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Foiled Again an exhibit of Hot Stamped Foil works by former University of Iowa printmaking professor Virginia Myers runs 8 30 a m to 4 30 p m in the Studio Arts Building Iowa City. Iowans and the Civil War exhibit on the western theater runs 9 a m to 5 p m at the Hoover Library West Branch with one of three Emancipation Proclamation copies on loan. Paper Thread Cloth exhibit teaches natural dyeing 4 to 7 p m today and Tuesday at The Paper Nest Iowa City. Cedar Rapids Noelridge Park 4 to 6 p m and Coralville S T Morrison Park 5 to 7 p m host farmers markets.
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University of Iowa Studio Arts
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Iowa City
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Louise Taper
Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum & Library
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Council Street
Collins Road
Coralville
S.T. Morrison Park
Seventh St
Cedar Rapids cleanup wraps with loads of waste recycled and litter collected
During CleanUpCR Week May 4 to 11 Johnson County residents recycled 31.4 tons of electronics and 7,995 pounds of household hazardous materials. Over 1,000 bags of litter were gathered, 28.78 tons of large items went to landfill, and two truckloads of reusable goods were donated by the Salvation Army. Six tons of wood waste will be recycled into fuel. Sixty-seven tires, 231.4 tons of electronics, and 637 tires were slated for recycling. Volunteers from Ryan Companies and Cedar Rapids Community School District collected 35 bags on May 9 as part of United Way Day of Caring. The Neighborhoods cleanup filled 140 bags. Freedom Festival buttons go on sale for 3 dollars at area retailers.
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Salvation Army
Ryan Companies
Cedar Rapids Community
United Way
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Habitat ReStore Offers 20 Percent Off Coupons in June
In June the Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStore at 2401 Scott Blvd SE offers 20 percent off coupons for donations. Donations accepted seven days a week 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with bi weekly pickups. store hours for sales are Thursday through Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Community Foundation grants open to nonprofits through July 15. apply at communityfoundationofjohnsoncounty.org with guidelines and examples. For information contact Mike Stoffregen at (319) 337-0483.
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Scott Blvd
Community Foundation of
Johnson County
Community Foundation
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Mike Stoffregen
Miss Iowa 2013 Pageant Set for Davenport Dates
The Miss Iowa Scholarship Program runs June 6 to 8 at the Adler Theatre Davenport with thirteen contestants. The winner advances to Miss America live from Atlantic City on September 15. Nearly $20,000 in cash scholarships and over $500,000 in in kind awards will be given. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com and details at MissIowa.com.
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Davenport
State of Iowa
Atlantic City
Ticketmaster.com
Miss Iowa.com
Vintage Rally at National Motorcycle Museum Highlighted Exhibit
The National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa hosts its Vintage Rally weekend drawing about 5,000 enthusiasts. A new Allstate Motorcycle Dirt Track Heroes exhibit opened mid May and runs a year, featuring 30 bikes and stories from drag racing legends.
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Namosa
National Motorcycle Museum
Anamosa
Mark Maderski
Har
Jim Grant
Allstate
Evel Knievel Exhibit Returns At National Motorcycle Museum Rally
The National Motorcycle Museum hosts a two day rally at 102 Chamber Dr Anamosa with 10 dollar daily or 20 dollar weekend admission. A traveling Evel Knievel exhibit features jump bikes leathers helmets personal items and a jump parachute with George Sedlak in attendance.
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National Motorcycle Museum
Chamber Dr
Anamosa
Nationalmcmuseum.org
Evel Knievel
Maderski
George Sedlak
Evel
Pet of the Week Bo the mixed breed at Cedar Valley Humane
Bo a 4 year old neutered male Weimaraner retriever and Labrador mix is available for adoption at the Cedar Valley Humane Society Bo loves to run and play with toys The shelter is open Monday through Friday from noon to p m and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p m The shelter phone is (319) 362 6288
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Cedar Valley Humane Society
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