Local Monday events bring Potter birthday fun and crafts
Sovie’s Monday lineup features a noon wand making activity and a matinee of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone at the Iowa City Public Library. A 4 to 5 pm Hogwarts crafts session follows. Free admission with additional activities at Barnes & Noble Cedar Rapids and a $30 art event at Chrome Horse Saloon.
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Alan Rickman
Rupert Grint
Wand
Hogwarts
Iowa City Public Library
S. Linn St
Barnes & Noble Bookseller
Collins Rd
Cedar Rapids
Bu.ly
Chrome Horse Saloon
Blairs Ferry Rd
Solon Teen Crowned 2017 Johnson County Fair Queen
Makayla Lindemann of Solon won the Johnson County Fair Queen title at the Iowa City fairgrounds on July 24. Creigh Rourke of Iowa City was named fair princess as other contenders included Greta Schmidt, Morgan Parthemore, and Elizabeth Uthoff. Kylie Holubar passed the crown.
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Makayla Lindemann
Iowa City
Rourke
Princess
Solon
Johnson County
Lindemann
Creigh Rourke
Rich
Mandy Rourke
Greta
Kylie Holubar
Johnson County Fair
Eleya Raim
Johnson County Fairgrounds
Guardians of the Galaxy Tops Mock Election at County Fair
At the Johnson County Fair in Iowa City voters cast 1555 ballots in a mock election run by the Auditor's Office. Guardians of the Galaxy led the best hero team vote with 291, while City Park topped the park results with 382 votes ahead of Kent Park and Trueblood Recreation Area.
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Guardians of Galaxy
City Park
Voters At Fair
Johnson County Park
Iowa City
Johnson County
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Son County
Guardians of the Galaxy
the Avengers
the Incredibles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Power Rangers
Justice League of America
F.W. Kent
Terry Trueblood
Firehouse Subs drives water for heroes in Linn County
Firehouse Subs hosts the sixth annual H20 for Heroes water drive benefiting Cedar Rapids first responders and community centers. Donors of an unopened 24 pack receive a free medium sub, with bottles distributed to fire departments and aid agencies during hot summer months.
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Firehouse Subs
Edgewood Rd
Collins Rd
Cedar Rapids
Firehousesubs.com
Fourth Room Theater Hosts Iowa City School Board Rally
The Fourth Room Theater will host a free election rally Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m. at 901 Melrose Ave in Iowa City for the Iowa City Community School District board race on Sept 12. Attendees can meet declared candidates, register to vote, enjoy local acts, and park free at Kinnick Stadium with potential donations to cover costs and gifts to the district foundation.
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Fourth Room Theater
Iowa City Community
Iowa City Community School District Foundation
Iowa City crews inspect streams for obstructions and flooding risks
Johnson County Iowa City crews begin annual stream assessments to locate fallen trees broken tiles erosion and other issues affecting water quality and flood risk. Work occurs 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday in the streams with safety vests and ID. private property access is limited. For questions contact Public Works information coordinator Carol Sweeting at 319 541 2385 or carol-sweeting Iowa-city.org.
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Iowa City
Public Works Information
Carol Sweeting
Carol-Sweeting
Lowa-City
Trifles and Treats A Glaspell Gala Fundraiser
Starlighters II Community Theatre presents two one act plays Trifles and Treats A Glaspell Gala and Fundraiser at 2 p m Aug 20 in Anamosa Iowa 200 E Main St Reservations by Aug 14 Tickets 25 available at starlighters org Box office Aug 13 14 at 319 462 4793 Desserts served at intermission
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Starlighters II Community Theatre
E. Main St
Anamosa
Starlighters.org
Roscoe the Cat Up for Adoption at Cedar Valley Humane Society
Roscoe, an eight year old neutered male domestic shorthair, is available for adoption at Cedar Valley Humane Society in Cedar Rapids. He prefers a home as the only cat and enjoys exploring his surroundings. Adoption fee is $90. Shelter hours are Mon Fri noon to 7 pm and Sat Sun noon to 5 pm at 7411 Mount Vernon Rd SE. Call 319-362-6288.
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Roscoe
Cedar Valley Humane Society
Cedar Rapids
Mount Vernon Rd
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