United Way serves six Iowa counties hits campaign total
United Way of East Central Iowa reports a campaign total of 5,462,108 dollars across Benton Cedar Linn Jones Iowa and Washington counties. The figure represents 62 percent of the 2005 goal of 8.85 million.
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Thanksgiving reflections and World AIDS Day benefit
The piece blends a personal Thanksgiving reflection urging gratitude with a notice about Rapids AIDS Project hosting its eighth World AIDS Day Benefit on December 8 at the Cedar Rapids Marriott. Emcee Liz Mathis and auctioneers will lead live and silent auctions, with proceeds aiding RAP services for HIV and AIDS education and support. Tickets cost 40 dollars.
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Cedar Rapids attorney scales Kilimanjaro with REI group
Cedar Rapids attorney Vernon Squires, 41, summited Kilimanjaro with a six day ascent as part of a REI 10 day expedition. The group, including five other Americans, reached 19 340 feet before altitude sickness prevented another climber from reaching the summit.
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Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Toddville and Cedar Rapids
Toddville teen Todd Hanson received his Eagle Scout award in a 1 p.m. ceremony at Immaculate Conception Church Cedar Rapids. The Alburnett High School freshman earned 26 merit badges and led as senior patrol leader and quartermaster. his Eagle project involved playground equipment at Monroe Park. Cedar Rapids teen Nicholas Ryder will receive his Eagle Scout at 2 p.m. Sunday at Central Park Presbyterian Church. Ryder, a Kennedy High School junior, earned 31 badges and built bird houses for Macbride Raptor Center. The Gazette notes ongoing coverage and photo submissions for Eagle and Girl Scout awards with Community section deadlines.
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Arrow of Light
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Kennedy High School
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Principal Brad Laurel Reflects On School Community
James Van Allen Elementary principal Brad Laurel discusses building a positive campus culture with strong parent staff and student support. He cites long hours as a drawback and goals to help people find their purpose while sharing a humorous moment from a reading session.
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David Lienemann
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