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Education Roundup and Events in Independence Wisconsin
Fifty Cedar Rapids Marion students join the North East Iowa Bandmasters Honor Band in Independence with a 7 p.m. concert at Independence Middle School. Directing the 268-piece ensemble is Fred Nyline of Luther College. The lineup includes participants from 75 northeast Iowa schools and All-State audition members. A Curriculum Mapping workshop led by Washington DC consultant from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Grant Wood Area Education Agency features Fenwick English of Peat Marwick Mitchell. For details contact Kimm Stastny at Grant Wood. Harding Odyssey Drama Troupe presents Mark Twain in the Garden of Eden at 7:30 p.m. in the junior high auditorium with Scott Ewaldsen as young Mark Twain. Cast includes David Knoernschild and Marcia Munson. Thurber selections are performed. Admission 75 cents students, $1.25 adults.