Fireworks Safety Emphasized Before Independence Day Event
Iowa City officials urge caution with fireworks ahead of July 4. The city, at Lower City Park 9 30 p.m., hosts a licensed display by the Iowa City Coralville Jaycees. State figures note about 350 fireworks injuries yearly, mainly to hands eyes and head, with many in children 14 and under. Sparklers caps and snakes are legal. young children should avoid sparklers.
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Discovery-The Gazette Club Directory Seeks New Members
The Gazette publishes its Discovery section August 10 with a directory of clubs lodges and organizations open to new members. Submit a brief group description meeting time contact name phone email and mailing address by July 1 to Discovery The Gazette Cedar Rapids IA.
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Iowa City Poetry Slam Benefit for Englert Theater
The Iowa City Poetry Slam hosts a benefit at the Green Room for the Englert Theater marking one year of poetry in Iowa City. Doors open 9 p.m. DJ Almost, slam begins 10 p.m. Suggested $5 donation at the door. Contact Joe Mirabella at 319 621 8558 or slamiowacity mchsi com.
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Iowa City theft charges and meth precursors case
Scott Allen Simpson, 33, of 320 Kirkwood Ave Iowa City faces second degree theft for passing four checks totaling 1521.87 at WalMart Oct 7 and 8 2002 knowing they would not be paid. Tammy Rae Barton, 34, of 509 Church St Iowa City charged with possession of meth precursor and conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine.
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Hospice walk raises over 130000 for end of life care
In the 2003 Walk for Dignity in April more than 3 000 people joined Iowa City Hospice events to walk dine bid donate and volunteer. Total contributions exceed 130 000 with 1 040 patient care days and 600-plus volunteer hours. Top fundraisers include Iowa City Hospice University of Iowa Credit Union and University libraries. The 2004 event is set for April 25.
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Grand opening set for Washington conservation center Aug 3
Washington County plans a August 3 opening for the 660000 Conservation Education Center at Marr Park. The Washington County Conservation Board reports Carl A Nelson and Co completed the Burlington contract and final papers were closed June 6 to secure a 100000 grant from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Funding mainly from grants and private donations, with local contractors donating interior work and volunteers shaping the exhibit and library spaces.
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