Iowa City Hosts CDBG Celebration at Old Brick
A 31 year celebration recognizing the Iowa City Community Development Block Grant takes place at Old Brick on Market Street with co hosts the Housing and Community Development Commission. Mayor Lehman will award youth and adult volunteers and present ceremonial checks as part of the 2006 program. Over 2.3 million in funds from CDBG and HOME support housing jobs and services for low and moderate income residents.
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How I Spent My Summer Vacation in The Gazette
Readers urged to mail or email photos showing them with The Gazette on vacation. Include names, towns, date, destination, and a phone number for inquiries. Photos must arrive by August 19 and may appear in the Labor Day weekend selection from Cedar Rapids.
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News Tips Contact Details for Reporters
Readers are urged to share tips for stories and photos with The Gazette. Contact numbers are in Iowa City Cedar Rapids and toll free, enabling quick leads on local events.
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Price switches from violin to viola to fuel his music passion
Sam Price, a 16 year old from Iowa City, recounts resisting early violin practice but growing to love music. He switched to the viola in junior high, finding it fits him better and offers new range and challenge. He now treats playing as a passion and a form of expression.
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Iowa City
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Teen violin prodigy opens up about practice and potential
A teen violinist discusses his journey from a young beginner to a talented musician. His father Steve Price notes years of practice and pride in his son's progress, while the son describes his ongoing struggle to crack the musical code.
Iowa City Library seeks juried artwork for Art To Go
The Iowa City Public Library invites artists 18 and older from the Iowa City Johnson County area to submit slides of two framed artworks for the Art To Go loan collection. Submissions start Aug 15 and close Sept 24. selected pieces to be viewed Oct 8 with final framing day Oct 14. Artwork must be original two dimensional or low relief, priced under 500 dollars, and framed between 12 and 36 inches.
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Barbara Haring
Emily Martin
Nils Varney
4th Fest Celebrates Weekend in Coralville With Music
Coralville hosts the annual 4th Fest in S.T. Morrison Park from Thursday through Monday. City clerk Nancy Reuter notes the event is a gift to the community from the city and sponsors with Music in the Park, a 5K run, pony rides, town history programs, car show, bingo, food and craft vendors, and a free Little River Band concert on Sunday plus a fireworks finale.
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Nolte Dance Academy
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Little River Band
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Sarah Poggeneohl
Melissa Carlson
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