Waypoint Wonderland aids Cedar Rapids families with gifts
Kira Grabe and other families benefited from Waypoint Services annual Wonderland program in Cedar Rapids. The drive distributed more than 1,000 gifts to 500 families across domestic violence programs shelters and child care clients, with mothers also receiving gifts to start fresh. Community donors supplied handmade trucks, toys, makeup, and blankets, easing holiday stress for households facing housing and addiction challenges.
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Coe College student wins Shrope Scholarship for 2016 17
Sonia Elossais of Cedar Rapids a Coe College junior and 2014 Washington High graduate has received the William E Shrope Scholarship for the 2016 17 academic year The endowed fund from William E Shrope supports Coe students in high academic standing Nine students received scholarships this year from the estate gift Shrope was a Cedar County resident The Salvation Army is distributing toys to over 2400 children and food boxes to more than 1300 households Toys for Tots drop offs at 100 plus Linn County locations aided toy collection Food distribution began Tuesday at Hawkeye Downs and continues today and Thursday
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Autism friendly events announced in Johnson County
The Iowa City Autism Community details autism friendly activities at AirFX Trampoline Park in Hiawatha on Dec 26 and Jan 2 with lights dimmed and capped at 50 jumpers, Iowa GymNest in Coralville open gym Dec 28, and Brush and Barrel in Coralville hosting a snowman painting on Dec 30. Registration details and costs provided. The Army Corps of Engineers warns of dangerous ice on Coralville Lake as temperatures drop and lake level lowers.
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Coralville
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Herbert Hoover National Historic Site seeks artists for 2017 residency
The park invites professional American artists to apply for an eight week Artist in Residence program in June to August. Housing is provided and projects must support digital media and print needs. Applications close January 30. contact Byrony Forbes at 819 643 2541 or visit nps.gov heho.
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