Effigy Mounds gains 1045 acres in heritage addition
The Heritage Addition at Effigy Mounds National Monument expands the park by 1045 acres, linking to Yellow River State Forest and boosting protected wilderness to over 4000 acres. Funds exceeded 1.5 million from federal state and private sources. dedication planned for next summer.
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Marquette
Effigy Mounds National Monument
National Park Service
Mark Ackerson
Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation
Charles
Dorothy Kistler
Arizona
Effigy Mounds
Yellow River State Forest
Yellow River
Iowa
Mississippi River
Ewing
Natural Heritage Foundation
Sprout Grower Nisly Expands Local Organic Produce
James Nisly operates a 70 pound weekly sprout business from a Shiloh church space near Kalona Iowa. His product includes organic wheat grass and sunflowers sold at New Pioneer Co-op Iowa City with prices 5.99 for 8 ounces and 2.99 for 4 ounces. Local restaurants in Iowa City and Coralville use his sprouts including Mondo's Tomato Pie Givanni Linn Street Cafe Devotay The Red Avocado Motley Cow and One Twenty Six. Contact Nisly at (319) 656-3885.
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New Pioneer Co-op
Nissy
Iowa City
Shiloh
Kalona
Coralville
Mondo
Linn Street Cafe
Devotay Inc
Motley Cow Cafe
One Twenty Six
Nisly
James Nisly
Submissions Sought for The Gazette Success Issue
The Gazette seeks ideas for its 2001 Success issue detailing local business ideas young entrepreneurs churches schools towns and volunteers. Submit suggestions by Jan 12 to Phyllis Fleming or by Jan 15 to George Ford with name address and phone, via fax email or mail.
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Gazette
Iowa
Third Ave
P.O
Cedar Rapids
Phyllis Fleming
George Ford
the Gazette
P.O. Box
Georgefiafyiowa.com
Prairie students explore Iowa history and heritage
Eighth graders at Prairie Middle School join the Iowa Heritage Project coordinated by Ruth Hatcher and five teachers. Teams visit Bracemore Mansion, History Center and other partners to research local history, then present findings to peers and educators. The spring pilot blends technology, group work and community service.
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Hatcher
Iowa
African American Heritage Foundation
Brucemore
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Volunteers Needed Across East Central Iowa Programs
A combined volunteer appeal lists multiple groups seeking help from residents. Cedar Rapids Discovery Shop and HACAP needs data entry, sorting, and early childhood volunteers. Vacancies span nursing homes, tutoring, drivers, office help, event coordination, crisis counseling, and more with contact numbers for each.
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LIV
United Way
Iowa
Call
American Cancer Society
Cedar Rapids
HACAP
RAC
Catherine McAuley
VA Medical Center
Iowa City
Granger
Marion
Grangerhou
Arc
East
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By Lyle Ernst
IIHF
United States
Clayton
Geuar Rapids
Gazette Map
By Janet Borholm
Melissa Kruth
Xavier High School
Iowa State Bar Association
Young Lawyers
Know
Kruth
Embassy Suites
Des Moines
Adam Fuller
Regina
Lisbon High School
Luther College
Decorah
Missy Rottman
Hilary Hinrichs
John Feldman
Dustin Mallie
Illinois
Minnesota
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Alex Momany
Clear Creek
Janet Borholm
Janetr
Cedar ® Rapids
Feouron
Spring House
Center Point Rd
Linn County
Foundation 2 Crisis Center
Olivet
Citizens For Persons With Disabilities
Washington Street
Cedar Rapi
2Nd Avenue SE
Andy Sickelka
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