Land preservation saves Shimek Ravine in Iowa City
In 1992 a group of 13 neighbors raised 119 250 to buy 19 acres surrounding Shimek Ravine near Shimek Elementary Whiting Avenue and I 80. They formed a land trust to keep the oak Hickory forest natural and undeveloped, with donations ranging from 1 750 to 25 000 and some land kept private.
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Shimek Ravine
Shimek Elementary
Whiting Avenue
Ridge Road
Ingly
Wall
Ken Lowder
The
Land Trust
Liz Zabel
the Gazette
Iowa City
Bur Oak Land Trust
Barks & Brew Fundraiser for Last Hope Animal Rescue
Last Hope Animal Rescue hosts Barks & Brew at NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids from 1 to 9 p.m. Tickets cost 20 to 25 dollars with alcohol tastings and games including a bean bag tournament. First 200 registrants get a 2016 commemorative growler and goody bag. event supports abused and abandoned animals.
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Barks & Brew
Last Hope Animal Rescue
Barks and Brew
NewBo City Market
Third St. SE
Cedar Rapids
Food Fear Factor and Community Corn Roast Set in Cedar Rapids and Solon
Two regional food events highlight the weekend. At the National Czech and Slovak Museum in Cedar Rapids families explore garden nutrition and healthy snacks with Martha McClurg from Hy Vee. In Solon the Iowa Grown Market hosts a free family corn roast with live music by Notes from the Underground and lawn seating, weather permitting.
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National
Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Martha McClurg
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Inspiration Place
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Newport Rd
Solon
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Shimek
Ary Wall
Mary Wall
Ravine
Hooplanow.com
St. Jude
Brass Transit Authority
Matthew Kane
Greenbrier
St. Jude Catholic Church
Edgewood Rd
Shear Madness
Old Creamery Theatre
38Th Ave
Amana
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