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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 2006
Page
27
United Way of East Central Iowa reports a campaign total of 6 438 227 dollars. The initiative covers Benton Cedar Linn Jones Iowa and Washington counties and reaches 69 percent of its 2006 goal of 9 350 000 dollars.
A freelance writer shares a chaotic day starting with a child injury in a store parking lot and a gasoline spill on her clothes. After a debit card expiration, she endures embarrassment at checkout and reflects on appreciating mundane days amid misfortune.
Readers in eastern Iowa are invited to submit Christmas lighting displays with the address and a brief description for a December 17 Community listing. Send by December 8 to The Gazette in Cedar Rapids or via the Community page.
Swisher lies along County Road F-12 near I-380 about 11 miles south of Cedar Rapids and 19.5 miles northwest of Iowa City. Founded in 1903, the town celebrated its centennial in 2003 after Benjamin Swisher settled in 1841 and amassed land. His sons deeded land for a depot and railway right of way, aiding town development and the Dance-Mor Ballroom’s era. The Dance-Mor was inducted into the Iowa Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in 2005 with performances by stars from Lawrence Welk to Joe Diffie.
In Swisher, longtime Shelton Grocery operator JJ Fred Shelton recalls meeting his wife 56 years ago at the Dance Mor venue known as the dance hall. He has operated Shelton Grocery since 1969.
The Iowa Masonic Library and Museums opens an exhibit Friday at 813 First Ave SE Cedar Rapids showing rarely seen artifacts. Highlights include a 1770 George Washington letter, hair, a 1767 Franklin pamphlet, Lincoln 1857 letter, World War II and I artifacts, and a Civil War flag. Admission is free through December 22 during weekday hours.
Interview with Missy Hall of Rapids AIDS Project detailing World AIDS Day activities, youth education efforts, and challenges in correcting misinformation. Hall discusses peer educator programs at Kirkwood Community College, testing advocacy for ages 13 to 64, and public response to HIV testing while emphasizing education and prevention.
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