Nonprofit founder to receive Neighbor award in Cedar Rapids
Sarah Swayze founder of Empowering Youths of Iowa will be honored with the Dr. Percy and Lileah Harris Who Is My Neighbor award for mentoring Cedar Rapids students and advancing equity. The ceremony at Grace Episcopal Church features speaker Nikiya Dodd and contributions from faith communities and local leaders.
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Iowa State Board of Education
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Voice of Church Ministries International Church
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Wisconsin State Senate
Tony Smith
New Creations International Church
Anne Harris Carter
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Linn County
NAACP
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Day of Service events planned across Eastern Iowa
Eastern Iowa observes Martin Luther King Jr Day with multiple service events. In Cedar Rapids the African American Museum and Mt. Zion Baptist Church host a 2 p.m. program. Coralville hosts music, readings, mural painting and family activities. Iowa City hosts a Peace March, community awards, and library programs including a documentary screening and youth series plus lectures.
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Iowa City Public Library
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Des Moines Civil and Human Rights Commission
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Clock Tower Plaza
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