Washington school board finalizes budget cuts total
Washington Iowa officials report the district will cut 657 328 dollars from the budget after unanimous votes on remaining reductions. Surviving cuts include reclassifying a assistant superintendent to curriculum director cutting four coaching positions removing an instrumental music instructor and adjusting employee insurance plans. Superintendent David Schmitt noted the tough issue and a consensus. Larry Sigel from the Iowa School Board Association advised on district finances amid low property valuations and higher tax rates.
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Larry Sigel
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Mission Creek Festival Returns to Iowa City for Third Year
The Mission Creek Festival returns for a weeklong celebration in downtown Iowa City with music, literature and visual art. Passes include four day for 40 dollars and two day for 30 dollars, with gate prices listed at each venue. The schedule lists performers at Java House The Mill Picador Yacht Club Englert Theatre and more through Saturday.
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Henri Henrietta
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Alejandro Escovedo
Englert Theatre
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Poison Control Center
Kelly Pardekooper
Sarah Cram
Derelicts
Ben Marcus
Robin Hemley
Andre Perry
Mark Leidner
Bon Iver
Sam Locke-Ward
Mil’n
Caleb Engstrom
Black Box
Iowa Memorial Union
Dan Deacon
Baby Teeth
Porno Galactica
Rowshower
Dennis McMurrin
Demolition Band
Highway Shelter
Miles Nielson
Her Majesty’s Ships
Matthew Grimm
Illinois
John Fever
Missionfreak.com
Garden plots available for lease at Wetherby Park
Iowa City Wetherby Park will lease garden plots starting April 7 at 7 30 a m in the Robert A Lee Community Recreation Center 220 S Gilbert St Each plot 10 by 50 feet will be tilled when weather permits Rental is 19 for residents 24 for non residents One plot per person Registration is first come first served in person at the recreation center For information call Iowa City Parks and Recreation at 319 356 5110
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Johnson County
National Council On Aging and Cellular
Fareway Food
Westwinds Dr
Commerce Dr
First Ave
N. Dodge St
Waterfront Dr
Lantern Park Plaza
Coralville
New Pioneer Co-op
Second St
S. van Buren St
Aldi Food Store
S. Gilbert St
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Prairie grass restoration volunteers sought at Herbert Hoover site
Volunteers are invited April 19 to help remove weeds from a native tall grass prairie at the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. Gather at the Visitor Center at 8 30 a.m. for orientation and signup. work runs 9 a.m. to noon. Contact Adam Prato at 319 643 7855 by April 18.
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Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
Neil Korsmo
National Park Service
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Adam Prato
Leadership luncheon in Coralville features Mary La Verde
The Choos ing to Lead event on April 24 at the Coralville Marriott offers a Leadership Luncheon at 11 30 AM with Mary La Verde and a workshop 2 15 to 3 15 PM. Early price is 40 for lunch, 75 for lunch and workshop. after Monday prices rise to 50 and 85.
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Mary LaVerde
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Iowa City's First Motorized Street Sweeper Possibly Shown
Photo likely commemorates Iowa City's purchase of its first motorized street sweeper. The image, taken outside City Hall on Washington and Linn, lists five of nine men on the 1929–1931 city council and may reflect a 1930 expenditure of 6500 dollars for street cleaning gear.
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Leo Kohl
Jacob van der Zee
Karl Kaufman
Leroy Mercer
W.L. Bywater
Iowa City Council
Iowa City Hall
Washington and Linn
Linn Street
Iowa City Press-Citizen
Elgin Street Sweeper Co
Muscatine
Elgin
Johnson County Historical Society
P.O. Box
Coralville
Leighann
Johnsoncountyhistory
Buddies Program Hosts Dance With City High and UI Chapter
Braverman notes mainstream classroom stays self-contained as students with disabilities join a Halloween party parent potluck and a post Valentine dance in the school cafeteria. About 100 attended the dance with UI and City High partners. Garten 17 said it makes my heart smile.
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City High
University of Iowa
Best Buddies
Garten
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