West High students gear up for Galapagos voyage
Iowa City West High junior Mac Grahs and 24 classmates prepare for a June 6 to 20 trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. Biologist Brad Wymer has led the biennial trip since 1999, with stops in Quito, a four night cruise, Antisana Ecological Reserve, and jungle hiking. Bailey Rose has a GoFundMe for half the $6,400 cost, while the rest comes from wages at Lucky Pawz in North Liberty.
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Noelridge and Coralville Farmers Markets and local events
Cedar Rapids Noelridge Farmers Market runs Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays through Oct 13 offering plants crafts and foods at Noelridge Park. Coralville Market occurs Mondays through early October at S T Morrison Park. plus a House of Hope faith discussion noon to 1 p.m. and Marion Library screening of The Sound of Music as part of Movie Monday with coffee and donuts. Linzee McCray feedsacks talk at Iowa City Library 7 to 8 p.m.
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Norway Constitution Day Celebration at Vesterheim in Decorah
Vesterheim hosts Syttende Mai festivities on Wednesday with a Children's Parade at noon starting at the Winneshiek County Courthouse, Nordic Dancers and Decorah Youth Choirs performances, and guided tours. Admission to the museum at 523 W Water St is free 9 am to 5 pm. Eden Ehm joins the march. For details visit vestheim.org or call (563) 382-9681.
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Hoover Foundation Names 15 Iowa Finalists for Uncommon Student Awards
The Hoover Presidential Foundation named 15 Iowa high school juniors as finalists for the Uncommon Student Awards, each receiving 1000 dollars. Five finalists from the Corridor include Kaleb Cook and Daniel O'Hara of Linn-Mar Robins Alexa Gormley Marion Hannah Fusselman Cedar Rapids and Bihotta James Lejarcegui Coralville. Finalists attend an Uncommon Weekend in West Branch in June to learn marketing fundraising and organizational skills, then return in October to present results before judges.
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Pet of the Week Gary at Cedar Valley Humane Society
Gary is a 2 year old neutered male terrier pit bull mix available for adoption at Cedar Valley Humane Society. The shelter at 7411 Mount Vernon Rd SE operates Monday to Friday noon to 7 pm and weekends noon to 5 pm. Adoption fee is $125. Call (319) 362-6288 for more information.
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