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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 2004
Page
26
Applications are at local Running Wild stores for a chartered bus to Cincinnati for the Flying Pig Marathon and Half Marathon. The trip runs April 30 to May 1 with a signup deadline on Saturday. Contact Running Wild in Cedar Rapids or Coralville for details.
The seventh grade Cedar Rapids Panthers girls team captured the eighth grade division at the Holiday Hoops Spectacular. They defeated Westside J-Hawks North Scott Lancers Rock Island Hoopsters and Cedar Rapids Xavier Bulldogs after finishing second at the University of Iowa Holiday tournament.
Junior Jason Bohannon of Linn-Mar and Brittany Norris of Cedar Rapids Jefferson earned Mississippi Valley Conference player of the week honors for December 13 to 18. Bohannon leads the MVC and the Lions with 28 points per game, while Norris averages 22.5 points for the J-Hawks, second in the conference.
Wayne State freshman Amanda Covington of Cedar Rapids Xavier earned the Nebraska NCAA Division II player of the week after an overtime Maui Classic win. She scored 10 points and grabbed nine rebounds, including two late free throws to force overtime and two more to seal the victory with five seconds left.
The Log lists multiple incidents across Johnson and Linn counties with names ages and locations in Iowa City Coralville Cedar Rapids Solon and Williamsburg. Entries include times and street intersections for several individuals and a second offense noted for Zachary Schott. Birth announcements info appears for readers.
City Hall and all administrative offices including the library Police Department parks water waste water streets and sanitation close Friday. Recreation Center indoor pool close 5 p m Friday and all pools closed Saturday. Public Library closed Friday Saturday. City buses do not run Saturday. Friday garbage on the route picked up Monday. other routes unchanged. Christmas trees collected weekly through January.
In Iowa City readers are invited to send story ideas to editor Shelley Oehler. Call (319) 339-3162 or fax (319) 354-1266 for submissions and tips.
The fourth annual Droppin' of the Carp festivities in Prairie du Chien Wisconsin bring Lucky the 29 pound carp down a 110 foot throne at Blackhawk Avenue near St. Feriole Island. Organizers Tom and Cathie Nelson expect about 1000 revelers with events from 9 p.m. to midnight including a carp shaped pinata and a Carp King Queen crowning around 11:15 p.m. Fireworks follow at 5:30 p.m. after a 3:30 p.m. flag football game between New Albia and local firefighters. The celebration features festive treats, live entertainment, and a no alcohol policy. Contact Tom or Cathie Nelson at (608) 326-8602 for details.
The Gazette seeks Solon correspondents to report news and events. Duties include regular attendance at government meetings and pitching story ideas. Prior newspaper experience and solid writing ability are preferred. Contact Shelley Oehler at 319 339 3162 or mail samples to The Gazette Iowa City IA.
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