Improv workshop seeks quick thinkers in Iowa City
Susan J. Demas reports on a summer improvisation workshop led by Nick Westergaard artistic director of Lightening in a Bottle. The class runs Saturdays July 12 through August 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University of Iowa Theatre Building and covers long form improvisation and short form games. Sills, daughter of Second City alum Neva Sills, influenced the program which draws on ImprovOlympic practice and Who's Line is It Anyway style exercises.
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Inside Improv Workshop and Lightening in a Bottle Performances
Inside Improv runs Saturdays July 12 to Aug 2 from 10 am to 1 pm at the US Theatre Building with a $20 fee. Lightening in a Bottle performs every other Sunday at 8 pm at The Green Room 509 S Gilbert St Iowa City with a $3 admission.
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Washington County Hears CSR Removal Plan For Subdivision Ordinance
Washington County commission moves to remove CSR provisions from the new subdivision ordinance after a long June session. Land Use and Planning Commission to draft changes, with full three readings and public hearing likely in late summer. The 72 page document faced early criticism from developers as too long and restrictive. In a related item, the urban renewal West Lake View TIF subdivision largely meets the county development plan for taxes but not for coordinated land use, prompting a TIF recommendation to the supervisors.
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Eastern Iowa bus drivers excel at DOT Roadeo event
Several Eastern Iowa drivers placed in the Iowa Department of Transportation Roadeo at Spencer Municipal Airport on June 21. University of Iowa Campus driver Bobby Sanderson won second in large bus, Dan Sorce took third, Jean Dassing won first in van and small bus divisions and will advance to the national paratransit roadeo in Seattle. Ron Schneider placed third in small bus. The contest simulates daily tasks to promote safety.
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Seattle
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Johnson County
Spencer Municipal
Students honored at Hugh O’Brian Leadership Seminar
A list of sophomores who attended the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminar at Graceland University is provided. Named students include James Montchal, Ben Baker, Alex Craig, Erica Leuenberger, Krysta Byerly, Paul Fiegen, Nicole Goodal, Samantha Gipper, Anne Angguth, Catherine Synan, Megan Heitman, Lauren Arnold, Nathan Young, Adam McCullough, Keri Samuelson, Brittney Green, Kyle Smothers. The notice invites reprint permissions by letter to The Gazette.
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Graceland University
James Montchal
West Branch High
Cedar Rapids
Ben Baker
Alex Craig
Linn-Mar High School
Erica Leuenberger
Washington High School
Krysta Byerly
Jefferson High School
Johnson County Iowa City crime blotter note
The Log collects public safety updates from Eastern Iowa agencies. In Johnson County James Kevin Croker, 20, of 2501 East Court Street, at 1 02 a m Sunday, Linn Street and Washington Street intersections. Medical calls seven false alarms one.
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College graduates listed from multiple institutions
The Gazette notes graduates including Kristianne Maxedon of Cedar Rapids from Anderson University and Michelle Kreutner of Shellsburg from Belmont University. Erika Fry of Cedar Rapids earned a Dartmouth BA cum laude. John Birkland IV and Gregory Lynch, Emily Ament, Jennifer Schmitz, and Danielle Harrington received degrees from Gustavus Adolphus, Hamline, and others. Further diplomas include Brooke James and Brandon Nale from Northern Illinois University. Roxanne Hanzelka, Lisa Davidson, Lanette Thomson, Darrin Collins, and Darin Voss from Northwest Missouri State. Russell Novak from Riverland Community College.
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Cedar Rapids
Belmont University
Nashville
Tenn
Michelle Kreutner
Shellsburg
Dartmouth College
Hanover
N.H
Erika Fry
Gustavus Adolphus College
St. Peter, Minn
John Birkland IV
Central City
Gregory Lynch
Iowa City
Emily Ament
Marion
Jennifer Schmitz
Northwest Missouri State University
Roxanne Hanzelka
Belle Plaine
Lisa Davidson
Brooklyn
Lanette Thomson
Darrin Collins
Elkader
Darin Voss
Monona
Community news submission guidelines and contacts
The Gazette invites readers to share Random Acts of Kindness two weeks before events, volunteer spotlights with a photo, and Sound Off letters. Include name and daytime phone. Cedar Rapids editor Diana Nollen and Iowa City editor Shelley Oehler handle calls. Address and contact options are listed.
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