School Ready Scholarship Program boosts prekindergarten access
Johnson County Empowerment offers School Ready Scholarships for 4 and 5 year olds starting kindergarten in fall 2006. Funds go to licensed providers for half day sessions up to five days weekly at eligible centers or homes. Income guidelines apply. contact An Ferold at 339-6169 Ext 363 or visit jcempowerment.org.
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Iowa City
Johnson County
Empowerment
Jcempowerment. Org
Grassley nominates Iowa students to service academies
Sen. Chuck Grassley announces nominations of Eastern Iowa students to U S service academies including Eric Koehler Jacob Law Tristan Mac Leod Randy Rhinehart Bailey Steinfadt Elizabeth Spoers Ryan Forystek Rebekah Kepple Ashton Miller Kyle Chyma and Kyle Michel with future appointment announcements to follow.
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Washington, D.C
Chuck Grassley
Iowa
U.S
Grassley
U.S. Naval Academy
Eric Koehler
Waterloo
Jacob Law
Iowa City
Tristan MacLeod
Dubuque
Randy Rhinehart
Williamsburg
Bailey Steinfadt
Waverly
Elizabeth Spoers
Sherrill
U.S. Air Force Academy
Ryan Forystek
Cedar Falls
Rebekah Kepple
Evansdale
Ashton Miller
Onawa
Perrin Writer Seeks Time for Court System Challenges
Perrin and Thompson reflect on career shifts and long hours in tax work. Perrin aims to leave her column to focus on personal interests while facing ongoing juvenile court issues. She plans to read more and considers John C. Bogle's Battle for the Soul of Capitalism as a choice.
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Thompson
Perrin
Community Notices Deadline Announcement
Local publication requests event listings by fax or email to the Gazette Corrections desk by 9 a.m. Thursday. Fax number 319 354 1266 and email address provided for submissions.
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Lowacity
Gazettecor
Public Meetings Schedule for Johnson County Iowa City Area
A list of public meetings across Johnson County Iowa City area from Monday to Wednesday. Entries include Johnson County Task Force on Aging Iowa City Board of Appeals and city councils in Iowa City North Liberty Hills Lone Tree Oxford Coralville University Heights Solon Tiffin and related school boards with times and venue notes. Buildings include Harvar Hall Transit Building 1200 S Riverside Dr County administration building City Hall and library venues.
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Johnson County Task Force On
Johnson County
Iowa City
Iowa City Board of Appeals
S. Riverside Dr
Iowa City City Council
Harvar
Johnson County Planning and Zoning Commission
North Liberty Telecommunications Commission Council
Hills City Council
Lone Tree School Board
Lone Tree
Oxford City Council
Coralville
Johnson County Board of Adjustment
Council Chambers
Solon School Board
Tiffin City Council
Children’s Storytime Schedule Across Local Libraries
Toddler Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Monday and Tuesday in Iowa City Hazel Westgate. Monday Madness Storytime at 7 p.m. in Coralville. Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Coralville. Storytime at 10 a.m. Wednesday in North Liberty. Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Iowa City. Pajama Storytime at 7 p.m. Wednesday in North Liberty.
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Hazel Westgate
Iowa City Public Library
Coralville
Out & About events at Melrose Meadows and Center
Eadie Fawcett speaks Tuesday at 10 30 a m in the Melrose Meadows art gallery Iowa City on her broadcasting career and Good Day Iowa open to the public and free. Johnson County AARP and Task Force on Aging meet Tuesday at 2 p m at the Iowa City Senior Center with a first person report on the December 2005 White House Conference on Aging. Iowa City Christian Women's Club Luncheon Wednesday at noon at Melrose Meadows features esthetic tips by Julie Pink and Linda Sill.
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Eadie Fawcett
Melrose Meadows
Iowa City
Fawcett
Good Day
Iowa
Johnson County Aarp
Johnson County Task Force On
Johnson County
White House
Iowa City Christian Women’s Club
Dublin Dr
Julie Pink
Linda Sill
Journey to the Moon Event and Space Talk Schedule
Reserve by 9 am Monday for a space exploration program featuring Andrew Chaiken at Science Station on First Street SE. Tickets 35 per person or 50 per couple include hors d oeuvres wine and a Moon documentary in the IMAX Theatre. Pancake breakfast today 7 30 am to noon at St Marys Auditorium Oxford with freewill donation.
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Science Station
First St
Andrew Chaiken
St. Mary's Auditorium
E. Main St
Oxford
Oxford-Cosgrove Knights of Columbus
Community recreation and education listings
A compilation of local activities includes Recreation Rides to Amish Country from Weber Elementary with noon start and temperature based cancelation, Salsa Break at Arts a la Carte Studio, childbirth and new parent classes at Mercy hospitals, and home school nature programs at Indian Creek Nature Center. Also an ABCs of International Adoption info session hosted by Children's Home Society & Family Services with contacts.
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Weber Elementary
Iowa City
Old Brick Church
E. Market St
Mercylowa City
Mercytown City
Indian Creek Nature Center
Otis Rd
Cedar Rapids
Abcs of International Adoption
Dows
Second St
Children’s Home Society & Family Services
Carol Wiens
Angela Anthony
Community Support Groups and Senior Center Services
A compilation of local meetings and services includes Alcoholics Anonymous sessions at Uptown Bill's Small Mall and other sites, Families Anonymous, caregiver and grief support groups, various clubs at the Iowa City Johnson County Senior Center, and senior dining programs with meal schedules and contact numbers.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Uptown
Bill's
Gilbert St
North Hall
Ul Campus
Zion Lutheran Church
N. Johnson St
Melrose Ave
Uptown Bill's
Families Anonymous
S. Gilbert St
Iowa City
Johnson County Senior Center
Wade St
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Iowa City Junior Service League
Iowa City Housing Authority
Steve Rackis
Kerith St. Louis
Junior Service League
Jan Finlayson
Education News
Military Academy At
West Point
Kyle Chyma
Toledo
Kyle Michel
Riverside
John C. Bogle
Oreck Clean Home
Oreck Clean Home Center
David Oreck
OUT & About
Bulletin Board
McAuley Room
Cue Club
Polishville
Brighton
Bridge
Euchre
Elderberry Cafe
S. Linn St
Hills Community Center
Solon United Methodist Church
Swisher American Legion
North Liberty
Marin
Marvin
Venegl
Nagle Lumber Co
Newburgh
Ber
Rholesolor
Do It Best Corp
Mo, Lexington, SC
Dixon
Vitotescon
Medina
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