Kirkwood hotel turns used soap into global aid
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center partners with Clean the World to recycle partially used hotel soaps and toiletries. The program, supported by Kirkwood students, ships items to Florida recycling centers and then to 96 countries, aiming to prevent disease and save waste.
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Kirkwood Center
Clean the World
Clean
Lee Belfield
Kirkwood
Florida Recycling Center
Boyson Trail Reopens After Storm Repairs
Marion announces Boyson Trail is open again after June 30 flooding damaged the three mile route along Indian Creek. A 50 foot section remains closed at Thomas Park for planned improvements, with work continuing through September.
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Marion
Boyson
Indian Creek
Marion Parks and Recreation
Thomas Park
Marion man hit by motorcycle in Seventh Avenue crash
Marion police say 55 year old Raymond Sickles II was struck while crossing Seventh Avenue near the Marion Motel and Burger King. He suffered a serious injury and was transported to a hospital. The motorcyclist had minor injuries.
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Marion
Raymond Sickles II
Seventh Avenue
Sickles
Burger King
Arena ice becomes art at Cedar Rapids Paint the Rink event
The Cedar Rapids Ice Arena hosted Paint the Rink with a $25 entry to paint ice sections. Participants left colorful designs on the rink perimeter center piece, to be shown for a year as organizers seal the art for preservation.
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Emily Miller
Atkins
Cedar Rapids Ice Arena
Karen Miller
Cedar Rapids
Bob Blevins
Derek Schindler
Schindler
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