Herky on Parade statues unveiled across Iowa City
Monday ceremony unveiled multiple Herky statues with two signs falling behind them. Sponsors artists and 72 installations were planned with 9 a.m. unveilings, including pieces at Cedar Rapids’ airport and the Iowa Children’s Museum storage room. Rick Klatt noted five installation teams worked from 10 p.m. Sunday to 2 a.m. Monday. Sara Slee Brown praised the art quality, especially Hayden Herky.
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Herkys featured across Iowa in Sunday Gazette
A Gazette special section on Sunday will display all the Herkys and their locations. Mike Deupree notes a Cyclone fan finds Herkys everywhere, marking the spread across the state.
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Scorsese screens East of Eden in NYC classroom crowd
Martin Scorsese presented his personal print of East of Eden to hundreds packed in a New York City school auditorium. He said the 1955 film influenced his work and its authentic portrayal of working class life resonated with him.
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Today’s Birthday List Feels Like a Pop Culture Timeline
Nick Ashford of Ashford and Simpson turns 62, Jackie Jackson 53, Randy Travis 45, Mary McDonough 43, Ana Gasteyer 37, and Lance Bass of N Sync 25. The roster highlights enduring music stars and notable TV film personalities sharing celebratory dates.
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Ashford and Simpson
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Randy Travis
Mary McDonough
Ana Gasteyer
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N Sync
Aniston Resists Co starring Pitt Amid Film Plans
Jennifer Aniston says she will not co star with Brad Pitt due to negative effects on relationships. She discusses two film projects inspired by 1960s cinema, including a Gambit remake and a untitled drama about a woman and her aging parents.
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Augusta delays James Brown statue unveiling over legal troubles
Augusta officials postpone the James Brown statue unveiling amid his ongoing legal issues. The event aimed to coincide with his birthday and a downtown music festival now renamed Garden City Music Festival after public backlash from his January arrest for allegedly striking his wife Tomi Rae Brown. The mayor said the public recognition should wait until Brown settles his private life.
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Trump enters amateur round at American Century golf tourney
Donald Trump will compete as an amateur in the American Century celebrity golf tournament July 16 to 18 at Lake Tahoe Nevada. NBC Sports officials say he will face strong competition with stars like Jimmy Fallon Kurt Russell and Luke Wilson. Trump says the pressure will be on but he is a very good golfer according to NBC.
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Van Dyke Returns to Danville High for Homecoming Honor
Dick Van Dyke, a 1948 Danville High School graduate, returned home for a weekend tribute. He watched a student production of Bye Bye Birdie, joined the stage, and greeted former classmates and friends at a reception honoring his career in television and theater.
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