Iowa House hopeful touts frugal budget
Andy Anderson a 60 year old retired financial planner and former Linn Mar school board member announced his candidacy in House 37 Cedar Rapids. He cites a frugal budget world class schools and job growth as priorities crediting Republican leadership for fiscally sound funding and avoiding tax increases or long term bonding. He is a former Army Reserve colonel and Midwest vice president for ICMA Retirement Corp. He expects a competitive race and urges voters to judge by listening leadership and problem solving.
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Cedar Rapids BBQ Roundup honors top chefs and ribs
Texas Thunder of Amarillo wins Best Pork at the 18th Cedar Rapids BBQ Roundup with Butch's Smack Your Lips BBQ taking Best Ribs. Johnson's BBQ places second for pork, Pigfoot Barbeque Co. third. Pigfoot takes Best Sauce. People’s Choice goes to Famous Dave's. Prize money totals 2250, 1250, 750, plus 1000 for Best Sauce.
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Jeff McGraw
Best Buy
Freedom Festival Today at African American Museum
The Taste of Freedom runs 5 30 to 8 30 p m at the African American Museum and Cultural Center Cedar Rapids 55 12th Ave SE with eating drinking and learning about historic recipes Adults 7 children 5 contact 319 862 2101 and www blacktown org A Downtown Architectural Walking Tour follows at 6 p m at The History Center 615 First Ave SE Cedar Rapids led by Mark Hunter cost 8 contact 319 362 1501 and www historycenter org
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Great Cardboard Boat Regatta winners at Robbins Lake
Sunday marked the 11th annual Great Cardboard Boat Regatta at Robbins Lake with multiple classes and winners. Class 1 oars propulsion first The Phoenix led by Cedar Rapids captain Chuck Kelso. second Robins Fire Department Fireboat led by Neil Westergaard of Marion. third Country Friends Heroes led by Bill Langton of Cedar Rapids. Class 2 paddlewheel propulsion first Bella Rosa captained by Matt Palmer of Cedar Rapids. second Bottom Feeder led by Darrell Covington of Cedar Rapids. Class 3 instant boat on site first USS Hopeless captained by Chris Young of Des Moines. second Banshee led by Michael Henderson of Cedar Rapids. third Blast from the Past led by Emily Coe of Cedar Rapids. Youth class first Double Trouble captained by Rachel Swanke of Cedar Uncorrugated. third Banana Boat led by Amber Doty of Cedar Rapids.
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Bella Rosa
Matt Palmer
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Banshee
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Emily Coe
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Cody Lloyd
Center Point
Amber Doty
Corrie parents urge peace work in Iowa City talk
Rachel Corrie’s parents Cindy and Craig visit Iowa City to promote nonviolence and human rights in the Occupied Territories. They will speak at 7 30 PM in Meeting Room A of the Iowa City Public Library along with Khaled and Samah Nasrallah. donations to a rebuilding fund are welcome.
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Gazette
Iowa City
U.S
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the Gazette
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Rachel Corrie
Iowa City Public
Peace talk on Palestine and nonviolent resistance
A 7:30 tonight talk on peace and building efforts in Palestine at the Iowa City Public Library Meeting Room A. The event features the Rachel Corrie memorial site and is sponsored by local and national groups promoting peaceful resolution and justice.
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