Cedar Rapids Pet Zone to Boost Humane Society Bolster
The Cedar Valley Humane Society hosts a Pet Zone from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Greene Square Park as part of the Imagination Square Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival. Pet Idol contest registration opens at 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit the society. For details call (319) 362-6288 or visit cvhumane.org. The Cedar Valley Running Association stages its 25th Alliant Energy Fifth Season Race on July 4 with 8K and 5K events plus Youth Mile and Kids Run. Registration is $30 before Tuesday and $35 late. Youth Mile $10. Kids Run $5. A Race VIP Dinner is on July 3 at Crowne Plaza Five Seasons Hotel, $15 adults, $5 kids. Visit fifthseasonrace.com to register.
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Wickiup Hill Offers Two Half Day Camps This Summer
Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center hosts two half day camps on Tuesday and July 1 with the theme Fish are Fun. Tuesday Adventures target kindergarten through second grade while Thursday Discoveries serve third through fifth graders. Preregistration is required three days before the date.
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Johnson County Summer Fan Giveaway Seeks Donations
The Johnson County Salvation Army seeks monetary gifts or used box fans to start distributing fans July 6. Residents in need may register 1 to 5 PM Monday through Friday at 1116 Gilbert Ct Iowa City with photo ID proof of residency and financial need. Distribution continues while fans last. Call 319 337 3725 for details.
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Cedar Rapids Heroes Named for Freedom Festival Parade
Four Cedar Rapids residents Chuck Scott Karla Goettel Steve Thomas and Vicki Terronez will be honored at the Tribute to Heroes luncheon and serve as grand marshals for the Freedom Festival Parade on Saturday.
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Tribute to Heroes Luncheon Friday at Crowne Plaza Cedar Rapids
A Tribute to Heroes Luncheon is set for Friday from 11 30 a m to 1 15 p m at the Crowne Plaza Five Seasons Hotel Cedar Rapids. Tickets cost 30 each and can be purchased by calling 319 365 8313 or visiting freedomfestival com.
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Chuck Scott continues community service after retirement
Chuck Scott, 81, began volunteering after retiring from Rockwell Collins in 1991. He handles finances for Salem United Methodist Church, the Margaret Bock Housing project, and the Ecumenical Community Center, dedicating about 30 hours weekly. Despite cancer treatments, he keeps volunteering through the center at 601-605 Second Ave. SE in Cedar Rapids where meals are available for those in need.
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Cedar Rapids
Flood Them With Love founders rally aid after Cedar Rapids flood
Karla Goettel passed through hardship after the 2008 flood in Cedar Rapids. On Christmas Day she offered help to flood victims, leading to Flood Them With Love. Since 2009 the group partnered with Horizons and aided over 1,500 people with more than 300000 in cash and vouchers along with many household items. Goettel calls it an army of angels and an incubator for community donors. She notes ongoing needs despite the relief efforts.
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Steve Thomas Receives Freedom Festival Hero Honor
Steve Thomas a 63 year old physical therapist diagnosed with ALS retired in 2008 and now volunteers with Hands On Disaster Response Linn Area Long Term Recovery Coalition AmeriCorps and Block by Block He helps with flood recovery and housing repairs while expressing gratitude for mobility and purpose. He cites Officer Tim Davis as a person he admires.
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Vicki Terronez Led Veterans Services at Kirkwood College
Vicki Terronez 58 began at Kirkwood Community College in 1980 in financial aid and became the Veteran's Affairs Certifying Official in 2004. She evaluates military transcripts, reports withdrawals to the VA, and advocates for veterans while leading campus programs and volunteering with veteran groups.
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TrekFest aimed at largest Star Trek costume crowd
TrekFest XXVI seeks to break the Guinness record for largest gathering of people dressed as Star Trek characters at Riverside. The event features guests Walter Koenig BarBara Luna and James Cawley with a 10 a.m parade Saturday and a costume contest after the parade.
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