Freidhof to Demonstrate Fishing Skills at Coralville Park
Johnson County naturalist Brad Freidhof will host a 6 p.m. demo at Coralville North Ridge Park. Poles and some bait provided for first time anglers, with brochures on fishing opportunities and Iowa laws. Participants 16+ need a valid Iowa fishing license. call (319) 645-1011 to pre register. Parking on park's south side.
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Brad Freidhof
Johnson County
Coralville
North Ridge Park
Iowa
Outdoor concert at Court Hill Woodwind Quintet set for Thursday
The Johnson County Conservation Board presents the Court Hill Woodwind Quintet at F W Kent Park for a free outdoor show at 7 p.m. Thursday. The Youth Group Camp venue welcomes lawn chairs and blankets with food and beverages allowed but no alcohol. For details call (319) 645-2315.
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Johnson County Conservation Board
Court Hill
F.W. Kent Park
Tour de Brew Fifth Annual Brewery Bike Ride Set for Saturday
The Tour de Brew starts at John’s Grocery Iowa City at noon and covers 30 miles visiting Old Capitol Brewery and Millstream Brewing Co Amana. Registration is 5 dollars at John’s Grocery by noon, shuttle options from Millstream and John’s Grocery available, rain date set for July 30.
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John’s Grocery
E. Market St
Iowa City
Old Capitol Brewery
Millstream Brewing Co
Amana
Millstream Brewing
City High grad comes out as gay amid friends and family
Nick Alt, 18, a City High graduate, told his mother and friends he is gay. Meredith Van Natta, also 18, recalls their conversations about reactions from peers and worries about public acceptance in the close minded environment.
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Jonathan D. Woods
the Wire
Nick Alt
Iowa City
Matthew Shepard
City High
Alt
Wesleyan University
Middletown
Carly Bossert
Gazette
OWA City
Anne Martin
Meredith van Natta
van Natta
City
Teen opens up about coming out and finding confidence
Ali, once hesitant in high school, discusses his journey to reveal his sexuality. Friends helped him feel less alone and more secure, with family support boosting his confidence as he grew older.
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Graduses
Ali
Alt
van Natta
Solon debates street repairs funding and scope
Solon officials consider a street and storm sewer upgrade in several blocks with a proposed 60 40 split between city and residents. The plan faces funding concerns and possible alternatives as council weighs bonds and local cost sharing.
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Solon
Tracey Mulcahey
Dubuque
Iowa
Kevin Samek
Sue Ballantyne
Mulcahey
Solon Beef Days expands fun with parade and beer tent
The 35th Solon Beef Days returns Friday and Saturday with rib-eye dinners, a carnival midway on Main Street, and a beer tent featuring Killians Leinenkugel’s Berry Weiss. A Saturday parade begins at 10 a.m. with lineup at 9 a.m. Prizes honor best float and antique vehicles. Child Identification Program offered Friday and Saturday.
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Main Street
Miller Lite
MGD
Killians
Leinenkugel
Berry Weiss
Fifth Street
Bob Eubanks
Sclon American Legion Auxiliary
the Gazette
Tommy Maier
Hills
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