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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 2017
Page
2
Local not for profits harness Giving Tuesday to boost awareness and donations across Linn County. The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation coordinates releases and graphics while groups like Waypoint and The Salvation Army emphasize long term giving and volunteer efforts beyond the single day.
In Cedar Rapids Waypoint receives a Giving Tuesday boost with U S Bank matching donations up to 2500 dollars. The nonprofit aims to raise 5000 dollars this week for Homeless and Housing Services Domestic Violence Victims Services and KidsPoint Child Care. In Iowa City westbound Highway 6 will be reduced to one lane today for riverfront park trail work.
Marion fire and parks departments will conduct a prescribed burn Thursday in Lowe Park natural areas. The burn aims to promote diverse native grasses shrubs and trees while improving habitat and suppressing invasive species. The Gazette
Cedar Rapids fourth and fifth graders in the Bruins Roosters collected non perishable items to fill 21 boxes and donated them to Metro Catholic Outreach. Principal Megan Boomgarden says the project teaches community service and humility during the Thanksgiving season.
In Cedar Rapids endorsements flow for mayoral candidate Brad Hart and District 5 hopeful Ashley Vanorny. Hart garners backing from ex mayor Kay Halloran and several former council members plus current allies, while Vanorny collects support from IBEW Local 204 and Local 125 Plumbers and Steamfitters. Runoff polls open next Tuesday from 7 am to 8 pm.
The Gazette, established January 10, 1883, lists mailing address Cedar Rapids Iowa with delivery options. Subscriptions cost 8 per week or 416 per year for 7 day service, out of state 468 per year. Postmaster and general contact numbers provided for subscription changes and inquiries.
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