Writers and illustrators discuss limits and craft at Cedar Rapids conference
Katherine Paterson and Arnold Lobel spoke at Kennedy High School during the fifth annual Books Have It conference. Paterson described writerly limitations and the value of character in young readers, while Lobel spoke of the writing process, printing checks, and finding motivation in illustrating his own books.
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Kennedy High School
Lobel
Paterson
United States
Thomas Y. Crowell
Toad
Caldecott
Newbery
Harper & Row
Cathy Hanson
Tyler
Sheila Billington
Cedar Rapids
Plant Lady cultivates a house full of greenery
Marion resident Darlene DeYoung known as the Plant Lady fills her home at 1690 26th St with hundreds of plants and runs a 12 by 15 foot greenhouse. She tends Lindale Mall greenery four to five hours weekly and shares plants with neighbors and friends.
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Darlene DeYoung
26Th St
Armand
Darlene
Lindale Mall
Marion Sorosis and Rebekahs Meet This Week
Marion Sorosis club meets Thursday at 7 45 p m at 1235 26th Street hosted by Mrs. Jack Hicks. Rebekahs Grove City Lodge No 35 degree staff meets Tuesday at 7 p m at the IOOF Hall. Entertaining concert by Marion High School tonight at 7 30 at Garden Theatre free to public. House sale Mrs Fern Burlin game sells 1799 Park Ave to Edmund W Trenkamp Jr moving to Green Bay. Sale handled by Thomas E McGowan Real Estate. Medical assistance calls listed throughout Friday Sunday and Monday at various addresses.
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Jack Hicks
26Th St
Rebekahs
Grove City Lodge No. 35
IOOF
Marion High School
Garden Theatre
Demand for housing remains high in the United States
A report from thirty years ago notes housing demand in the United States staying as strong as ever, underscoring persistent shortages and competition for homes across regions.
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U.S
Kerlan Collection fosters authors paths to success
Kerlan Collection curator Karen Hoyle in Cedar Rapids spoke at a conference about how writers and illustrators refine early drafts into final works. Arnold Lobel and Katherine Paterson joined her, illustrating the value of revision and study of original manuscripts for scholars and the public. Approximately 1 500 adults and 500 children visit yearly, with tax law changes since 1969 affecting donations and artist compensation.
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Lobel
Anita
Christie Wallace
Karen Hoyle
Hoyle
Kerlan
Minneapolis
Irvin Kerlan
Cedar Rapids
Arnold Lobel
Katherine Paterson
Gazette
Midwest
Pinkerton
Marion Police Issue 136 Traffic Citations Last Week
Marion police issued 136 traffic citations predominantly on the weekend for missing 1980 registration tags. They also issued 22 speeding tickets and made six arrests. Charges included fifth degree theft expired plates drunk driving possession of a controlled substance and intoxication discharging a firearm within city limits and a county warrant. Police logged 41 thefts including 31 bad checks eight criminal mischief cases five burglaries two car thefts and two forgeries.
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Marion
Tauke plans environmental review bill for interstate pipelines
Rep. Tom Tauke of Iowa announced a bill requiring environmental impact statements for all interstate pipelines before federal route approvals. He spoke at a Ryan meeting of Route Crude Oil, opposing the Northeast Iowa project and noting past problems with the Northern Pipeline.
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Tom Tauke
Iowa
Tauke
Ryan
British evacuation of Boston ends siege in 1776
On this date in 1776 British forces evacuated Boston completing their withdrawal after colonial forces gained control of the city. The move followed the capture of nearby positions and reinforced American morale during the early Revolutionary War.
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Boston
Cedar Rapids Gazette 1883 Admits Rates and Circulation
The Cedar Rapids Gazette announces subscription rates for carrier and mail delivery in 1883. The notice lists daily editions, seven issues, and weekly pricing terms for Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It states mail and carrier options and references postal service details.
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Cedar Rapids
Gazette
le Rapids
Iowa
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She
Gilly Hopkins
Gilly
Tom Fruehling
Marion Bureau
Lindale
Julie
Phillip
Tom Fruehiing
Fern Burlingame
Eighth St
35Th Street
Seventh Avenue
Third Ave
S. 11Th St
Eighth Ave
10Th Street
Lowa
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