Volunteer Spotlight honors Cedar Rapids businessman
Ralph Palmer, named 2004 Individual Volunteer Leadership Award winner by the National Children's Alliance, traveled to Washington, D.C., with his wife for the May 4 ceremony. Palmer supports the St. Luke's Child Protection Center and Camp Courageous, funding adoptions and donations, while continuing motivational talks nationwide. He serves on Camp Courageous' honorary board and remains deeply committed to helping abused and at risk children.
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Washington, D.C
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St. Luke’s
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Child Protection Center
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Tes
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the Gazette
Ar Jay Center
St. Luke’s Child Protection Center
Camp Courageous
Monticello
Palmer Quietly Powers Philanthropy and Horseshoe Feats
Ralph Palmer of Cedar Rapids, 65, president of Array, has raised funds for St Luke’s Child Protection Center and Camp Courageous. He and his wife Linda have two daughters and a son, plus four grandchildren. Palmer, a Gilman native and Coe College alumnus, is noted for long horseshoe marathons and public appearances to boost charity. He placed 11th in the 2004 state championships and once pitched 24 hours straight for donations.
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Cedar Rapids
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Cindy Taylor
Rebecca Keenan
Johnston
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Johnson County Fair Results Iowa City Iowa
The Johnson County Fair in July awarded prizes across pets and showmanship. Winners include Kelsey Shoemaker and Dustin Shaffer in dogs, Melea Andrys and Kayla Kuepker in cats, Maria Teets and Kaci Cooper in guinea pigs, Emily Artz and Maggie Blue i Skallerud in hamsters, with junior and senior showmanship finalists. Multiple blue ribbons went to Kristina Craft Curtis Jones Emily Jones and others.
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Kelsey Shoemaker
Dustin Shaffer
Melea Andrys
Kayla Kuepker
Kristina Craft
Curtis Jones
Emily Jones
Maria Teets
Kaci Cooper
Jonte Thornton
Janelle Thorton
Andrea Traeger
Emily Artz
Maggie Blue i Skallerud
Matthew Skalierud
Kelly Skalierud
Gerbils
Tony Andrys
Drew Helling
Kirsten Reimann
Community News Submission Details
Community announces multiple ways to submit news including Random Acts of Kindness calendars and volunteer spotlights Readership in Iowa City encouraged to contact Editor Shelley Oehler by phone or mail for notices and submissions.
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City Hall and Building Centers Listed for Iowa Towns
A list of city halls and building centers including Alburnett Amana Builders Anamosa Atkins Center Point Central City Ely Fairfax Mt Vernon Pale Shueyville Corridor Connection Reality Swisher Urbana Walker United Building Center and Exchange Bank Lower level at 4369 Spencer Grove Rd.
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City Hall
Amana Builders
48Th Ave
Anamosa
Atkins
Center Point
Central City
Aragon Mortgage
Ely
Fairfax
Mt Vernon
Pale
Shueyville
Exchange Bank
Swisher
City Halls
Urbana
Walker
United Building Center
Spencer Grove Rd
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A-1 Vacuum
7Th St
Ar-ray Center
Council St
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1St Ave
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Community Savings Bank
Community Mortgage Group
Center Point Rd
Ste. B
2Nd Ave
Liberty Bank
Linn Area Credit Union
Ogden & Adams Lumber
32Nd Ave
Marion
Hiawatha
Adams Tile & Stone
Grand Ave
Culligan
Chandler Court
Farmers State Bank
Ferguson Enterprises
Kacena Rd
Hiawatha Gilcrest Jewett Lumber
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Marion Blvd
Hunters Ridge
Hunters Ridge Rd
Marion Chamber of Commerce
11Th St
Marion City Hall
ReVessel
35Th St
Star Appliance
7Th Ave
Cedar Rapids West
First Ave
Cantebury Kitchens
4Th St
Cedar Rapids Billiards
Edgewood Rd
Cedar Rapids Lumber
2Nd St
City of CR Building Dept
6Th St
Colony Heating & Air
16Th Ave
DuBail Electric
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E Ave
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