Eastern Iowa science fair opens with record exhibits
The 20th anniversary Eastern Iowa Science and Engineering Fair welcomes 164 exhibits from junior and senior high students. The one day event at Washington High School runs 1 to 9 p.m. with awards at 7 p.m. and judges from universities industries evaluating projects across biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, math, computers and space sciences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Estrem
Marion
Washington High School
Washington Little Theater
Estrem
John Jackobs
Jackobs
St. Luke’s and Mercy Hospitals
Masonic Library
San Antonio
Texas
Military Briefs Highlight Iowa Natives in Armed Forces
California airman Curtis E. Cook completes a masonry course at Sheppard AFB Texas and will train at Castle AFB California. Tech Sgt Richard J. Frasher earns a second Air Force Commendation Medal in Germany while studying ROTC at Iowa State University. Cindy S. Steffen earns a promotion at Beale AFB California. Captain Patrick M. Conway receives the Meritorious Service Medal at Scott AFB Illinois and serves at Randolph AFB Texas. 2nd Lt Mary E. O'Brien decorat ed with the Defense Joint Service Commendation Medal at Sondrestrom Greenland for Peterson AFB Colorado. Army Spec 4 Harold J. Drew promoted in Germany. Marine Lance Cpl Douglas H. Parrish promoted at Kaneohe Bay Hawaii. Airman Thomas R. Specale promoted at Minot AFB North Dakota. Staff Sgt Martha J. Jagodzinski assigned as jet engine mechanic at Bentwaters RAF England after a military management course at Wethersfield RAF England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tech
Richard J. Frasher
Edward T. Frasher
Cascade
Germany
Ramstein Air Force Base
Iowa State University
Air Force
Mary E. O’brien
Ed O’brien
Windsor Drive
Department of Defense
Sondrestrom Air Base
Greenland
Peterson Air Force Base
Colo
Martha J. Jagodzinski
Fay I. Ross
16Th Ave
Bentwaters Raf Station
England
Wethersfield Raf Station
Franks Receives Recreational Volunteer Honor in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids native Carl Franks 631 16th Ave SW received the Iowa Parks and Recreation Association outstanding lay person citation for long service to the Indian Creek Nature Center the Nature Conservancy and local garden clubs. The award was given Tuesday at a Five Seasons Center banquet closing a three day conference. Franks a WWII navy veteran and former Gazette photographer chairs Indian Creek Nature Center board and teaches photography for the Cedar Rapids Recreation Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Parks and Recreation Association
Cedar Rapids
Carl Franks
16Th Ave
Indian Creek No
Tare Center
Nature Conservancy
Indian Creek
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eastern Iowa
California
Curtis E. Cook
Dennis J. Cook
Decorah
Sheppard Air Force Base
Castle Air Force Base
Calif
Cindy S. Steffen
Lorance F. Steffen
Oelwein
Beale Air Force Base
Patrick M. Conway
Byron T. Conway
Washington
Scott Air Force Base
Ill
Randolph Air Force Base
Army
Harold J. Drew
Robert Drew
Auburn Drive
Aschaffenburg
Cpl
Douglas H. Parrish
Marion B. and
Alma J. Parrish
Kaneohe Bay
Hawaii
Thomas R. Specale
Geraldine Lehman
North Pointe Drive
Minot Air Force Base
N.D
Hupp Electric Motors
33Rd Ave
Franks
Mahan
Detroit
Albert
Pete” Mahan
Associated Press
Bob Sample
Hall
Broyhill’s
Oak Ridge
AQT
Howell
Thayer-Coggin
Burris
Collins
Collins Road
B.L. Anderson, Inc
Robins
Lisbon
Auto Mart
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