Czech Heritage crowns 2007 Czech Prince and Princess
Jordan Netolicky 15 of Swisher and Emma Lehman 16 of Cedar Rapids were named 2007 Czech Prince and Princess by the Czech Heritage Foundation. They were crowned January 22 at the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library, receiving crowns, sashes, and grants toward kroj costumes.
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Jordan Netolicky
Swisher
Emma Lehman
Czech Heritage Foundation
National
Lehman
Netolicky
Sarah Sindelar
Kevin
Karen Sindelar
Jefferson High School
Holly Stepanek
Tom
Sheila Stepanek
Prairie High School
Andrea Cada
Jerry
Ida Cada
College Community Middle School
Kendra Kolthoff
James and
Stacie Kolthoff
Quasqueton
East Buchanan High School
Court of Honor
Iowa
Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Stamp On Black History Event At Cedar Rapids Library
Cedar Rapids hosts an interactive family event at the Public Library on February 17 from noon to 2 pm in Beems Auditorium and the second floor lobby. Activities include a Voices of Soul gospel concert, Gullah culture presentation by Arlecia Simmons, Genealogy 101 by Vernita Morgan, Health and Wellness by LaGail Jennett, and a 2 pm drill tear show. Organized by University of Iowa sororities and related groups with information at crlibrary.org or (319) 898-5123 Ext. 258.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Public Library
First St
Beems
University of Iowa
Arlecia Simmons
Simmons
Tom Fripp
St. Helena Island
University of Town
School of Journalism
Vernita Morgan
LaGail Jennett
Crlibrary.org
Cedar Rapids Doctor Honored At Academy Roast And Silent Auction
Dr. Percy Harris of Cedar Rapids will be honored at the first Academy Roast and Silent Auction to benefit the Academy for Scholastic and Personal Success, a summer program for black high school students. The event runs 4 to 7 p.m. February 22 at the African American Historical Museum and Cultural Center of Iowa. Tickets are 85 dollars for adults, 20 dollars for students and seniors over 65, includes buffet dinner. Roasters include James Tinker, David Bolt, and Betty Jean Ferguson Harris' sister-in-law. Tickets available in advance from the museum and academy board members, or at the door. information line (319) 862-2101.
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Cedar Rapids
Percy Harris
Academy
Academy Board
Marion school board to hear kindergarten through eighth grade study
Marion Independent school board members will receive a presentation on the district's K through 8 reading and writing programs at 4 30 p m in the administrative boardroom 777 S 15th St A 15 minute LEGO League presentation will precede the session. The events occur Monday.
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Marion Independent Board
Marion — Marion
Hawkeye Red Cross Eyes West Union Office
Hawkeye Chapter officials told Fayette County supervisors they plan an office in West Union to aid seven counties. Executive Director Alan McKean said the Waterloo based chapter will focus on the area next year and provide food cleanup help and sheltering for animals. The courthouse basement was offered as a possible site. In fiscal 2006 the chapter has offered further assistance.
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West Union
American Red Cross
Hawkeye
Fayette County
Alan McKean
Waterloo
McKean
Hawkeyes
Hawkeye Chapter
Decorah Fire Department fundraises for new equipment
Decorah volunteers host a firefighters dance fundraiser tonight at Nob Hill Supper Club to raise money for new radio and communication gear. Lee Bjerke, on the Decorah Fire Department committee, says proceeds will buy equipment to improve safety and effectiveness for volunteers.
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Decorah
Lee Bjerke
Bjerke
Nob Hi
Nominations Sought for Shining Star Aging Awards
Des Moines area residents are invited to nominate individuals or groups providing outstanding services to Iowans aged 60 and older in 2006. The 26th Governor's Conference on Aging awards will be May 22 in Des Moines. Nominations postmarked by March 1. contact Carolyn Danielson at (515) 725-3318 or email Carolyn.danielson iowa.gov.
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Des Moines
Carolyn Danielson
Carolyn. Danielson
Iowa.gov
Iowa News Service
Trails group seeks naming rights for local trail
Trails of Winneshiek plans to raise 1.2 million dollars for the Trout Run Trail project a 12 mile paved loop around Decorah Iowa. The group asks the city to allow naming rights on the Oneota Recreational Trail to boost funding.
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Oneota
Harlan Satrom
Traits Group
Mike Harman
Harman
Park Rec Board
Kent Klocke
Decorah
Trails of
Winneshiek
Trails Group
Incorpo
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