Readings and concerts fill Iowa City events tonight
Andy Douglas reads from The Curve of the World at Prairie Lights in Iowa City at 7 p.m. Kendrick Lamar performs at the Iowa Memorial Union at 7 p.m. Tickets are 26 dollars. Farmers markets run in Cedar Rapids Noelridge Park and Coralville S T Morrison Park. Alzheimer’s caregiver workshops are free at Marion Public Library at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The University of Iowa bands perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Iowa Memorial Union.
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Iowa Memorial Union
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National Medal honors National Czech and Slovak Museum
The National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library in Cedar Rapids receives the National Medal for Museum and Library Service for its role in post flood recovery after the 2008 disaster. First Lady Michelle Obama will present the award in Washington with Marshalltown Public Library also honored.
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Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
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Iowa
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National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
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Ine Warette
Drug Takeback in Linn County Reclaims 447 Pounds
Law enforcement and the DEA collected 447 pounds of prescription medications in Linn County on April 27. Locations include Lisbon City Hall 24.8 pounds, Center Point City Hall 13 pounds, Hy-Vee Edgewood 118.8 pounds, Hy-Vee Johnson Ave 66.4 pounds, Linn County Sheriff 28 pounds, Springville Fire Dept 31 pounds, and Hy-Vee Hwy 151 165 pounds. Brian Ray photograph credits. Director Justin Sands partners with Prairie High School Ambassadors show choir in December.
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Lisbon City Hall
Center Point City Hall
Brian Ray
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Justin Sands
Prairie High School Ambassadors
Prairie director receives Best New Director award
Prairie High School show choir director Justin Sands of Cedar Rapids earned the Best New Director honor at the third annual Aspire Awards by FAME Events. Sands joined Prairie in 2010 after serving as associate director of choirs at Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School.
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Cedar Rapids
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JCP Cares Roundups Benefit Habitat for Humanity Efforts
JCPenney customers can round up purchases in May to the nearest dollar to support Habitat for Humanity. The Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity has built homes for over 75 families since 1992. Donations are also accepted at jcp.com/repares and via the We Topia Facebook game in Coralville.
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Coralville Arts Center offers subsidies for small nonprofits
The Coralville Center for the Performing Arts launches the CCPA Access Fund providing 25 to 50 percent rental subsidies for 501c3 groups with budgets under $100 000. Priority to those flexible with scheduling nonpeak times and cooperative with other renters. Call (319) 248-9370 or coralvilleartsci.coralville.ia.us for details.
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Luther College to honor President Rick Torgerson in 14 Years of Mojo
Luther College hosts a special program titled 14 Years of Mojo from the Get-go honoring President Rick Torgerson and Judy Torgerson at 8 p.m. May 16 in Main Hall Center for Faith and Life. A 9 p.m. reception follows in Bentdahl Commons. The event is free with reservations by Friday at Luther.edu/alumni/events/torgersons. Torgerson retires this summer after 14 years as Luther's ninth president and student performances are planned.
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Judy Torgerson
Center For Faith and Life
Bentdahl Commons
Luther.edu
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Trio the Gray Tabby Seeks Adopter at Cedar Valley Humane
Slosiarek/The Trio is a 3 year old spayed gray tabby available for adoption at Cedar Valley Humane Society. He enjoys petting but prefers not to be held and will signal when ready. The shelter is open Mon Fri noon to 7 pm and weekends noon to 5 pm at (319) 362-6288.
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