Child Care Tax Changes Explored
An IRS provided Q and A explains the shift from deduction to credit for child and disabled dependent care. The credit equals 20 percent of eligible expenses up to 400 for one child and 800 for two or more. No income limits. relatives can be paid if taxes are withheld. Credit available for full time or part time workers and for care inside or outside the home.
Taxpayer Assistance Starts Monday in Cedar Rapids
The IRS announces weekday walk in taxpayer help in the Brenton Financial Center at 150 First Avenue NE Cedar Rapids from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm January 3 to April 15 1977 excluding February 21. Taxpayers are urged to read instructions file early and call toll free with questions prior to visiting.
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Internal Revenue Service
Cedar Rapids
Brenton Financial Center
First Avenue NE
Iowa
Donald J. Porter
IRS
Cyprus Plans Revival of Centuries-Old Lace Craft
Cyprus seeks revival of Lefkaritika lace in Lefkara with Ministry of Commerce effort led by Theodoros Kanthos. He notes current shops show merchant artistry, not traditional women’s craft, and aims to rejoin material and design in this centuries-old embroidery. Dowry origins and Cyprus linen lace are highlighted.
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Cyprus
Nicosia
Theodoros Kanthos
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Kanthos
Fif
Leonardo da Vinci
Lefkara
Milan
Troodos Mountains
Piano lessons for beginners begin at Coe College
Non credit piano instruction for all ages starts February 1 at Coe College Preparatory Music Department. Sessions for 5 and 6 year olds are Tuesdays and Thursdays 4 30 to 5 p m, elementary to junior high 5 to 6 p m Thursdays, and high school and adults 6 to 7 p m Thursdays. Fee is 6 dollars per week in Marquis Hall electronic piano studio Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Coe College Preparatory Music Department
Marquis Hall
Coe
Marilyn Stulken-Ekwo
Cedar Rapids
Stulken- Ekwo
Coe College
Iowa
Women’s Classes Start at Central YMCA This Week
YM offers ten week slym and trym and racquetball sessions for women with fees 15 for non members and 7 50 for yoga members. Schedules cover evenings 7 to 7 30 and 9 30 to 10 for various activities with call 366 6421 for details.
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Central Ymca
YMCA
Kohawk Invitational Speech Tourney Draws 350 Students
More than 350 high school students from Iowa Wisconsin Minnesota and Nebraska are expected to attend the 41st Kohawk Invitational Speech tournament at Coe College. The event features championship and novice debates plus individual events with awards for trophies and plaques. The traveling sweeps trophy goes to Ottumwa high school. last year it was Valley High School. The topic is Penal reform in the United States.
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Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Nebraska
Coe College
Iowa High School Speech Assn
Owen Stanley
Coe
Ottumwa High School
Valley High School of
West Des Moines
United States
Stanley
Cedar Rapids
Area Students Eligible for Elks Scholarships
The Elks National Foundation will award 1051 scholarships totaling 776900 dollars with Eastern Iowa students eligible. Cedar Rapids Elks exalted ruler Dan Ockenfels says top winners receive 3000 dollars annually for four years, second 2500, third 2000, others 600 to 1750. Applications due February 10 with May 1 winner announcements.
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Elks National Foundation
Eastern Iowa
Dan Ockenfels
Cedar Rapids Elks Lodge
Ockenfels
Elks Lodges
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