DNR's Joe Sanfilippo retires after 41 years in Eastern Iowa
Joe Sanfilippo, a Bronx native who started with Iowa’s DEQ in 1980 and spent 41 years with the DNR's Manchester office, retires June 30. His career covered air quality, floods including 1993 and 2008, the Littleport and Elkport floods, and a major derailment cleanup near Guttenberg.
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Iowa Teachers Named Finalists for Presidential Science and Math Awards
Two Eastern Iowa math teachers and three science teachers were named finalists for the 2021 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Finalists include Dominic Audin Iowa City West High School Stephanie Steines Decorah High School Sarah Martin Shenandoah Middle School Kyla Burns Johnston High School Shannon McLaughlin Norwalk High School Allison McPherron Southeast Polk High School. Awards are administered by the National Science Foundation for the White House OSTP with winners to be announced this year. Winners receive a paid trip to Washington DC and a $10 000 NSF prize.
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Iowa City Downtown Block Party expands to 14 blocks
The Iowa City Downtown District announces the fourth annual Downtown Block Party on July 24, expanding to 14 blocks for the largest footprint in the event’s history. Activities run all day with main programming from 4 p.m., featuring sand volleyball, silent disco, and roller skating. All events are free and family friendly. adult cups available for purchase. Volunteers and nonprofits may apply by July 1.
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Sizzlers crowned state champs in Granny Basketball tourney
Cedar Rapids Sizzlers defeated Harpers Ferry Fireflies 56 to 43 to win the Granny Basketball state championship at Valley High School during the Iowa Senior Games June 12 13. Kansas Prairie Storm finished third in division one. Classic Chassis won division two with Oklahoma Twisters and Cedar Rapids Late Bloomers following. Missy Kilbey joined from Hawaii to honor her mother Lori Nebling as a Sizzler. Event marked the league’s return post pandemic with 12 teams from Iowa Kansas and Oklahoma. The Cedar Rapids Public Library opened meeting rooms and in person programs while moving to a new integrated library system. curbside holds remain available.
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Chalk the Walk event at Center Junction Nature Center
CENTER JUNCTION Central Park Nature Center hosts Chalk the Walk with an Under the Pond theme. Volunteers can join Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. at 12515 Central Park Rd to fill the sidewalk with underwater scenes using provided chalk.
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