Freedom Ride aims to combat trafficking in Eastern Iowa
Chains Interrupted hosts its third annual Freedom Ride on June 26 to raise funds for trafficking victim programs and boost awareness across Cedar Rapids area communities. The event starts at 9 a.m. with riders departing Metro Harley-Davidson at 10 a.m. for stops in Troy Mills Manchester and Springville ending in Walford.
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Chains Interrupted
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Tish Young
Metro
Harley-Davidson
Westdale Dr
Troy Mills
Manchester
Springville
Walford
Young
Billy Heller
I C Black history project wins preservation award
The Iowa Preserve awards recognize 11 projects in seven communities including a virtual history project honoring Black students at the University of Iowa. “Honoring Black History in Iowa City” received the special project award for highlighting the Iowa Federation Home and Tate Arms.
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I.C. Black History Project
University of Iowa
Iowa
Ervation
Iowaculture.gov
Preservationiowa.org
Tate Arms
Iowa Federation
Iowa City
Rebecca F. Miller
the Gazette
Interpreter in Iowa Falls faces deportation after asylum denial
Zalmay Niazy, Afghanistan interpreter for U.S. troops during Operation Enduring Freedom, built a life in Iowa Falls working odd jobs and running Zee Handyman Services. His May asylum denial cites a childhood interaction with Talibanists as grounds. He faces a June 28 immigration hearing in Omaha, while Iowa Falls residents rally to help him stay.
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Niazy
Iowa Falls
Miazy
Zee Handyman Services
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
U.S
Afghanistan
Towa Falls
el Salvador
Herting
Zalmay
Iowa
Chuck Grassley
Juneteenth Closures Update for Iowa City City Services
Iowa City updates list Juneteenth closures and schedule changes for Friday and Saturday. City offices at City Hall remain closed. police and some facilities operate normally while records, admin offices, senior center, and some parks centers close. Normal operations resume June 21 with continued pandemic-related closures noted.
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Iowa City
City Hall
Washington St
Jet Air
FBC
Jetairinc.com
icpLorg
Oakland Cemetery
Parks & Recreation
Mercer Park Aquatic Center
Robert A. Lee Recreation Center
City Park
Sume
Igov. Org
Elder Services Announces Elderberry Box Fundraiser
Elder Services promotes a fundraiser in Iowa City Coralville and surrounding areas from July 13 to 15 to support Meals on Wheels serving Johnson Cedar Iowa and Washington counties. Orders at horizonsfamily.org/elderservices with free delivery for three or more lunches between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. by a volunteer.
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Elder Services
Iowa City
Coralville
Johnson County
Horizonsfamily.org
Elderservices
Johnson, Cedar
Iowa
Washington
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