Volunteer Opportunities Offer Community Help Across Programs
Multiple volunteer roles are listed with contact numbers for the district and local centers. Positions include youth friendship mentors, recreation coordinators for handicapped adults, arts and crafts helpers, crisis shelter assistants, elderly meal deliverers, community corrections volunteers, friendly visitors for seniors, group exercise and transport aides, picnic and shop outings, and adult day treatment companions. Local coordinators provide details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Partridge
Mary Evans
United Cerebral Palsy Center
Sue Beaty
Mercy Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Edna McMurray
Department of Correctional Services
Bonnie Strait
Johnson County
Kathy Drummond
Council On Aging
Linn County
Debbie Cole
Judi Barta
L.lv
Gladys Pike
L.I.V
Hearing Loss Found in 5,617 GWAEA Children
Six GWAEA audiometrists tested 51,910 preschool and elementary students across seven counties. Among Cedar Rapids and College Community districts, 2,020 and 243 children were identified with hearing impairments, with 39 and six in special programs. Early identification aims to treat middle ear issues before they worsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Wood Area
GWAEA
Cedar Rapids
College
Fisher
Thefts Reported Across Linn County and Cedar Rapids
Linn County sheriffs deputies and Cedar Rapids police investigated three thefts Monday. Plywood totaling 27 sheets 4 by 8 feet from a near 5800 block Michael Drive NE valued at 22 dollars each. Two shotguns 50 and 150 dollars, plus speakers headphones and coins taken from 5440 Vermont St SW Frank Carnahan Jr residence Monday evening. Richard Bener found his garage burglarized after a three month trip with a 100 in dash stereo radio, tires 40 dollars and rims 195 dollars taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County Sheriffs
Cedar Rapids
Michael Drive
Frank Carnahan Jr
Vermont St
Richard Bener
Cub Scouts Pack 123 Awardees Named at Squaw Creek School
The following received awards at Squaw Creek School: Tony Colson, Matt Creamers, Brian Ehrlich, Duane Harrington, Jimmie Langer, Shawn Mahan, Bryce Mitchell, Steve Morris, Philip Portz, Verlyn Portz, Ben Robidoux, Jamie Stark, Mike Stones, Eric Swanson and Matt Wisgerhof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squaw Creek School
Tony Colson
Matt Creamers
Brian Ehrlich
Duane Harrington
Jimmie Langer
Shawn Mahan
Bryce Mitchell
Steve Morris
Philip Portz
Verlyn Portz
Ben Robidoux
Jamie Stark
Mike Stones
Eric Swanson
Matt Wisgerhof
Military Promotions And Assignments Brief
Military records show Promoted Sergeant Patrick Vandewalle son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Vandewalle of 2854 13th Ave SE recently attained his rank at Beale Air Force Base California. Grant J Long of Marion Texas assigned as mechanic with 13th Corps Support Command at Fort Hood Texas. Marine Pfc Kent A Fuessley son of Gary L Fuessley Masonville meritoriously promoted after recruit graduation in San Diego. Army Sergeant Joel D Miller of Independence promoted while serving as military policeman at Fort Clayton Canal Zone. Colonel Bernard P Slofer son of Mrs Merle Jilovec Iowa City graduates Army War College Carlisle Barracks Pa. Captain Toni A Coulbourne daughter of Helen C Pease 1415 Wilson Ave SW en route to Hahn Air Base Germany after squadron officers school at Maxwell AFB Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Vandewalle
Joseph Vandewalle
13Th Ave
Beale Air Force Base
Calif
Texas
Grant J. Long
Eighth St
Marion
13Th Corps
Fort Hood
Kent A. Fuessley
Gary L. Fuessley
Masonville
San Diego
Army
Joel D. Miller
Kenneth D. Miller
Independence
Fort Clayton
Canal Zone
Bernard P. Slofer
Merle Jilovec
Iowa City
USS
Army War College
Carlisle Barracks
Germany
Toni A. Coulbourne
Helen C. Pease
Wilson Ave
Hahn Air Base
Maxwell Air Force Base
Ala
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The
Lee Fisher
Cub
Goodsyear Service’ Stores
Polyglas
Goodyear Service
Ss Protect Moving Part S Help
Goodzyear
White
Biachwa
Goodyear
Visa
American Express Cort
Diners Club
Ems
Datsun
Toyota
2Nd Ave
Monthru
Eldon
Collingwood
Williams Blvd
Gary Barmore
7Th Ave
Bob Shimmon
Second Avenue
Jocor
Jokari
Ommnee
Malloy Jewelers
Second Ave
Luxe Fadminton
Ema
Croquet
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!