Cedar Rapids Mural Trail to Grow with New Artwork
The Cedar Rapids Mural Trail unveiled its first piece on May 19 2012 and plans to double in size with a second mural funded by donations and an upcoming art auction. The project aims at 27 works across three phases celebrating the city from 1837 onward.
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Iowa City
Mike Sneller
Second
Third Avenues
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Fourth Avenue
Paramount Theatre
Encore
Mike Mesch
Iowa
Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
Jon Dusek
Lynn
Bob Ocken
Mesch
Terry Lockridge & Dunn
George Greene
George Carroll
Lawson Daniels
Carl van Vechten
Cherry Sisters
Paul Engle
Art Collins
Grant Wood
Marvin Cone
George Douglas
Mural sponsorship opens for downtown Cedar Rapids market route
Volunteers needed for board roles fundraising event planning and staffing at the downtown Cedar Rapids farmers markets. Donations are tax deductible and banners along the Market route May through September will display donor names or logos with a $500 sponsorship.
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Iowa Exemptions Likely Little Change in Vaccination Laws
A national measles outbreak prompts debate but Iowa lawmakers show little appetite to tighten exemptions for childhood vaccines. About 8,000 Iowa children use religious or medical exemptions, with religious claims rising since 2000. Public health leaders warn against abuse while stressing vaccination benefits. Governor Branstad supports current law allowing religious exemptions.
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Iowa explores state app push and mobile gov plans
Iowa officials say state government lags in app adoption though rising. CIO Robert von Wolffradt outlines a mobile strategy to turn websites into apps via responsive design and easier user interaction. The group plans an online services splash page and expanded public access later this year.
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Apple
Iowa Department of Transportation
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Kindle Fire
California
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