Solon Woman Wins HGTV Dream Home Prize
Solon resident Stephanie Dee, 31, won HGTVs 2.2 million Dream Home Giveaway hours after friends planned an early birthday gathering. The Florida Keys three story house with a doggy dream yard and a GMC Yukon Hybrid is the prize, but taxes and relocation costs may delay move in. Dee and husband Tommy, 33, have two daughters and entered the contest in recent years.
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Iowa Violinist Maintains Rhythm While Managing Buildings
A well known Iowa life C A musician stays active in the local music scene as he oversees building maintenance. His dual role highlights a blend of art and practical work in a small city.
Two Musicians Play Irish Tunes in Cedar Rapids Deli
Glenn Lonsdale on acoustic guitar and Carlis Faurot on electric violin perform a lively set of Irish tunes at Jem's Deli inside the Cedar Rapids Public Library. Faurot, facilities manager at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, has more than 25 years of local playing experience and a long induction into string instruments beginning in Indiana with his mother’s musical influence.
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Musician Carl Faurot Draws Local Arts and Jazz Scene
Carl Faurot, 54, a Cedar Rapids Museum of Art facilities manager, oversees remodeling and atrium plants and assists with lighting exhibits. A West Lafayette native, he moved to the art museum in 1998 and participates in the local music scene with the Black Sheep. He performs today at 3rd Street Live and Blue Strawberry, continuing his long local involvement.
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Irish immigrant rejoices in St Patrick's Day in Iowa
Roy O Sullivan an Irish born upholsterer in North Liberty Iowa celebrates St Patrick s Day with corned beef and cabbage. He is a U S citizen since 2000 and holds dual citizenship with a U S passport.He credits his father for obtaining his green card and runs Hawkeyed Upholstery in a 1200 square foot shop bought for 60000 two and half years ago.
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Preemie Landen Eastburn's big strides in Cedar Rapids
Landen Eastburn born three months early in 2005 at St. Luke's Hospital weighed 13 ounces. Now 3, he weighs about 29 pounds, stands 33 inches, and has begun walking and speaking full sentences. He still needs a feeding tube and nighttime oxygen but shows no signs of cerebral palsy and enjoys Blue's Clues and Sunday school at Calvary Baptist Church.
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Cedar Rapids Premature Baby Survives At St Luke’s Hospital
Landon Eastburn born March 9 2005 at St Luke s Hospital Cedar Rapids was three months premature and the smallest Cedar Rapids survivor and 53rd smallest globally. Doctors initially couldn t detect a heartbeat as Paige Eastburn went into early labor.
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Newstrack update on newsmakers and events
Monday feature reviews ongoing newsmakers and events with concise recaps. Contact options are provided for readers to submit questions or letters to The Gazette.
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