Local events lineup for Coralville Cedar Rapids and more today
A schedule of family friendly activities including Dino O'Dell show for preschoolers at Coralville Public Library 10 30 to 11 15 a.m. free entry. Middle School Makers at Hiawatha Public Library noon to 1 p.m. free. Jason Huneke act at Cedar Rapids Public Library 1 30 to 2 15 p.m. Creative Coloring Club at Barnes & Noble Cedar Rapids 3 p.m. Walking Tour Ellis Boulevard NW 6 p.m. Flamingo Cedar Rapids 1211 Ellis Blvd NW five to seven dollar fee. Preserving your Past photography document care class at African American Museum of Iowa 6 30 p.m.
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Jason Huneke
Michael Jackson
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Fifth Ave
Cedar Rapids
AAMS
Brianna Kim
African American Museum of Iowa
12Th Ave. SE
Couple honored for long term shelter volunteer work
Calista and George Hospodarsky received the Governor's Volunteer Award in Cedar Rapids after more than a decade of service at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center. They foster over 400 animals, help with adoptions, and encourage others to volunteer. Calista is a Hoover Elementary paraprofessional and George is an associate research scientist at the University of Iowa.
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Iowa City
Fairgrounds
George
Animal Shelter
Cedar Rapids
Thick
Liz Ford
Ford
Calista
Cation
Hoover Elementary
West Branch
University of Iowa
Adam Wesley
the Gazette
Calista Hospodarsky
Linn County to Celebrate Women’s Equality Day
Linn County will observe Women’s Equality Day on August 26 at the Kirkwood Training and Outreach Services Center. The event honors milestone gains in women's rights and features local speakers and community groups.
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Kirkwood
Nomination Sought for 2016 Woman of the Year Award
Eastern Iowa notices call for 2016 Woman of the Year nominations with July 23 deadline and a Women’s Equality Day celebration. Also announced are a feral cat care workshop at First Lutheran Church and Young Eagles flights at Iowa City Airport with free, no registration events for ages 8 to 17.
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First Lutheran Church
Third Ave
Sam Wilson
Iowahumanealliance.org
Young Eagles
Iowa City
Experimental Aircraft Association
EAA
S. Riverside Drive
Young Eagle
EAA Air Adventure Museum
Oshkosh
Wis
Youngeagles
Youngeagles.org
Eaa33.org
Connie White
Ding Darling Day at National Mississippi River Museum
The 13th annual Ding Darling Day will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the outdoor Mississippi Plaza. The free event celebrates conservation with outdoor activities, wildlife and fish stations, and hands on activities. Regular admission applies for indoor museum and attractions with food and beverages available.
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National
Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Mississippi Plaza
Museum & Aquarium
William M. Black
Conservation Agency
Iowa
Rivers Edge Cafe
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Coralville
Hiawatha Public Library
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ART Creative
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Collins Rd
Ellis Boulevard NW
Robert Ellis
E Avenue NW
Ellis Park
Flamingo
Ellis Blvd
George Hospodarsky
Y Emily Barske
Europe
Emily
Barske
Thegazette
Linn County
Johnson County
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
Disneynature
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site Visitor Center
Dubuque
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