Greater Cedar Rapids Foundation celebration honors local philanthropy
November 14 event by Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation praised the impact of nonprofit work in Linn County. Included notes on YMCA 150th anniversary and Reader Tabloid content from CR Public Library with kid friendly crafts and recipes. Sections preview Marion NewBo Czech Village shopping and dining features.
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Festival of Trees and Engelbert Humperdinck At The Gazette
The Gazette hosts events including Festival of Trees at Hawkeye Downs on November 18 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM with free admission and donations welcomed. Engelbert Humperdinck performs January 27 at Paramount Theatre at 6:00 PM as part of The Angel on my Shoulder Tour 2019 with tickets via the venue site or phone. Help Portrait Project on December 1 at First Presbyterian Church Cedar Rapids offers volunteer photographers and makeup artists to give back to those in need.
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Gazette History Time Capsule Book Teases Cedar Rapids Heritage
A 160 page collection gathers 135 Gazette headlines and articles from 1883 onward. Highlights include Titanic and Pearl Harbor era events, JFK assassination, Nile Kinnick beating Notre Dame, John Glenn, and more. Available the week of November 26. Pre orders at www thegazette com Store.
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Prichard elected Iowa House minority leader in 2019
Todd Prichard of Charles City was elected Democratic minority leader for the 2019 Iowa Legislature. Jo Oldson was chosen Democratic whip with Wes Breckenridge John Forbes Brian Meyer and Sharon Stockman named assistant minority leaders. The party gained five seats and eyed rural wins for a 2020 majority, while Prichard highlighted education and health care priorities.
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Valentina the Cornish Rex Polishes Show Shines at Iowa City Fundraiser
Selma Kessler of Omaha holds Valentina a Cornish Rex on her shoulder at the Midlands Cat Fancier Regional Fundraiser and cat show at Sharpless Auction House Iowa City. The event runs through 3 p.m. today featuring multiple breeds age classes pet vendors and an agility course.
Poppe to perform UNI benefit concert in Cedar Falls
Maddie Poppe, American Idol winner from Clarksville, will headline a Dec. 6 benefit concert for the UNI Dance Marathon at Gallagher Bluebonnet Performing Arts Center Cedar Falls. Ticket prices range 20 to 50 dollars with sales starting Monday at Unitix and box office on Nov. 26. Proceeds go to University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital.
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