Community events and activities guide for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
A roundup of ongoing and upcoming activities for adults and families. Lip and Knit class at Cork N Canvas includes instruction and supplies at WineStyles Cedar Rapids. Tenderloin Baskets Bingo at VFW Post 788. Wonder Wednesdays STEAM program for K-2 at Iowa City Public Library. MLK Day film and panel at Mount Mercy University. Preschool Storytime Sleepover for stuffed animals with library photos.
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Teacher Feature Profiles Iowa City Educator Diane Burk
Diane Burk of Borlaug Elementary in Iowa City has spent 28 years teaching third and fourth graders. She emphasizes student independence, writing as a voice for shy students, and guiding reluctant readers to discover books they love. The Gazette spotlights her as part of a corridor educator series.
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Nominate a Teacher Spotlight Series Launch
The Gazette launches a teacher spotlight series inviting nominations to Molly Duffy for educators who stand out in K 12. Include a note about the educator and why they shine in their role plus contact details for submission.
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Alliant Energy 2017 Innovation Scholarships Open
Alliant Energy seeks applicants under 25 who are dependents or customers for twenty five 1000 dollar scholarships. Selection weighs community service GPA test scores and a 300 word essay on a STEM based community solution. Deadline February 15.
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Coralville Police Chief Barry Bedford to retire after 43 years
Public reception set for 4 to 6 p.m.Tuesday at Coralville City Hall to honor Barry Bedford who retires at month end after 43 years in the Coralville Police Department. For details call 319 248 1800. Army Corps opens online shelter reservations for Coralville Lake via recreation.gov with specific date ranges per area.
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Bedford
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Coralville Lake
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Manchester hosts open house on Downtown Riverfront Plan
In Manchester city, residents are invited to a 4:30 to 7 p.m. open house at the Fire Station on 400 E Main St to gather feedback on the Downtown Riverfront Concept Plan. WASHINGTON hosts Science Saturdays book club launches Jan 28 at 10 a.m. at 115 W Washington St with book Brain Bugs and continues Feb 25 March 25 April 29. call 819-653-2726 for details.
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