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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 2014
Page
6
Grammy winning composer Michael Daugherty, a Cedar Rapids native, will discuss his compositional techniques. The talk starts at 4 p.m. in Marquis Hall at Coe College in Cedar Rapids and is free to the public.
Television and movie legend William Shatner will take audiences on a journey through his life from Shakespearean stage to global icon. The event is at 8 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre Cedar Rapids with tickets from 50 to 125 dollars.
The exhibit traces Marion area farming from pre settlement to today at Marion Heritage Center. Activities include Story craft and activity for children ages 3 to 6 at Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center Toddville. Admission 2 to 5 dollars.
Sarah McNitt of Coralville earned 91 398 on Jeopardy ending with a second place finish. She missed Final Jeopardy guessing Russia instead of Norway. McNitt plans to aid Red Cross Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Be the Match while honoring her late mother.
The article notes McNitt’s Jeopardy appearances beginning January 14 with rising totals from 15,800 to 23,199 across days. It mentions a fundraising effort in memory of the mother, plans for Light the Night Walk in Iowa City, and Trebek predicting a Tournament of Champions return. The Gazette cites local reporters Diana Nollen and Alison Gowans.
Linn County Peter Jaynes presents a program on Marion's Farm Trade and the Railroad at Marion Heritage Center. He will discuss railroads' influence on economy and settlement, invite audience insights, and offer a Farm Progress exhibit tour. Admission $5 adults $2 ages 5–18, free for members.
The University of Iowa partners with AT&T to offer free guest wifi across campus using the attwift network, available wherever eduroam is offered except major venues. US students, faculty, and staff should still use eduroam for best security. City High senior Edgar Thornton IV is named a student delegate to the United States Senate Youth Program Washington Week, March 8–15 in DC, with meetings across government and media.
The 26th Iowa Boat RV and Vacation Show returns to the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls with marine and RV dealers displaying new models. Family friendly exhibits and performances run Friday 2 9 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. 8 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. 4 p.m. Admission 7 dollars. free for youth 12 and under. More details at IowaShows dot com slash boatrvshow.
The 15th Barnelopet non competitive ski walk for ages 3 to 13 starts at 10 a.m. February 1 at Decorah Community Prairie. Registration opens 9:40 a.m. The $3 entry covers all, skis must be brought. rental skis available at Decorah Bicycles. contact Westerheim at 563 382 9681 for details.
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