Author in Residence workshops begin today in Iowa City
Iowa City Public Library launches its first Author in Residence, Jack Gantos of Boston, with talks on his books life and process. The event celebrates five years in the new facility at 123 S Linn St and features sessions for Grades 4 to 6, Young Adults, and Preschool to Grade 6 with various times and meeting rooms.
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Rotten Ralph
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West Branch Hometown Days celebrates with food music and events
West Branch hosts Hometown Days Friday and Saturday with a rib eye supper at the fire station from 5 to 8 p.m. inflatables beer garden and Swing Crew on Friday night. Saturday features a pancake breakfast parade inflatables Ricky Rowray old metal show a Cedar County Producers supper Sheltered Reality and Dale Thomas and the Bandera Boys on the main stage.
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Summer family fun ideas sought in Eastern Iowa
Gazette communications asks readers for ideas on summer family activities or trips in Eastern Iowa. Submit plans with the kids to writer Clara Hogan at clara.hogan gazcomm.com by Thursday. Include name, town, and a daytime phone number.
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Hands Free Cell Accessories Rise In Popularity
In Cedar Rapids shoppers seek Bluetooth and Jawbone gear to keep dad’s hands free. Jason Friedman notes Bluetooth growth while Jawbone Noise Assassin offers noise reduction and jawbone sensing. Motorola stereo Bluetooth headsets cost about 149.99 and 129.99 with MP3 and stereo support.
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Cedar Rapids
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Military convoy recreates 1919 cross country trip in Iowa
The 2009 Transcontinental Motor Convoy retraces the 1919 First Army route from Clinton through Cedar Rapids and Tama to San Francisco to honor U S military history and Lincoln's birthday. June 13 to July 8, 26 days, with 50 vehicles including a 1918 Dodge Touring Car. observers should expect WWII era jeeps and trucks on a pavement road march.
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First Avenue
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Lincoln Highway
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