Corn exhibit opens at Koehler History Center in Cedar Rapids
The Carl and Mary Koehler History Center unveils Corn County a new exhibit exploring corn uses and history. The show runs through May 21 2011 with family activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 615 First Ave SE. Group tours can be arranged and more information is available online or by calling (319) 362-1501.
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Be a Good Neighbor Day at Peck's Flower Shop
Peck's Flower Shop at 3990 Blairs Ferry Rd hosts FTD Good Neighbor Day on Sept 1 from 7 a.m. while supplies last. Six free roses available with each person keeping one and giving away the rest to five others. Noelridge Daylily sale runs Sept 11–12 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with 190+ varieties and $5 per clump. cancelation if rain. Call Pat Hines at (319) 393-5565 for details.
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Reflections on Life and War in Gaza Screening
The Iowa City Public Library will show Reflections on Life and War in Gaza at 7 p.m. September 1 at 123 S. Linn St. A discussion will follow the film showing.
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Night Sky Hike With Ranger at Herbert Hoover Site
West Branch hosts a one hour dusk hike with a National Park Ranger on September 3 at 7 30 p m starting in front of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum. Stargazing follows from 8 45 p m to about 9 45 p m with attendees bringing telescopes or binoculars. Park at the Herbert Hoover Center and wear comfortable shoes while insect repellent is advised.
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Word Wizard: Cedar Rapids man sparks global appeal with Wuzzles
Tom Ecker, 75, created more than 19 000 Wuzzles after 12 years of rejections. The Gazette revived his puzzle series in 1982 and readers demanded its return, making the word puzzles widely syndicated worldwide.
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Wuzzles creator keeps puzzles alive in newspapers
Cedar Rapids puzzle designer Ecker built Wuzzles into 50 newspapers via King Features after North America Syndicate picked up the gag in 1985. He still stores every puzzle in Cedar Rapids and works with archive curator Diana Pesek as tech evolves.
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