Public art blooms amid pandemic across Iowa campuses and towns
As pandemic pressures ease public art flourishes from Hancher in Iowa City to Cedar Rapids Greene Square and Marion Uptown Artway. Murals sculptures and light installations draw seniors couples newlyweds and visitors while honoring Grant Wood Wright Brothers and UI Herky mascots. Dale Merrill of Liberty Iron Works comments on community rallying around art.
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Hospitals brace for post holiday virus surge in Iowa
Hospitals in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City ready surge plans after Thanksgiving as COVID-19 hospitalizations remain high. Dr. Tony Myers notes ongoing vigilance for next holiday and school openings while officials urge Iowans to reconsider plans to curb spread.
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On campus Bella Wolfson’s path to December graduation
University of Iowa senior Bella Wolfson, 23, shifted from a planned spring graduation to a December ceremony. The Davenport native, studying retail marketing, faced a delayed milestone while cherishing college bonds and plans to celebrate with friends and a Milwaukee internship.
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