Spelling star Ed Taylor earns state bee spot
Ed Taylor, 13, an eighth grader at Heritage Christian School in North Liberty, was runner-up at the Scripps Howard Area X Regional Spelling Bee at Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids. He earned a place in the Iowa state spelling bee on March 13 at the State Historical Building Des Moines. The final seven contestants advance to the state competition.
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Ed Taylor
Heritage Christian School
North Liberty
Iowa Hall
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
Taylor
State of Iowa Historical
Des Moines
Kirkwood
Blood center at Ul seeks donations in Iowa City
The DeGowin Blood Center appeals for platelet donations due to rising demand at University Hospitals. Platelet storage is five days, and Carter Overton urges 25 donors daily to help bone marrow and organ transplant patients and accident victims. Call (319) 356-2058 or visit uihealthcare.com/bloodcenter for details.
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Iowa City
University Hospitals
DeGowin
Mitch Overton
DeGowin Blood Center
Overton
Uihealthcare. Com
Infovision
Gazettecommunications
Metalworks by Susan J. Demai exhibition opens
The Galleries Downtown in Iowa City debuts a metalsmithing show featuring about 300 pieces by 12 UI students and two professors. Prices range from 25 to 5000 dollars and proceeds aim to fund students to attend the 2004 SNAG Conference in St Petersburg Florida March 17–21.
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Susan J. Demainew
Iowa City
Washington St
University of Iowa Metalsmithing
Benjamin Chait
Society of North America
St. Petersburg
Fla
San Francisco
Liz Schock
Schock
Dr. Phillips
Karen Black
Alison Brunson
Kay Kimble
Satomi Kusuyam
Lina L. Lane
T.J. Lechtenberg
Colin McDonald
Emma Messer-Carrol
Huan Nguyen
Kathy
Metalsmithing Exhibition at The Galleries Downtown Iowa City
University of Iowa Metalsmithing and Jewelry program showcases necklaces rings and earrings using sterling silver and gold. The first collaboration with The Galleries Downtown funds the show. Opening reception is tonight 5 to 8, gallery hours 11 to 5 Saturday and noon to 4 Sunday with a gallery talk 2 to 4 Sunday. Information contact 319 338 1203.
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University of Iowa Metalsmithing
Washington St
Iowa City
Schock
US Metalsmithing
Chait
Cancer forum series to start at Ul in March
A free community cancer education series sponsored by the American Cancer Society and the Iowa City Senior Center runs six Tuesdays from March 23 at 6:30 to 8 p.m. Topics include cancer overview colon lung breast and prostate cancer plus cancer research. Speakers from University Hospitals and the University of Iowa College of Dentistry will attend.
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Cancer Forum
Iowa City
American Cancer Society
Kim Lansing
Renee Gould
R.N
Geraldine Jacobson
Kemp Kernstine
M.D
Susan Roman
Robert Summers
Howard Winfield
Christopher Squier
University of Iowa College of Dentistry
Atlanta
Society
United States
Cancer.org
Community art and exhibit listings in local venues
The calendar lists art shows and exhibits across multiple venues in Iowa City and nearby towns. Notable displays include Geri Hall, Nancy Purington, John Martinek, Diane Merchant, Jan Friedman, Carmen Grier, Sharon Burns Knutson, Richard Hanson, and others. Exhibits run through various dates in March and April at venues such as the Hoover Library Museum West Branch, The Galleries Downtown, Arts Iowa City Center, Linn Street Cafe, and Iowa Artisans Gallery.
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Lorenz Boot Shop
S. Clinton St
Geri Hall
Nancy Purington
Herbert Hoover
Parkside Dr
West Branch
Hoover Cottage
E. Washington St
Richard Sjoland
Arts Iowa City Center and Gallery
John Martinek
Linn Street Cafe
N. Linn St
Iowa State Bank and Trust Company
Jan Friedman
Carmen Grier
Sharon Burns-Knutson
Iowa Artisans Gallery
Washington St
Richard Hanson
University Hospitals
General Hospital
US Center For the Book
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Madison St
Hancher
Iowa Children's Museum
Coral Ridge
Coralville
Dien
Galth
Oakdale Dental
Coral Court
Molly Moreland
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Academy of General Dentistry
Mall Dr
David D. Henn
D.D.S
P.C
S. 1St Ave
Eastdale Plaza
Family Dentistry
Teri Downes
Muscatine Ave
Delta Dental & Whamalis
Catharine J. Farinelli, D.D.S
Muscatine Avenue
Stephanie Nowysz
Delta Dental
Burlington St
Randy R. Poole
DDS Family Dentistry
N. van Buren St
North Liberty Dental
Cherry Street
Liberty
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