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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 2016
Page
2
Decorah's Nordic Fest celebrates 50 years with events through Saturday. Jerry Aulwes, 81, recalls founding plans with a six member committee, painting seven booths and serving Norwegian food. Organizers anticipate about 15 000 attendees drawn by Scandinavian culture and community spirit.
Nordic Fest partners include Decorah Chamber of Commerce and Vesterheim Museum as 20 board members and hundreds of volunteers organize a festival drawing visitors from Norway. Fest menus blend lutefisk tradition with a taco buffet at First United Methodist Church featuring Norwegian salmon or whitefish and fried lefse shells. Charlene Selbee notes the event preserves immigrant culture while embracing area diversity and scenery.
A broadleaf herbicide was sprayed accidentally in a northeast Marion neighborhood likely from a crop duster. The Linn County Hazardous Material Team confirmed the white substance on cars and houses near the Marion Swimming Pool. Fire officials say the public risk is low and advise standard lawn care precautions and cleaning guidance.
Cedar Rapids residents are invited to an open house for the Crestwood Ridge Apartments project at Holy Redeemer Church. The proposed 45-unit building would include five permanent homes for homeless residents, 36 affordable units, and five market-rate units with Willis Dady Emergency Shelter providing on-site support. The move follows tax credits from the Iowa Finance Authority and earlier city steps on rezoning and land sale to CommonBond Communities.
The Gazette published daily from Cedar Rapids Iowa. It lists address 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 for delivery and post office services. Subscription rates shown include $8 per week and $416 per year for in state seven day delivery. out of state $468 yearly. Postmaster address and general numbers provided for subscription service and inquiries.
Jermaine grew up in Memphis facing racism and abandonment. He moved to Cedar Rapids at 29, stayed briefly homeless, then entered Willis Dady Shelter for five weeks. With caseworker Martha Carter and Waypoint’s Miss Betty help he found a one bedroom apartment, a full time dishwashing job, and food assistance. Bethel AME furnished his home and his supervisor at the restaurant promises a raise as he improves. He aims to avoid incarceration and build independence with support from Willis Dady and sponsors.
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