johnson County Sheep and Wool Growers at Highlander Conference Center, Birding on the Web at F W Kent Park Oxford, Salsa Break at Arts a la Carte Old Brick Church, Noteables with Kirkwood Jazz Ensemble at Ballantyne Auditorium Cedar Rapids, Air Force jazz band, and Luther Collegiate Chorale at Center for Faith and Life Luther College Decorah.
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S. Clinton St
Johnson County Sheep and Wool Growers Association
Highlander Conference Center
Conservation Education Center
F.W. Kent Park
Oxford
Arts A la Carte
Old Brick Church
E. Market St
Kirkwood
Ballantyne
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
Air Force
Luther Collegiate Chorale
Center For Faith and Life
Luther College
Decorah
Children Storytimes at Iowa City and Coralville Libraries
Toddler Storytime at 10:30 a.m. in Hazel Westgate Story Room Iowa City Public Library. Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m. at Coralville Public Library.
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Iowa City Public Library
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Community Calendar Highlights at Iowa Memorial Union and Campus
Listed tonight and today are events at the University of Iowa venues including the Senior Center, Richey Ballroom, and Iowa Memorial Union. Highlights include cancer research talks, film screenings at Bijou, non fiction reading by Faith Adiele, and the Faculty Senate meeting with various workshops and performances.
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Iowa Memorial Union
Bowen Science Building
Lucas Dodge
Field House
Bijou
Sahai
Faith Adiele
Prairie Lights Books
Clapp Recital Hall
Avon drives kit fundraiser for troops in Iraq
Avon reps led by Rhonda McKibben organize Project We Care to send sun screen foot cream deodorant and other essentials to soldiers in Iraq. Each kit costs 10 dollars plus 1.50 shipping with optional messages. McKibben Allen and Hughes aim for 5 000 to 6 000 kits and note other Avon branches run similar drives.
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Molly Allen
Cedar Rapids
Kaye Hughes
Avon care package drive for troops volunteers
Donations and messages support Project We Care in Marion Iowa and Support Our Troops in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Avon representatives are Rhonda McKibben and Jan Mullin with phone numbers and dates for table events at Lindale Mall on weekend May 8 and 9.
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Lindale Mall
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Cedar Rapids
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Jan Mullin
Amana Maifest Parade and Winery Weekend Celebrations
Amana Colonies host Maifest with a Saturday parade in Amana village and a weekend of activities including Maipole dancing craft demonstrations and children’s activities. Taste of the Amana Colonies runs Saturday 10 30 am to 3 pm at Festhalle Barn with sample portions and wine making contest entries 11 am to 1 pm winners announced 2 30 pm call 319 622 7707. Sunday features Maifest Wine Walk 11 am to 4 pm at seven Amana wineries with punch cards and a complimentary glass. Old Creamery Theatre presents Social Security at 3 and 8 pm Saturday and 3 pm Sunday at the Amana Visitors Center Price Creek Stage call 319 622 6194 for tickets. Full schedule at wwwAmanaColoniescom.
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Amanas
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Gazette
Local teachers honored by Coralville Noon Optimist Club
Coralville and Iowa City educators earned recognition at the third annual Coralville Noon Optimist Club event held at the Coralville American Legion. Donors will contribute to schools of the honored teachers, including Doug Herman, Ronda Marshall, Sandy Slothower, Margareth Cheng, Frank Cheng, Ann Wade, and Wickham Elementary volunteers.
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Iowa City
Coralville Noon Optimist
Coralville American Legion
Doug Herman
West High
Ronda Marshall
Northwest Junior High
Sandy Slothower
Coralville Central
Margareth and
Frank Cheng
Kirkwood
Ann Wade
Rock ’N Road
Wickham
Posthumous honor for UI professor Susan Schechter
Iowa City attorney general recognizing the late Susan Schechter, clinical professor of social work at the University of Iowa, with a posthumous Crime Victim Service Award during National Crime Victims Rights Week. Schechter, who died of endometrial cancer in February, championed domestic violence, child abuse and poverty issues.
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Susan Schechter
University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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Office of Justice Programs
Office For Victims of Crime
Schechter
US School of Social Work
Battered Women’s
Susan
Salome Raheim
School of Social Work
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