End of summer bargains hit shoppers nationwide
The August retail scene features back to school sales, tax free weekends in Iowa, and clearance on clothing, supplies, laptops, dorm furniture, outdoor gear, and summer apparel. Deals include bundles, extra coupons, and gift cards from Amazon, Microsoft, Sony, and Apple student offers through Sept. 21.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Iowa
TheGazette.com
Groupon
Amazon
Microsoft
Sony
Apple
Walmart
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DealNews.com
Dickies
Converse
Area school supply drives seek donations this weekend
Two area drives urge new basic school supplies for all ages with a focus on middle and high school gear. Donations accepted at multiple Iowa City and Coralville sites through Thursday and Tuesday, with distribution to families in need and volunteers requested. Contact Ashley Taylor at ashley.taylor waypointservices.org to help.
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University of Iowa Community Credit Unions
Coralville
Waterfront Hy-Vee
K-Mart
Iowa City
Hawkeye Harley Davidson
Hills Bank
Gilbert Street
HACAP
Walgreens
Olympic moment fuels commitment to Games memories
A medic recalls watching the 1996 Olympics and the U S women’s gymnastics team. He highlights Kerri Strug landing on a broken foot for a gold medal and the national anthem, shaping his dedication to the Olympic ideal as gymnast Jonathan Horton was ten at the time.
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Kerri Strug
Jonathan Horton
Fashion houses chase Olympic vibe with team uniforms
Designers from Ralph Lauren to Stella McCartney Giorgio Armani and Puma create Olympic gear. Lauren outfits the US team with retro London 1948 inspired pieces while McCartney partners with Adidas on Britain uniforms. Armani outfits Italy and Puma works with Cedella Marley for Jamaica as Usain Bolt endorses the look. Spectator merch and replicas circulate online.
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ESPN
Sports Illustrated
Horton
Ryan Lochte
Heather Mitts
Matt Scott
Ralph Lauren
Lauren
U.S
London
Stella McCartney
Great Britain
Adidas
Giorgio Armani
Puma
Cedella Marley
Bob
Usain Bolt
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