Upper Iowa University to hold open house
Upper Iowa University will hold an open house at the Education Center located at 700 Bell Dr. SW from 3 to 6 p.m. today. The event will inform students considering fall classes and showcases the university’s majors and degree options. More information is available at the UIU Education Centers page.
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Cedar Rapids Library seeks teen focus group members
Cedar Rapids Public Library invites teens aged 13 to 18 to join a focus group shaping the Young Adult section of the new library. The session is July 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch is provided.
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Phyllis Ver malen to portray Dolley Madison at North English
The English Valleys History Center presents Phyllis Ver malen as former First Lady Dolley Madison at 7 p.m. on July 30 during North English Fun Days opening event. Donations will be accepted. The History Center is at 108 North Main Street.
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Marion hosts pet expo and film night this weekend
The Marion Chamber of Commerce invites the public to a pet adoption expo on Saturday at Lawrence Community Center 600 E Main St from 10 am to 2 pm featuring adoptable pets and rescue groups. Also Friday at Thomas Park 335 Marion Blvd a free screening of The Blind Side begins at sunset with seating from 7 pm.
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Swisher girl heads to national camp for limb loss youth
Jessica Helms, 11, from Swisher, earned a full scholarship to the Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp in Clarksville Ohio. She will join about 100 campers ages 10 to 17 from across the country who share limb loss or limb differences. Jessica, a Prairie Creek Elementary student, competes in athletics and recently qualified for the National Junior Disabilities Championship in Chicago, where she will run and jump before attending the camp.
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Gazette
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Clarksville
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Chicago
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Bianca Kajlich
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Hooverfest to honor firefighters at Hoover National Site
The annual Hooverfest in West Branch marks Herbert Hoover's birth with free admission and parking. Events include the Hoover Ball National Championships, a processional to the gravesite, U S Honor Flag ceremony, speeches by John Avion, live bands, kids safety village, exhibits, book talks, and a fireworks finale.
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Children’s Safety Village
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Raptor Center
Nioki Zoo
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Miles
Tracy Welch
Long Grove
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