Dutch Roots Stand Strong In Iowa Population Share
The Census Bureau reports 6.5 percent of Iowans have Dutch ancestry, the highest state percentage. A Dutch group led by Henry P. Scholte founded a Marion County Dutch enclave attracting further settlers, while German ancestry remains about 45.7 percent. The period also saw rising Asian, Mexican and Soviet emigre counts in Iowa.
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Des Moines
Henry P. Scholte
Iowa
Marion County
Holland
City Briefs: Local Ads and Events Blaze Across Cedar Rapids
A dense page of city briefs lists sales and ads from Smulekoff's on Maytag dishwashers with 90 day terms, travel promotions to Washington DC and nearby sites, an investment seminar by Perpetual Investment Associates, and various local events. Includes You Pick It produce, denture specials, gift shops, studio expansions, and a stress management program at Mercy Hospital. Numerous phone numbers and venues cover Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.
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Smulekoff's
Smulekoff’s
Cedar Rapids
Adv
Linn County and city meetings schedule today
Linn County supervisors hold a 9 am work session in the Administrative Office Building conference room then a 1 pm meeting at the Care Facility. Cedar Rapids Board of Adjustment meets at 3 pm in City Hall Civil Defense Training Room. Ely, Central City, Mount Vernon, and Walker government sessions follow in the evening with council and school board meetings. Movie times listed on page 9A.
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Linn County Supervisors
Cedar Rapids
Volunteer opportunities and contact lines listed for area programs
A local volunteer alert lists multiple groups seeking helpers. Big Brothers Big Sisters orientation Wednesday at 5 30 pm. call 363 8231. Other needs include visitors for ARCs 52 year old man Sue 365 0487, Mobile Meals Edna McMurray 398 3574, Council on Aging Liz 398 3644, United Way Gerry Alger 398 5372, Foundation 2 Youth Shelter 366 8797, RSVP driver and tutors Faye 398 3644, Kirkwood tutors Pearl Munich 362 2586, American Diabetes Association Ruth 373 0530, Crisis Line 362 2174, L I V Edie Liotis 393 3500.
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Big Brothers
Big Sisters
Association For Retarded Citizens
Sue
Marion
Edna McMurray
Liz
Council On Aging
United Way of
Iowa
United Way
Gerry Alger
Foundation 2
Faye
RSVP
Second Ave
Kirkwood
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Washington D.C
Colonial Williamsburg
Gettysburg
Arlington
Washington Cathedral
White House
Ford’s Theater
Smithsonian
Mount Vernon
Busch Gardens
Monticello
More
Jefferson
Perpetual Investment Associates
2Nd Street
Colorful
Colorado
Royal Gorge
Ghost Town
Flying W
Garden of the Gods
Cripple Creek
Estes Park
Kirkwood Blvd
Hwy
Black Hills
Rushmore
Needles Highway
Wall Drug
Badlands
Peppertree Studios
Coventry Gardens
Dick and
Mary Jen Beardv
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Quebec
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
St. George
Teamsters Hall
J Street S.W
Dental East
Lucky
Metro Hy-Vee
Everhart’s
18Th St.s.w
Siegel's
Novak
14Th Avenue S.E
1St Avenue N.E
Pierson’s Florists
Czechoslovakia
16Th Ave
C St. S.W
Revenge
Lindale
Mercy Wellness
Mercy Hospital
K’s Acres
Movies Theater Times
Munich
American Diabetes Association
Ruth
L.I.V
Edie Liotis
Avines
Frigidaire
Amana . E
Amana
Magnavox
Radarange
Rotawave
Wea
Witanic Chet
Winasic Chef
Sony 19
Cable
Trinitron
Tereo Broadcast
SONY
S.E
Maytag
Panasonic
Magic Chef
artiDle
Hoover
Eureka
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