Symphony's diverse works thrill Cedar Rapids audience
The Cedar Rapids Symphony conducted by Timothy Hankewich performed David Diamond's Music for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Aaron Copland's Concerto for Clarinet, Strings, Harp and Piano with soloist Burt Hara, and Sibelius Symphony No. 1 in E minor at the Paramount Theatre. The program blended Shakespearean storytelling with modern and Finnish influences, leaving the crowd engaged and thoughtful.
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Hoover site service flare up shifts to West Branch council
West Branch city council to discuss the long running clash over cash for fire department services at the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. National Park Service halted a 2500 payment in September and seeks a general agreement exchanging services for funds. Fire Chief Stoolman resists signing without council order. dispute highlights volunteer burden and paperwork gaps.
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Dick Stoolman
Cheryl Schreier
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Stoolman
Mark Worrell
Newborn Photo Wanted for Milestones in Gazette
New parents invited to share their newborn photograph and birth announcement in the Milestones section of Sunday's Gazette. Submit a photo and short note to join the community display.
Alburnett Bond Election: Voter Registration Deadline Set
In Cedar Rapids Linn County voters must register by November 27 to participate in the December 5 special Alburnett 2.85 million school bond election. Registration hours are 8 to 5 at the Auditor's Office second floor 930 First St. S. The form must be received by November 27 or not count. The office closes for Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday. The Iowa form is available online at linncounty.org.
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Two Injured After Pickup-Car Collision South of Mount Vernon
Two people were hospitalized after an evening accident south of Mount Vernon. Greggory Wieck and Sandra Wolrach were taken to University Hospitals in Iowa City after Wieck lost control on Highway 1 just north of Light Road, crossing the center line into Wolrach’s car. Dennis Broxey, a passenger in Wieck’s truck, escaped serious injury. The crash remained under investigation Sunday. An unrelated exhibit at the University of Northern Iowa, featuring Al-Faisal, opens at 10:30 a.m. in Maucher Union Old Central Ballroom and runs 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow.
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Iowa County to buy Masonic Temple in Marengo
Iowa County has signed a 50000 purchase agreement to acquire the 6000 square foot Masonic Temple in Marengo to house voting equipment and a veterans affairs office that opened last week. Board chairman Ray Garringer said the building will officially belong to the county.
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Saudi Arabian ambassador to open UNI exhibit
Saudi Arabian Ambassador Turki Al-Faisal will open a University of Northern Iowa cultural exhibit on November 30. The display, organized by UNI's Saudi Student Club, uses 60 panels, videos, music and activities to explore Saudi history religion resources sports and education. A free lunch will be served 11 am to 1 pm and Al-Faisal will give a public talk at 1:30 pm in Lang Hall Auditorium. It is his first visit to Iowa.
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Iowa
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