Brucemore Receives 2006 Cultural Grant
Brucemore in Cedar Rapids, 2160 Linden Dr SE, was awarded a $20,000 Iowa Community Cultural Grant by the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs to support its 2006 summer event season. The funds will compensate 23 professional artists including composers directors musicians photographers writers and lyricists for programs. For event details visit brucemore org or call 319 362 7375.
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Brucemore
Linden Dr. SE
Iowa
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
Jim Kern
Brucemore.org
First Street SE Closure for Road Work Announcement
Beginning today First Street SE between Second Avenue and Third Avenue will be closed for about two months for road reconstruction and storm sewer replacement. Local traffic will be detoured as crews work.
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First Street
Second Avenue
Third Avenue
Music teachers collect instruments for Cedar Rapids students
Cedar Rapids school district teachers collect used band and orchestra instruments for students unable to afford them. Donations are welcome at the Educational Service Center or any middle or high school rehearsal room, with tax-deductible receipts. Contact Earle Dickinson at (319) 436-7738 for details.
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Cedar Rapids
Educational Service Center
Second Ave
Earle Dickinson
Car pedestrian collision reported near South East Junior High
Iowa City police investigate a man struck by a vehicle while crossing South First Avenue near railroad tracks around 5 30 p m Saturday. Police offered few details and asked for information to be directed to Officer R A Mebus at 319 356 5275.
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Iowa City
South East Junior High School
South First Avenue
R.A. Mebus
Free tax help for Cedar Rapids residents grows quickly
Edith Kendall volunteers at two Central Cedar Rapids Weed and Seed sites to prepare free tax returns for residents earning about 38000 or less. In weeks, 66 e filed returns brought 53494 dollars in refunds, including six with the Earned Income Tax Credit, aiding first time filers like Ana and Brian Clymer. Kendall aims to assist 35 returns at the two sites under a grant funded program. The Clymers’ appointment is set for March 20 at the Mound View Resource Center.
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Gazette
Edar Rapids
Edith Kendall
Ana Clymer
Ana
Brian Clymer
Kendall
Cedar Rapids
IRS
Coe College
The
Clymers
Mid Wallone
the Gazette
Marion
VITA
Mound View Resource Center
Edith Kendall Profile Aged 42 With Local Volunteer Roles
Edith Kendall, 42, of Marion, works as a part time site coordinator at two Volunteer Income Tax Assistance centers and serves as volunteer resource coordinator for the Oak Hill Jackson neighborhood. She holds an associate degree in business administration from Kirkwood Community College and is married to Antonio Johnson with three children.
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Marion
Oak Hill
Jackson Neighborhood
Kirkwood Community College
Antonio Johnson
Iowa law on drive-off suspensions shows no licenses lost yet
The Iowa Department of Transportation reports no driver has yet had a license suspended under the new law allowing suspensions for gasoline drive-offs. The measure, effective July 1, enables judges to act against offenders, with deterrence mentioned but few concrete outcomes documented so far.
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Christoph Trappe
Gazette
Iowa Department of Transportation
Law lets judges suspend licenses for gas drive-off thefts
Background in June. Gov. Tom Vilsack signed a bill granting judges authority to suspend driving privileges for two or more drive-off gas thefts. License suspensions up to 30 days apply for second or subsequent thefts of fuel valued at $200 or less. Proponents say suspensions deter thefts as pump prices rise.
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Tom Vilsack
Newstrack Update From The Gazette Newsmakers
The Gazette advances coverage of prominent figures and events with weekly Monday updates. Readers are invited to follow ongoing developments via the newspaper and its contact channels for information and alerts.
Eastern Iowa police logs show odd calls and petty crimes
A roundup of brief crime notes from Washington Evening Journal and surrounding papers reveals prank calls, door incidents, harassing texts, and minor arrests. Entries cite hog smells, guitar pudding pranks, ladder entry attempts, and a warrant arrest at Cornell College with court costs.
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Gazette
Iowa
Washington Evening Journal
130Th Street
Hemlock Avenue
Wellman
South Mechanic Street
Brighton
East Madison Street
Washington
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South Avenue B
Mount Vernon-Lisbon
West Liberty
Merner
Cornell College
Linn County
Tama News-Herald
E. 4Th Street
4Th Street
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