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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 2005
Page
9
The Rapids AIDS Project hosts an 8th annual World AIDS Day benefit at the Cedar Rapids Marriott on Collins Road NE. Doors open 5 30 p m with live music two auctions and local celebrities to raise funds for RAP a program of the American Red Cross Grant Wood Area Chapter. Tickets are 40 and available in advance by calling (319) 393 3500 ext 230.
University of Iowa professor Sir Geoffrey Palmer has been named president of New Zealand's Law Commission. Former prime minister, attorney general and minister of justice, Palmer also teaches annually at the US College of Law and its Arcachon France program.
Last day to vote absentee in person is today at the Linn County Auditor's Office 930 First St. The ballot includes Podzimek and Don Thomas for at large, Gulick and Youells for District 1, Henderson and Powers for District 2, Cherry and McGrane for District 3. Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. For polling place, call (319) 892-5300.
Ken Paulsen leads a nine piece orchestra at the W Ponderosa Ballroom as Rich Rowray greets 140 dancers. Rowray, 74, teaches Eastern Iowans to dance through Kirkwood classes and organizes community dances to fund future events. He discovered dance in his 60s after a long career in education and now promotes intimate, music driven social dance.
Rich Rowray a 74 year old learning facilitator in Coralville leads social dance classes with a simplified recreational approach. Ann and Wayne Robinson a longtime couple from Iowa City formed the Dance-now group five years ago to promote social dancing and romance in the classroom. Dan and Phyllis Hug of Coralville join for enthusiasm and community. Contact the writer for more details.
Cedar Rapids On Board reimagines the board with local firms such as General Mills Quaker and Cargill Oilseeds as properties and Gazette Communications as luxury tax. Mercy Medical Center Auxiliary sponsors the game with Marlene Milligan Sister Marilyn Ward and Jane Keyes leading the project.
The game costs 34.99 plus tax at Hy Vee Drugstores in Cedar Rapids and Mercy Medical Center gift shop. It can be ordered online at www lowa com or via Mercy Medical Center Auxiliary by calling 319 398 6631. shipping adds a charge.
Area agencies report rising demand for financial aid for youths in Cedar Rapids. The YMCA provided 1.5 million in aid to 5,444 people last year, aiming to raise 136000 this year. Boys and Girls Club and Scout councils also note growing need and offer scholarships and fundraising support.
In August 2003 The Gazette reported agencies serving youths faced higher demand for financial aid. The Metropolitan Area aimed to grant $900,000 in membership assistance, an 80 percent rise from the prior year, while other agencies saw smaller increases.
Newstrack provides contact options for readers to reach The Gazette in Cedar Rapids Iowa. It lists a postal address P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 and phone numbers 319 398 8254 and 1 800 397 8212 plus an email news gazettecommunications com for inquiries and submissions.
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