Cedar Rapids man Jerry Slocum drowns snorkeling in Australia
Jerry Slocum 66 of 1585 Matterhorn Dr NE Cedar Rapids died during a snorkeling outing near Hamilton Island Australia. His brother Don Slocum survived an asthma incident and later search efforts found Jerry in deep water. Kay Slocum, his wife, is a pastor at First Lutheran Church Cedar Rapids.
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Prague Museum Partners With Cedar Rapids Czech Museum
The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library in Cedar Rapids joins forces with the National Museum in Prague. Representatives signed documents to form a partnership expanding access to Czech artifacts and learning about Czech migrants in the United States.
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National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Cedar Rapids
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Ramblin Event Highlights Arts Support in Cedar Rapids
Jim Martin, named Lay Person of the Year in 1996 by the Iowa Parks and Recreation Association, reflects on 15 years with the Cedar Rapids Recreation Commission and his tenure on the Art in Public Places Committee. Christkindlmarkt raises over 10000 yearly for school programs, featuring master glass blower Rolf Bohm Beck and daughter Romey Sommer.
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Iowa Parks and Recreation Association
Cedar Rapids Recreation Commission
Cedar Rapids
Christkindlmarkt
Rolf Bohm-Beck
Lausha
Germany
Christkindlmarkt opens with preview for shoppers
Cedar Rapids hosts the sixth annual Christkindlmarkt at the Riverside Roundhouse from Friday through Sunday. The European market features crafts toys food and imported decorations with glass blowing and entertainment. Preview nights run 5 to 8 pm admission 8 dollars. Proceeds support arts education programs.
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Cat contest hopes hit New York as Lux family wait
Sha neen Goel says the shy contestant will skip a NY stage. Matt Lux confirms he and his wife will enjoy a four day all expenses paid trip regardless of Tommy's grand prize. The three contestants receive a year of Arm and Hammer litter a Cat and Kittens subscription and a trophy. Matt Lux 32 a Realtor for Skogman Realty in Marion notes Tommy is a local celebrity.
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Cat winners named Elvis and friends earn top spots
Elvis the water-drinking cat wins first, Monticello’s cream cheese loving cat second, and Bob the cat who can play dead takes third. Morning duo Schulte and Swann on KZIA-FM Z102.9 joke about Tommy becoming the celebrity as Matt Lux laughs at the stunt.
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DOT Delays Southeast Iowa Bypass Amid Revenue Shortfall
State officials continue to adjust the five year plan after a $300 million deficit. Up to $66 million in new spending is moved to 2007 with a goal of completing six priority corridors including Avenue of the Saints and Highway 151 upgrades while delaying the Fort Madison bypass and Highway 34. Jurisdiction transfers for Highway 151 in Jones County and Monticello and Highway 63 in Chickasaw County and New Hampton were approved.
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Proposed Iowa road projects listed by DOT plan
The Iowa DOT 2003-2007 plan outlines numerous Eastern Iowa highway projects across Linn, Cedar, Jones, Delaware, Fayette, Keokuk, Tama, Washington, Winneshiek and other counties. It details budgets for rebuilding interchanges and bridges, widening interstates, and adding lanes on U.S. and state routes from Cedar Rapids to Dubuque and beyond.
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Elkader
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Catfish Creek and Railroad
U.S. 61
Elmwood Drive
Cascade Bypass
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Iowa 3
Iowa 150
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Iowa Highway 38
Iowa 64
Iowa Highway 64
Anamosa
Cascade
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Sigourney
U.S. 6
U.S. 63
Jasper County
Montezuma
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Tama
Washington County
Walnut Creek
Brighton
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Iowa Highway 24
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