Optometrist Matt Houck Advances on MasterChef Stage
Iowa City optometrist Matt Houck earned a white apron and a spot in MasterChef ninth season after a May 30 episode. He plated pan roasted cod with turnip puree and pickled carrots, impressing judges Gordon Ramsay Aaron Sanchez and Joe Bastianich. Houck will be mentored by Bastianich as part of 24 contestants. West Des Moines student Samantha Daily also earned a white apron and will join the slate.
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Iowa City
America
Celeb
Gordon Ramsay
Matt Houck
Sentation
Ramsay
Aaron Sanchez
Joe Bastianich
Houck
Bastianich
Guid
Ance
West Des Moines
Samantha Daily
Fox
Hulu
Alisan
Gowans
Thegazette
Cedar Rapids theater artist to direct woods themed Czech tale
Cedar Rapids playwright and director Hallman, known for Windy City Players, will oversee Playtime Poppy summer production The Woods of Old Bohemia at the National Czech and Slovak Museum. The free workshop runs June 11 to 15 with 26 auditioned child actors aged 7 to 14.
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Chicago
Windy City Players
Hallman
Playtime
Poppy
Cedar Rapids
110Th Street
National
Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Darrin Crow
Cliff Jette
the Gazette
Forest of
Tees
Woods of Old Bohemia
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Savvy Senior Jim Miller Explains Retiree Travel Discounts
Jim Miller outlines how travelers over 60 can find discounts across transportation hotels dining and entertainment. He notes many discounts are unadvertised and urges asking for the best rate and considering last minute or off peak travel along with club memberships like AARP and AAA for access to deals.
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AARP
Aarpadvantages.com
Southwest
British Airways
American
United
Delta
Amtrak
VIA Rail Canada
Greyhound Bus Lines
AAA
U.S
Marriott
Wyndham Hotel Group
Burger King
Chili’s
Golden Corral
IHOP
Wendy’s
Royal Caribbean
Carnival
Sciddy.com
Community crime forum and church events listed
The notice outlines a crime discussion led by Cedar Rapids Police Chief Wayne Jerman at First Presbyterian Church with free admission. It also advertises Echo Hill Church events in Marion including a toy lab fundraiser, an arts fair, a bingo session at Grace Church Shellsburg, Grace's Fishing Club, and a one day Vacation Bible School at Center Point Road Church of Christ with details on times, locations, and contacts.
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First Presbyterian Church
Fifth St
Secior Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Wayne Jerman
Issy
Echo Hill
Echo Hill Presbyterian Church
C Ave
Marion
Nore
Church of Grace
Grove St. NW
Shellsburg
Grace's Fishing Club
Henry Godey
God's Creation
Center Point Road
Church of Christ
Center Point Rd
Marian
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I.C. Optometrist
MasterChef
Alison Gowans
Watt Houck
Children's Theater
Old Bohemia
New Orleans
Stephen Sondheim
Crow
Forest
Robin Crow
Cedar Valley Christian School
Beng
Iowa High School Speech Association
Anne Ohrt
Hiawatha
Children’s Theater Board of Directors
Diana
Nation
Jim Miller
Vacation Bible School
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