Community events fill Eastern Iowa with doings and fundraisers
A roundup of breakfasts, dinners, trainings, dances, and support group meetings across Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Amana, and other nearby towns. Highlights include a pancake breakfast at Aurora American Legion, a Czech dinner in Marion, CPR AED training in Cedar Rapids, and various church and club fundraisers benefiting parks, libraries, and World Vision famine relief. Local organizers and contact numbers are listed for each event.
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Alburnett
Alburnett School
Alburne Lions Club
Otter Creek Area Lions Club
Webster Methodist Church
Webster Methodist
World Vision
Marion
American Legion Hall
31St St
Marion Legion Club
American Legion Auxiliary Unit
Iowa
Iowa Choral Directors Association
Eastern
Raises for Cedar Rapids Officials Spark Budget Clash
Local debate centers on an 11.3 percent pay raise for Mayor Paul Pate and the City Council while city employees face furloughs or pay freezes. Critics question Finance Commissioner Lyle Hanson’s foresight amid state cuts and point to ongoing costs for the History Center and Kernels payments, warning taxpayers may bear the resulting shortfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Paul Pate
Lyle Hanson
History Center
Kernels
Gannon Critics Probe Rural Road Policy in Linn County
Tom Havran of Amana urges voter action as he attacks Linn County officials led by Gannon over rural road maintenance policy. He argues roads are unsafe and taxes fail to aid hillside residents while incumbents face reelection and must defend environmental and cultural values of the Amana area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gannon
Linn County
Linn
Robert V. Zingula
Community Story Tips From Cedar Rapids Editor
Readers may submit ideas for the Community section highlighting local people with interesting hobbies or careers. Contact Editor Diana Nollen in Cedar Rapids via phone at (319) 398 8272 or email the newsroom with story suggestions.
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Cedar Rapids
Diana Nollen
Gazettecommunications
The
Gazette
Gazettecommunications.com
the Gazette
P.O. Box
Linn County Roads Policy Hobbled by Potholed Maintenance
Linn County Engineer Steve cites the rural roads policy as failed by extensive potholes and aging infrastructure. Officials warn of mounting repair costs and delayed resurfacing across Linn County.
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Linn
Linn County
Steve
Amana land treasure faces threat from hotel complex plan
Amana area activists challenge the Gilman Group purchase of Iowa County land as they oppose a 48.6 million hotel convention center water park project. They warn runoff will burden Price Creek watershed and erode a site tied to Native Woodland culture and early Amana settlement.
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Gilman Group
Waunakee
Wis
Iowa
Gilman
Price Creek
Christian Metz
Amana
Grant Wood
GilRan
Alburnett District Urged to Back Local Staff
A reader urges community support for Alburnett Community School District staff amid a dispute over a long time elementary teacher. The letter argues open enrollment should not threaten teachers and calls on residents to contact the school board and Gazette editors with support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alburnett
Ginger Burns Walker
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Waddoning
Seema & Garand Lau
Aurora
Aurora American Legion and Auxiliary Hall
Eagle’s Club
11Th St. NW
Ely
American Legion
Main St
Hoosier Creek
Solon State Bank-Ely
Clary Illian Pottery
Ely Rotary
New Park
Prairie Ridge
76Th Ave
Family Psychology Associates
First Ave. SE
Kennedy High School
Weing Rd
First Congregational Church
17Th St
Women For Peace Iowa
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Junior League of
Amana Arts Guild
Arts Guild
Woman’s Club
Mount Vernon Rd
Doug Wagner
14Th Ave
Iowa City
Family Systems
First Ave
Kids Sake
Sui.org
Ruth
Lori
Gilligan’s Pub
Cheryl
Bethany Lutheran Church
Forest Dr. SE
Ron Nelson
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Peace Christian Reformed Church
C Ave
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Long Branch
Town Rd
P.O
C.R. Council
BAR Articie Rs Pere Gumimunt
Runum
Amana-area
Tom Havran
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