Summer Fun Guide for Cedar Rapids Families
Kylie Alger presents a community summer guide with kid friendly activities in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. Highlights include Meet Me at the Market social events at NewBo City Market, free balloon activities on June 16, Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market, geocaching in Linn County, pottery painting at The Potter’s Obsession, and visits to Brucemore and local libraries. Family runs, yoga, biking, and fitness programs are scheduled, with details on venues, times, and contact options.
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NewBo City Market
Meetmecr. Org
Maria Dummermuth
Cedar Rapids
Linn Parks
Linn County
LinnParksChallenge.org
51St Street
Brucemore
Cedar Rapids Kernels
Kernels.com
Cedar Rapids Public Library
NewBo City
Five Seasons
Ellis Park
Iowa Children’s Museum
Coralville
Mosquito Nuisance Grows Amid Zika Concerns in Iowa
Local report notes mosquitoes remain a bothersome summer presence in Iowa as Zika virus spread concerns rise in South and Central America and the Caribbean. Doctors caution women of childbearing age about potential dangers, though no U S cases of Zika linked to the United States have been reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South and
Central America
Caribbean
United States
Zika travel warning from Cedar Rapids doctor
Dr Jason Rexroth of OB/GYN Specialists in Cedar Rapids notes patients call about travel and Zika. He warns travel to areas with confirmed Zika and the CDC WHO guidance link the virus to microcephaly affecting pregnancy and advise against travel for women who are pregnant or planning pregnancy.
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Jason Rexroth
Cedar Rapids
CDC
World Health Organization
Nancy
Rexroth
United States
Disney World
Mosquito concerns mix with Zika travel guidance
The official urged caution for travel to Zika areas while noting no domestic acquired cases yet. Experts from Iowa State stress mosquito bites are mainly an annoyance locally, with surveillance since 1960 showing higher populations early in the year, peaking mid-summer.
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Towans
Cedar Rapids Weekend Festival Guide Highlights Arts and Food
A Cedar Rapids weekend schedule features St Ludmila Church kolaches at the three day festival with prices of 10 dollars per dozen and five dollars per half dozen from 6 am to 9 pm. The guide also promotes art shows with 60 plus artworks, Paula Poundstone at Englert Theatre, Nebula Jar craft at Hiawatha Public Library, Uptown Friday Nights concert at McGrath Amphitheatre, and The Cactus Blossoms at CSPS Hall with event times and admission details.
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St. Ludmila
Kolachfestival.org
St. Ludmila Catholic Church
21St Ave
Cedar Rapids
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Kylie Alger
Kylie
Lowa
Y Katie
Giorgio, Corresor
Reuters
A To Z
Arusha
Tanzania
Bue
Iowa
Donald Lewis
Iowa State University
Consumerreports. Org
Cro
Epa.gov
Hoople
Now.com
Marion Heritage Center & Museum
10Th St
Marion
Lowa City
E. Washington St
Iowa City
Zomedy
Paula Poundstone
Englert Theatre
Washington St
Tracy
Hiawatha Public Library
W. Willman St
Hiawatha
Cactus Blossoms
Jack Torrey
Page Burkum
Minneapolis
Csps Hall
Third St. SE
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