Adopt-a-Thon at Iowa City Animal Center Aims to Adopt 25 pets
The Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center hosts its seventh annual Adopt-a-Thon today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on South Clinton Street and Kirkwood Avenue with a western theme. The event seeks permanent homes for 10 dogs and 15 cats, featuring K-9 unit visits, photos in western gear, obedience demos, an agility rodeo, kids activities, crafts, and an animal supply sale. Proceeds benefit the center.
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Arthritis-Fibromyalgia group meets Monday
The Iowa City Support Group will meet Monday from 6 30 to 8 p m in the Scanlon Room at Mercy Iowa City. Keith Staley an occupational therapist will give a presentation Make Life Easier with Adaptive Equipment and Alternative Techniques. Call (319) 351 2257 or (319) 354 2952.
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The Book End Hosts Used-Book Sale in Iowa City
The Book End at 113 S. Linn St. will hold a used-book sale Monday from noon to 7 p.m. Nearly all books are half price and shoppers can buy any 13 small paperbacks for $4. Premium titles are excluded and volunteers staff the store at the Iowa City Public Library. Call 319 356 5249 for details.
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Miffy Birthday Bash at Iowa Children’s Museum
Miffy the beloved book and TV character turns 50 with a party at The Iowa Children’s Museum in Coral Ridge Mall on Tuesday at 2 p.m. The event features crafts games and activities plus a coloring contest prize drawing with local musician Kevin Burt performing birthday wishes.
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Pet First Aid lessons learned from real life dog rescues
Rex Glasgow who trained as an EMT teaches Pet First Aid through the Red Cross in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. He recounts reviving a dog after a choking incident and treating another after exposure to urethane, then shares how the course, started in California, helps owners handle emergencies.
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North Liberty approves development projects for growth
The North Liberty City Council approved multiple development plans in the Technology Corridor. Kay Developers aims to build an all brick structure. Hawkeye Harley-Davidson will use a new assembly and storage building west of I 380. Peterson Contractors won a 2.4 million bid to improve Liberty Centre pond area with a pedestrian tunnel, bridge, trails, and utilities.
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Cedar Rapids grandparent shares life lessons and family ties
Marvin Simmons of Cedar Rapids discusses parenting patience and weather gripes, his love of outdoor work, and family life. He talks about his eight children, 28 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren, plus memories with his granddaughter Shelby Molitor and a humorous supermarket moment.
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