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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 2003
Page
33
The Mound View Neighborhood Association will meet at 10 a.m. at Central Park Presbyterian Church to discuss local issue updates and community plans. Attendees include residents and members of the association.
A roundup of local happenings includes an opening reception for Pig Latin at Cedar Rapids Museum of Art with artist Arthur Geisert, a family Fun Day with wrestling demos, a cookie walk at National Czech & Slovak Museum, and live music at Barnes & Noble. Also listed are UI Dance concerts, pup pets shows, author Monica Leo book signing, and multiple holiday performances and tours across Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Coralville, Anamosa, and Amana.
Theatre listings mention Mamma Mia at Hancher Auditorium University of Iowa Iowa City with 2 and 8 pm showings. Ticket prices range from 40 to 50 for adults 36 to 45 for students and youths plus contact 1 800 HANCHER and website info. CALENDAR PAGE 2D.
A regional history notes a Green Giant Cannery operation in the 1930s to 1950s alongside Sweet Corn Days. It highlights Keith Elwick as inventor of a pivotal manure spreader and the Hawk Bill spreader line built locally. The factory stood as a major employer in the 1960s and 70s, with Mike LaGrange noted as a pharmacist at LaGrange Pharmacy in Vinton.
Population 5102 in Benton County seat. Named for Plym Vinton. Notable residents include Marie Zimmerman pioneering woman radio owner of WIAE 1922. Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School moved to Vinton in 1862. Mary Ingalls studied there, sister of Laura Ingalls Wilder.
The Cedar Rapids Public Library announces a second Greater CR Reads project after strong participation. A Jan 5 press conference at the library will name this year’s book, which has lingered on the New York Times Best Seller list. The program runs Jan 5 to Mar 7 with public forums in Jan and Feb.
A fragment directs readers to contact the writer at 319 398 8219 or to reach Etropa Bann regarding tenement matters. The note provides a telephone line but lacks further context on location or action.
Jim Houser, chairman of the Linn County Board of Supervisors, discusses county services, cost effects of merging with city government, and his views on Cedar Rapids living. He cites challenges with mental health, disability, and elderly aid, plus his hopes for bigger entertainment venues.
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