University Women Observe 75th Anniversary in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids area branch of the American Association of University Women marked its 75th anniversary with an afternoon tea and a tour of a local historic home on May 18. Participants include Dorothy Johnson Ortha Harstad and Pat Morgan of Cedar Rapids.
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Cedar Rapids Area
American Association of University Women
Dorothy Johnson
Ortha Harstad
Pat Morgan
Cedar Rapids
Corvette Club Hosts Student Ride at Road Rally in Vinton
The Cedar Rapids Corvette Club hosted a spring Road Rally for students from the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School in Vinton. Students rode with Corvette owners, drew cards at each rest stop, and earned a winning hand with prizes awarded after the hourlong ride. The club also runs an annual car show at Lindale Mall benefiting the Vinton school.
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Stephen Rohr
Cedar Rapids
Katie Dean
de Witt
Corvette Club
Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School
Vinton
Lindale Mall
Hula Hoop Day At Mercy Medical Center
Mercy Medical Center cafeteria staff joined a 1950s themed day with hula hoops and poodle skirts. Pictured are Jennifer Kucera Natalie Neibert Emily Sacera and Patty Loth from Cedar Rapids. The menu featured retro items like hot dogs hamburgers and malts.
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Mercy Medical Center
Jennifer Kucera
Natalie Neibert
Emily Sacera
Patty Loth
Cedar Rapids
Variety raises funds for Eastern Iowa children
A Crystal Evening held June 6 at Lakeside near Marion raised nearly 20 000 for Variety-The Children's Charity. Weitz Co sponsored the silent auction with attendees including Charlie and Pat Becker Cathy and Marc Gullickson and Dawn Svenson.
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Lakeside
Tom
Nan Riley
Marion
Charlie
Pat Becker
Monticello
Cathy
Marc Gullickson
Cedar Rapids
Dawn Svenson
Weitz Co
Iowa
Mount Mercy honors donors at spring appreciation night
At Mount Mercy College May 22 2003 Donor Appreciation Night about 200 people attended. Heritage Club recognized donors of planned and endowed gifts and donors of 1000 or more. Jack Evans of the Hall Perrine Foundation accepted the Founders Society award for lifetime gifts of 1 million dollars or more.
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Mount Mercy College
Founders Society
Maxine Welch
Peter Welch
James Manville
Bill Quinby
Cedar Rapids
Heritage Club
Jack Evans
Hall-Perrine Foundation
Second Seasons seeks senior wishes in Cedar Rapids area
Second Seasons invites Linn Benton and Jones County residents over 60 to nominate themselves or others for one time or short term wishes. Applications are available at Family Services and partner centers, with a deadline of August 15 and selections announced by Grandparents Day.
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Cedar Rapids
Family Services
First St
the Alzheimer’s Association
42Nd St
Witwer Senior Center
Second Ave
Linn, Benton Or
Jones County
Second Seasons
Delaware County launches seniors cell phone program in Manchester
Local agencies join to collect old cell phones for seniors to call 911 in emergencies. Donations accepted at Scenic Valley Area Agency on Aging and multiple area banks in Manchester and nearby towns. Phones will be provided free to qualified seniors with wall chargers required. no service charges for 911 calls. A September giveaway is planned. Donna is the program contact at (563) 927-5037.
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Manchester
Donna
Senior Center Meal and Activity Schedule Listings
Menu offerings for seniors aged 60 plus at Witwer and other centers include weekly meals and activity calendars. Details list daily menus, contact numbers, center addresses, and a range of games, crafts, and social events with notes on changes and nearby sites. Representatives from Franklin Middle School are slated to discuss National History Day at the University of Maryland.
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Franklin Middle School
University of Maryland
Gazette seeks photos for Scene and Heard events
The Gazette requests readers to submit photos of Eastern Iowa social events for Scene & Heard. Include event description date location and attendance. Identify pictured people by full name and town of residence and send to Community Editor Diana Nollen at The Gazette Cedar Rapids IA or via email.
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Iowa
Scene & Heard
Diana Nollen
the Gazette
P.O. Box
Cedar Rapids
Sunset fundraiser for Boys and Girls Club in Marion
Sunset on Silver Oak III raises funds for the Boys and Girls Club. The July 26 event runs 6 to 9 p.m. under a tent in Hunters Ridge with food cocktails and entertainment. Tickets cost 25 dollars in advance or 30 dollars at the door. Send checks to 2705 Silver Oak Trail Marion IA 52302. For information call 319 350 4789.
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Boys & Girls Club
Marion
Silver Oak
Hunters Ridge
Silver Oak Trail
Boys and Girls Club
Mount Mercy sets record with donations
Mount Mercy College reports a fiscal year 2002 03 record for funds raised and a record 3378 donors, up from the prior year. President Robert Pearce highlights over 3.4 million dollars raised amid a weak economy as enrollment grows to 1432 students.
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Cedar Rapids
Mount Mercy College
Mount Mercy
Robert Pearce
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Mercy Medical Cente
Variety
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Kirkwood Blvd
South East Linn Community Center
S. Washington, Lisbon
Delaware County
Heritage Bank
Delhi
Citizens State Bank
Main St
Ryan
E. First
Hopkinton
Farmers Savings Bank
Main
Colesburg
Community Savings Pan
N. Front St
Greecy
Community Savings Bank
Northern Ave
Earlville
E. Union
Edgewood
Robins Square Ct
Robins
Mount Vernon Rd
Edgewood Rd
Second Ave. SE
Marion Senior Center
Frank Naber
Ambroz Senior Center
Fifth St
Lincoln
18Th Ave
Ely
Bob Zeman
Mount Vernon-Lisbon
Southeast Linn Community Center
S. Washington
Lisbon
Palo
Hiawatha
Emmons
Don Anders
Center Point
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
Johnson Ave
Ely, 1570
Rowley St
Springville
Broadway
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First Presbyterian Church
Gazette
Gazettecommunications .Com
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Ga- Ame
Ci Ensatnvissinpannen
Gazette Family of Companies Employees Canteen Fund
Iowa BT Chapter
National Tit.t. Society
Jaymee Chyko
Charity Fund
Edgewood Five Seasons
Saint Pius X
Gary Wolterman
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Ae Ee
Karl and
Lori Christoff
Jessica Tracy
Carla
Delores Howes
Sadie Rompot
Zette
F & M Bank
Myra Klopping
Lisa
J.C. Cox
Jason and Schulz
Wendi Scheer
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