Linn County Fair crowns Costello queen at Central City ceremony
Alexis Costello of Cedar Rapids was named Linn County Fair queen at Central City on June 29. She will vie for the Iowa State Fair queen title August 8 to 12 in Des Moines. Costello plans criminal justice and accounting studies at Mount Mercy University.
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Central College
Pella
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Michelle Tegeier
Alburnett High School
Grace Pisarik
Steve
Susan Pisarik
Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon High School
Linn County
Medals delayed for Cedar Rapids Fifth Season Races
Nearly 2,000 runners finished Cedar Rapids Fifth Season Races but medals were held by U S Customs in Lexington Kentucky due to a mislisted invoice value. Corridor Running officials will distribute or mail medals once shipments clear.
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Pingpong tournament aids Iowa City swim scholarships
Iowa City Parks and Recreation hosts a Sunday pingpong tournament from 4 to 8 p.m. at Big Grove Brewery & Taproom to raise funds for underserved youth swim scholarships. Online advance registration is suggested and a $20 donation will be collected.
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Gilbert St
Echo Valley Trail Free Family Hike At State Park
A Take a Kid Outdoors event titled Echo Valley Trail Trees and Trout runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Echo Valley State Park near West Union. Parents and children will hike the environmental trail, collect water samples, learn about trout species, and identify trees and leaves.
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Manchester native promoted to deputy adjutant general
Brig. Gen. Benjamin Corell, 55, of Manchester, is set to become deputy adjutant general of the Iowa Army National Guard, succeeding retiring Brig. Gen. Steven Altman. Corell has long service since 1986, led units from company to brigade, commanded the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, and served as deputy commander in NATO Multinational Division Southeast. He holds a bachelor's from Upper Iowa University and a master's from the Army War College, with a decorated career including the Distinguished Service Medal and Bronze Star. He is married to Beth and has three sons in the National Guard.
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34Th “Red Bull
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Bucharest
Romania
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
U.S. Army War College
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