Harkin to discuss Cedar Rapids flood protection plans
Senator Tom Harkin meets with local state and federal officials at 1 30 p m in Ellis Park River Pavilion Cedar Rapids to review Corps proposed studies of the Iowa and Cedar River basins and the Cedar Rapids project. The event marks the flood anniversary. The Army Corps official Brig Gen Michael Walsh will join the discussion. In Iowa City power outage hits Arts Festival delaying The Squirrel Nut Zippers as generators brought online. US workers race to restore power. source of outage unfound by press time.
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Catfish Bait Dumped in Jefferson High Halls
Police probe a break in at Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids after vandals moved desks and sprayed graffiti with catfish bait scattered in hallways. The incident occurred between Thursday afternoon and Friday early morning at 1243 20th St. SW.
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Mass CPR Training At Kernels Game In Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Kernels offer mass CPR training for the first 460 fans arriving at 5 p.m. The session runs 5 30 to 6 p.m. on the field and is free with a Kernels ticket.
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Virginia illness survivors mark National Cancer Survival Day
The Iowa City VA Medical Center hosts a Sunday event from noon to 3 PM on its east patio to celebrate Cancer Survival Day. Organizers invite public participation and hope for more volunteers.
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UI Announces Interim Spokespersons Ahead of Media Change
University of Iowa made several changes Friday in preparation for hiring a new vice president for strategic communication. Steve Parrott will be out reach coordinator for the office of University Relations. Tom Moore, longtime media representative at UI Hospitals and Clinics, will serve as interim UI spokesman.
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Children in Iowa hold special naturalization ceremony
About 30 youths took part in a children's naturalization ceremony at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library. Shabnam Schmidt, 9, adopted from India, signed her certificate and oath with family watching. Ahmed and Anas El Tuhami, ages 16 and 14, join their Sudanese parents Hyder and Wisal as they become citizens. The event featured pledges, flags, a Pledge of Allegiance video, and a roll call of 14 countries.
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Six finalists named for Cedar Rapids flood recovery director
City interviews six candidates for the new flood recovery director post. In house contenders Greg Eyerly and Brian Giachino lead a diverse group including George Hollins Tom Watson Sara Jones and D A Christian. Public reception 5 30 to 7 p m Monday at temporary City Hall.
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