Thanksgiving Break Open Swim at Cedar Rapids Bender Pool
Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation hosts two open swims at Bender Pool today and Wednesday. All ages welcome. under five require supervision, ages six to ten need an adult or 14-plus guardian. Pool closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. Admission 4.50 or season pass. Location 940 14th Ave SE. Schedule at Crrec.org.
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Window Wonderland draws 30 plus shops in Linn County
Fifth annual Czech Village New Bohemia Main Street Window Wonderland runs Saturday through New Year’s Day with 30 plus businesses displaying storefronts. Votes for favorites collected at participating shops. photos online at mainstreet.org and on Facebook.
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University of Iowa
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Snow safety reminders and holiday cinema picks in Iowa City area
Iowa City residents are urged to clear sidewalks and curb ramps at intersections after snow, plus hydrants and storm drains. In Coralville, breakfast with Santa at 9 or 10 a.m. Saturday includes crafts and photos, tickets $8. In Iowa City, FilmScene hosts The Picture Show Family and Children's Series with four classics in December, tickets $2.50.
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Benton County teacher leaves $1 million gift to Benton Scholarship Foundation
Marjorie McDowell, a Benton County native and longtime educator, leaves $1 million to the Benton Scholarship Foundation, the largest bequest in the foundation's history. The gift funds scholarships tied to Benton Community High School and honors her family legacy, including memorial scholarships and the Young Corn tribute connected to Linne Schloeman.
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Marge) McDowell
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Community legend Sis Wurzer still cooks for Waucoma
Velyn "Sis" Wurzer at 91 remains a central figure in Waucoma cooking for holidays and church events. For 36 years she has prepared the holiday dressing for St. Mary's harvest dinners and also makes pies at Riverside Bar and Grill. She plans Christmas pies and teaches others, though a hip recovery slows her pace.
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Sis” Wurzer
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