Cedar Rapids middle schools win regional model city contest
McKinley Taft and Harding middle school teams won first second and third at Cedar Rapids local competition earning trips to Chicago. McKinley eighth graders Eddie Parks Maria Walters and Spencer Barnes created Shangri La with aid from Jane Bryant and Rockwell Collins mentors. Taft seventh graders Chad Nelson Peter Lewison and Dan Kelly built Vicky s Ville with support from Shirley Jarzombek Lisa Nelson and Stacy Woodson. Harding eighth graders Tim Lavenz Matt Dolter and Jeff Sorensen crafted Norlec aided by Jean Oberbroeckling and Dennis Keitel of Hall Hall Engineers.
Cedar Rapids district seeks grant and bonds for new elementary
The College Community School District seeks a 500000 grant from the state to fund a new elementary. The board will vote tonight on Iowa Demonstration Construction Grant. Voters May 13 will decide 14.5 million in bonds to build the school and add six classrooms at Prairie Heights and Prairie View. Bonds cost under 28 yearly per 100000 home, repaid over 20 years. Also on the agenda, approve 2001 02 calendar, review tests, accept bids for lockers, and discuss technology certificate and district website. Meeting at 5 p m work session and 7 p m regular session in the ICN room of the high school.
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Sesame Street actress to keynote African American museum banquet
Loretta Long known as Miss Susan on Sesame Street will speak at the Alliant Energy Co. FICA Annual Banquet for the African American Historical Museum and Cultural Center of Town in Cedar Rapids. The event February 10 at Crowne Plaza Five Seasons Hotel features hosts Renee Chou and Joe Coffey with tickets 40 dollars for adults and 20 for youth.
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Volunteer Opportunities List in East Central Iowa
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Neighbors seeks meet cute love stories for Valentine issue
Readers urged to mail fax or email their chance meetings that led to lasting love. Submissions due January 26 to Gazette Neighbors in Cedar Rapids with contact options provided for Diane and Dave DeWitte at The Gazette.
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