Morning Sun hosts Rural Free Delivery Route museum tour
The RFD Museum in Morning Sun highlights early mail delivery by horseback and later buggies. Founders Irene Kreiger and Joan Delzell discuss era artifacts, including boots, cream cans, and stove pipes, with a noon-to-night celebration on July 4 and tours by appointment.
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Irene Kreiger
RFD Museum
Joan Delzell
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Joan
Irene
Iowa
Old Morning Sun Post Office
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Camp Diabetes seeks last minute funds for Cedar Rapids camp
Organizers led by Dr Julie Thomas at Camp Tanager east of Cedar Rapids warn donations are down as the Camp Diabetes program fights to meet a 12000 budget. Fifty five children ages 7 to 13 are enrolled for the July 20 week with tuition support varying by family income.
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Tne
Cedar Rapids
Jaye Kennedy
Tanager Place
Julie Thomas
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Firefighters mark Turkey River with aid location signs
Elgin and Clermont fire departments install over 30 markers along the Turkey River to speed emergency calls. Large numerals on barrels and placards on bridges indicate routes for dispatchers, with signs labeled by department to guide responders.
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Janell Bradley
Gazette
Elgin
Turkey River
Iowa
Clermont
Matt Ellis
Gilbertson Conservation Education
Ron Hill
Ellis
Josh Heller
Free Lance
Local tip lines for The Gazette emergency contact
Readers are urged to report news tips to The Gazette via Cedar Rapids line 398-8254 Iowa City line 339-3155 or toll free 1-800-397-8212 for prompt coverage and safety alerts.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
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