March of Dimes Walk America draws Cedar Rapids walkers
More than 2 000 walkers from the Cedar Rapids Marion area are expected for the 24 kilometer March of Dimes Walk America on April 25 26. The event will run on nationwide synchronized dates with team participation from Merchants National Bank 7 Eleven Banks of Iowa Computer Services and Bohemian Savings and Loan among others.
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Cedar Rapids-Marion
Joe Phernetton
Cedar Rapids Area
WalkAmerica
America
Phernetton
Merchants National Bank
7-Eleven
Bohemian Savings and Loan and Banks of Iowa Computer Services Inc
Morning stretch guide and history note
The text offers a morning stretch routine to boost energy after sleep. It suggests pointing toes, lifting legs, and raising arms with straight elbows before lowering. A historical note states St Louis was established as a fur trading post on this date in 1764.
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St. Louis
Linn Health Service Financial Help Line
Linn Health Service offers financial aid for medical care and directs residents to call 398-3543 for assistance. The notice emphasizes available support and guidance for eligible individuals seeking help with health-related expenses.
Hearts in Her World Julie Schulte Collects Love Year-Round
Jefferson High senior Julie Schulte 18 collects hearts in her pink room and throughout her life. Her possessions from cookie cutters to socks are heart shaped and she wears heart designs daily. She plans to continue collecting hearts probably forever while sharing sewing skills with students and cheering for her school.
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Jazette
Paul Jétwen
Julie Schulte
Jefferson High School
Schulte
Deborah Drive
Bobby Caldwell
Audubon Society seeks members as Cedar Rapids chapter advances
The Audubon Naturalist Society of Cedar Rapids runs a 90 day membership drive from February 1 to May 1 as it moves toward full chapter status in the National Audubon Society. If provisional charter is granted in April, Cedar Rapids will be the fifth Iowa national chapter joining Dubuque Grinnell Sioux City and Spirit Lake. Members gain dual affiliation and receive Audubon Magazine six times yearly plus access to nationwide facilities. Dues range 20 dollars for individuals 30 for families 13.50 for students 18 and under 13.50 for senior individuals and 15 for senior families. Regular meetings are the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Cherry Auditorium Coe College. Contacts are Weir Nelson Shirley Foley and Fred Nissen.
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Audubon Naturalist Society of
Cedar Rapids
National Audubon Society
Iowa
Dubuque
Grinnell
Sioux City
Spirit Lake
National Society
Audubon Magazine
United States
Audubon Society
Cherry Auditorium
Coe College
Bird feeder census planned by Audubon chapter
The Audubon Naturalist Society of Cedar Rapids plans a bird feeder census next Saturday as part of its drive to attain full chapter status in the National Audubon Society. Eastern Iowa residents with active feeders are invited to participate. Free forms and stamped envelopes are available from Nelson's Wildlife Habitat, with results due by Feb 28.
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The
Audubon Naturalist Society of
Cedar Rapids
National Audubon Society
Iowa
Weir Nelson
Nelson
Old
Marion Road
Snowmobilers Rally for Multiple Sclerosis Funds
Snowmobile rally to raise funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Eastern Iowa Chapter. A 50 mile loop from Ranch Supper Club near Swisher through Ely Solon and North Liberty returns. No entry fee. pledges of 25 dollars or more required. top fundraiser wins a snowmobile suit.
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Ranch
Swisher
Coors Beer Co
Ely
Solon
North Liberty
Supper Club
National
Valentine's Day origins and heritage across eras
The article traces Valentine’s Day from the Roman Lupercalia festival honoring Juno and Pan to a Christian feast honoring two martyrs named Valentine. It notes the papal reform moving Feb 15 to Feb 14, the growth of the holiday in England by the 15th century, spread to the U.S. by 1860, and the heart as its emblem.
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Juno
Pan
Gelasius
Valentine
Rome
England
U.S
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Family Shoe
Linn Health Service
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Arate
Shirley Foley
Fred Nissen
Pentax
Minolta
CANON
NIKON
Konica
Olympus
Walden
Ist St. SE
4Th
Waterloo
Seichow and Righter Co
Judd
Mark Scribble
United Feature Syndicate
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Fo SA Tobacco
Westdale Mall
Sun
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