Local government meetings listed for this evening
The Linn County Board of Supervisors meet informally at 8:30 a.m. in the small conference room of the Administrative Office Building. Marion Water Board convenes at 5:15 p.m. at City Hall. Fairfax Planning and Zoning and Robins City Council meet at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Springville hosts a 7:30 p.m. meeting and Mount Vernon City Council gathers in its City Hall council chambers.
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Linn County Board of Supervisors
Linn County
Marion Water Board
Fairfax Planning and Zoning Commission
Robins
Mayor to Throw First Pitch at Freedom From Hunger Night
C.R. mayor will throw out the first pitch at 6 30 p m during the Freedom From Hunger night at the ballpark. The event supports hunger relief and features a community gathering with local officials.
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Freedom From Hunger
Regional Meetings and Community Events Listing
A roundup of local government meetings and community events across Iowa. Includes schedules for county boards, city councils, school boards, and public libraries in Independence Waukon West Union Decorah Dubuque Manila. Also notes the Manchester Family Fun Festival Parade with fireworks, Cedar Rapids Air Ambulance program, AARP Ice Cream Social in Iowa City, and Prairie Lights reading by Amy Hassinger.
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Manchester
Air Ambulance
Cedar Rapids Public Library
First St. SE
Michael Curr
Iowa City
Johnson County Senior Center
S. Linn St
Prairie Lights
Amy Hassinger
Prairie Lights Books
S. Dubuque St
Nina
Community Calendar Listings for Cedar Rapids Area
Noelridge Farmers Market at Collins Road and Council Street runs 4 to 6 p m. A free clinic at Jane Boyd Community House operates 2 to 6 p m. at 943 14th Ave SE. Call 447 4204 or fax 447 6028. Send notices to Community Calendar The Gazette Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or email community gazettecommunications com.
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Noelridge Farmers Market
Collins Road
Council Street
Jane Boyd Community House
14Th Ave
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Community
Gazettecommunications. Com
the Gazette
P.O
Cedar Rapids
Czech School keeps Czech heritage alive in Cedar Rapids
About 47 children ages 5 to 13 attend weekday Czech School at Wilson School in Cedar Rapids. Teachers include Bessie Dugena and newcomers Petra Ledererova and Eva Karaskova from the Czech Republic. Ledererova studies at Olomouc and Mount Mercy College while Karaskova works as a freelance interpreter.
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Ine Gazette
Wilson School
Cedar Rapids
Bessie Dugena
Petra Ledererova
Eva Karaskova
Bessie
Ledererova
Karaskova
Czech Republic
Pulaski
Olomouc
Mount Mercy College
Charles Merrill
Merrill Lynch & Co
United States
Pam Lewis
Mount Mercy
Barb
Frank Edmunds
Frank
Petra
Erin Pisarik
Sarah Koenigham
Czech School Program and Ice Cream Social at Wilson School
The Czech School, operating since 1870 with support from Czech lodges and donations, will present an education and heritage program at Wilson School Auditorium. The event starts July 16 at 7 p.m. with an ice cream social after the program in the cafeteria, admission three dollars for one serving.
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Eva Karaskova
Czech Republic
Conner Lewis
Anna Garnant
Karaskova
Wilson School
J St. SW
Sam Sedlacek retires after 29 years with Cedar Rapids schools
Sam Sedlacek 85 retired after 29 years as a Cedar Rapids school custodian mainly at Franklin Middle School. A lifelong worker with more than 70 years in the workforce, he recalls starting at $2.90 and values the people he met while watching thousands of students progress. He plans to fill retirement with simple routines and possibly travel.
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Garry Bossert
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Sam Sedlacek
Franklin Middle School
Cedar Rapidian
Franklin
Mount Vernon
Sedlacek
Golly
Ken Lemke
Lemke
Eagle Scout Michael Clingerman Achieves Court of Honor
Michael Clingerman 17 son of Tom and Karen Clingerman of rural Solon received his Eagle Scout award in a Court of Honor at the Solon American Legion Hall on June 29. He is a Regina High School senior and Troop 120 member sponsored by the American Legion. he earned the Arrow of Light and Den Chief Service Award and held patrol leader and troop guide roles. His Eagle project restored the Butterfly Trail at Sugar Bottom State Park with 47 helpers. Zachary Dolinaj 17 son of Kathy and Joe Dolinaj of Cedar Rapids was named a U S National Award Winner in science by the United States Achievement Academy for strong academics and leadership at Xavier High School.
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Michael Clingerman
Tom
Karen Clingerman
Solon
Sugar Bottom State Park
Zachary Dolinaj
Kathy
Joe Dolinaj
Cedar Rapids
U.S
Dolinaj
Xavier High School
David Sullivan
United States Achievement Academy
Lexington
Linn County Department Renamed to Community Services
Linn County’s Human Resource Management department is now Linn County Community Services. The change, approved by the Linn County supervisors, aims to better reflect the department’s scope, including mental health, developmental disabilities, youth services, home health, and related programs. Director John Brandt says the name helps the public find services.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Department of Human Resource Management
Linn County Community Services
Linn County Supervisors
John Brandt
Benton seeks new veterans affairs director in Benton County
The Benton County Auditor seeks applicants by Aug 1 for executive director of veterans affairs to replace 76 year old Ervin Grinsman who will retire after a long part time tenure. Grinsman, paid 600 dollars monthly, serves two mornings weekly and will stay on until a successor is found. Applicants must be a veteran and contact the Auditor's Office at 471 2365.
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Vinton
Veterans Affairs
Benton County
Auditors Office
Ervin Grinsman
Luzerne
Jill Marlow
Grinsman
Veterans Affairs Office
Benton County Auditor’s Office
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