Neighborhood tale of long term residents and trees north of Vinton Ditch
Bev Van Horn age 75 recalls moving in 1954 to a rural NW neighborhood. Pat Mikulas age 65 considered relocating after seeing the area’s trees north of the Vinton Ditch. Ken Mikulas and their home are tied to the second ownership. Mike Novak age 60 and Mary have lived on Wellesley Court NW for 23 years. Lucy Dietrich age 70 sits on Wesley Drive NW after 45 years, noting periodic flooding and relief from ditch work.
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Gongwere almost earned Olympic speed skating spot
Gregg Gongwer, raised on Johnson Avenue NW, came within a half second of making the Olympic speed skating team after training at Lou Dennis Rink under Ocie Trimble. He later moved to West Allis to pursue training, watches the sport today, and belongs to the Iowa Speed Skating Hall of Fame with his parents.
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Iowa Speed Skating Hall of Fame
University of Iowa
Reginald Mayant
Cedar Rapids
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