Shellsburg to restore historic Gold Medal mural with raised funds
Shellsburg residents formed a fundraising push to restore the Shellsburg mural once bright with green and red, fading bricks now exposed. The project, led by Ed Callan Signs Unlimited and volunteer Jeff King, aims for a faithful hand painted replica over three to four days. Local business owner Janice Crowley expresses excitement for the restored piece of Shellsburg history.
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Shellsburg
Ed Callan
Ed Callan Signs Unlimited
Jim Hidinger
Hidinger
Callan
Jeff King
Palo
Janice Crowley
Pearl Street
Pale
Benton County
Nick Rohlman
the Gazette
Pride Month events planned across Corridor cities
More than a dozen Pride events are scheduled in June and July across Iowa City Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas with parades festivals concerts film showings and a new free event at The Englert after the June 15 festival. Organizers stress welcoming spaces inclusive participation and community support through venues like The Rink at Coral Ridge Mall FilmScene and Iowa City Pride events.
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Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
CR Pride
Corey Jacobson
Marion
Hiawatha
Jacobson
Joe Reilly
Coral Ridge Mall
Iowa City Pride
Englert
Cedar Raptors
Clark Field
Coe College
St. Andrew Presbyterian
Gathering Place Lane
Coralville
E. College St
Benton County
Vinton
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Fifth Ave
the Englert
E. Washington St
Basix
First Ave
NewBo City
Third St
Pro-Palestinian protester sues over Dec 9 2023 Kinnick arrest records
Oliver Weilein, a 30 year old protester tied to rioting charges from 2017, sues the University of Iowa, UI police and a public records officer in Johnson County District Court. He seeks body camera and Kinnick Stadium surveillance video from Dec 9 2023 claiming improper withholding. The suit says records are not protected and notes a seven page incident report issued later.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Johnson County District Court
Oliver Weilein
Kinnick Stadium
Weilein
Donald Trump
Washington
D.C
Barbara Wilson
Kinnick
Iowa
Vanessa. Miller
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UU Gru UM Ese
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Collins Community Credit Union
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