Diversity Market pops up in Iowa City South District
A first ever Diversity Market pop-up begins this Saturday at 611 Southgate Ave near the King dom Center in Iowa City. Running Saturdays 3 to 7 pm through July 10 the pilot will showcase women led vendors like Royceann's Soul Food and Mama's Chicken and Fish along with Tax Wright Hannah Born Photography Nikki-Boo Kids Art by Teagan Artesania de Dolores and other local makers each week. Vendors aim to elevate Black Indigenous People of Color and women entrepreneurs while inviting families to eat shop and enjoy activities in a growing south district market environment.
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Iowa City
Southgate Ave
Kingdom Center
Royceann
Soul Food
Mama’s Chicken
Tax Wright
Verness Wright
Hannah Born
Nikki-Boo Kids
Teagan
Artesania de Dolores
Iowa City Diversity Market pop-up promotes marginalized small firms
A new Saturday pop-up market at 611 Southgate Ave by the Kingdom Center runs 3 to 7 p.m. through July 10 showcasing local and emerging businesses. A Detroit style SSMID aimed at economic growth in Iowa City’s south district backs the effort with support from city offices and groups like Think Iowa City and Habitat for Humanity.
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Iowa City
Jordan
City of
South District Neighborhood Association
Iowa City Area Development Group
Think Iowa City
Iowa Valley Habitat For Humanity
Shelter House
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program
Patriotic Porch Contest Launched by Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival
Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival announces the first Patriotic Porch Contest with Skogman Realty. Participants decorate porches yards or storefronts for a chance at $500 grand prize $250 for red white and blue themed entry and $250 judge's choice. Registration is free with a June 27 deadline.
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Cedar Rapids
Skogman Realty
Karol Shepherd
Salamander program at Central Park Nature Center
An AmeriCorps Naturalist Intern leads a Saturday 1 p.m. program at the Central Park Nature Center in Jones County about salamanders. Attendees can meet and touch a live tiger salamander and learn about their habitat and diet. For information contact Diana Reuber at dreuber dbq.edu.
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Central Park Nature Center
Jones County
AmeriCorps
Diana Reuber
Reuber
Dreuber
Dbq
Edu
Cedar Rapids reopens city facilities on July 6
Cedar Rapids announces the reopening of city facilities to the public on July 6 including City Hall City Services Center Water Administration and Central Fire Station with several locations remaining open under restrictions. In-person City Council meetings begin July 13 at City Hall with online viewing continuing. Transit and libraries operate with ongoing safety protocols and online services remain available. The report covers Project Green Open Gardens in Johnson County July 10-11 and details about registration deadlines and participation.
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Cedar Rapids
E City Hall
First St
City Services Center
15Th Ave
E Ground Transportation Center
Ellis, Gardner and Twin Pines
Ushers Ferry Lodge
Seminole Valley
Old MacDonald’s Farm
Bever Park
Bever Ave
Bender
14Th Ave
Northwest Recreation Center
11Th St
City Hall
Cedar-Rapids
Cityofcr
City of
COVID
Project Green
Iowa City
Coralville
Projectgreen.org
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Angie Jordan
Marlon Mendoza
South District
Colectivo de Mujeres En Negocios
Collective of
Women In Business
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Cado
Moline
Ill
Lard
JD Beauty Supply
Evelyn
Choco Fresa
Kenya Pitts
Mama’s
The
Trish.mehaffey
Thegazette
Freedom Festival
Bea Attn Civic
Iowa
Central Park
Cedar Rapids Water Administration
Shaver
Central Fire Station
First Ave
Animal Care and Control
Washington View Pkwy
Fifth Ave
Ladd Library
Williams
Junior Achievement of
Eastern
Eastern Iowa
Variety — the
Children’s Charity
Benton
Black Hawk
Bremer
Buchanan
Delaware
Grundy
Johnson, Jones and Linn
Johnson County
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