Community Events in Cedar Rapids and Marion Today
A Marion Moms Club meet and greet runs 10 to 11 30 a m at Marion Public Library with free admission. Seniors potluck and bingo noon to 1 p m at The Salvation Army in Cedar Rapids. Downtown Cedar Rapids historical walking tour begins 6 p m at The History Center by Mark Stoffer Hunter, fee five to seven dollars. Gardener talk at 6 30 p m by Linn County Master Gardener Wil Carew at Ely Public Library. Visions of Courage Vietnam exhibit opens 7 p m at Mount Mercy University gallery. Tannahill Weavers concert 18 to 22 dollars at CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids.
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Marion
Marion Public Library
Sixth Ave
Salvation Army
C Ave
Cedar Rapids
History Center
Mark Stoffer Hunter
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Third Ave
Linn County
Wil Carew
Ely Public Library
Dows St
Ely
Mount Mercy
Tannahill Weavers
Csps Hall
Third St. SE
October Student of the Month finalists named by Gazette and KCRG TV9
Kailin, a senior at Iowa City West High, is nominated for her leadership in Best Buddies, summer leadership camps, and volunteer work with youth with special needs. She volunteers daily, earns dual credits at Kirkwood Academy, and aims to become a pediatrician researching genetics of disabilities. Voting runs through October 16 with a profile on October 27.
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Gazette
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Kcrg.com
Iowa City West High School
Kailin
West High
Best Buddies
Kirkwood Academy
Christopher oppedahl shines as Kennedy band leader and student
Christopher Oppedahl 17 Cedar Rapids Kennedy student holds a 3.8 GPA and leads in marching band and drumline while directing Kennedy Protégé Happiness Inc show choirs. He participates in Concert Band Jazz Band and Electric Car projects and helps during rehearsals. He assists church light and sound crew and leads vacation bible school and music ministry efforts.
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Cedar Rapids
Kennedy
Christopher
Protégé and
Happiness, Inc
Western Dubuque Senior Lauren Prier Volunteer Leader
Lauren Prier, a 17 year old senior at Western Dubuque High School, is active in volunteering for special needs students and at a Dyersville adult group home. She aided state Special Olympics preparation, volunteered at Camp Courageous, coaches youth soccer, and works as a waitress while holding Red Cross lifeguard certification.
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Lauren
Dyersville
Camp Courageous
Monticello
Golf Side Grille
Red Cross
Dyersville Aquatic Center
Family Folk Machine Welcomes All Ages To Sing In Iowa City
An inclusive Iowa City choir invites members from ages four to 86 with no audition. Director Jean Littlejohn models after Newton Family Singers, focusing on neighbor singing, local history through song, and skill development. Two fall shows are planned at the Senior Center and the Old Capitol, with details at familyfolkmachine.org.
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Iowa City
Family Folk Machine
Jean Littlejohn
Littlejohn
Boston
Newton Family Singers
Family Folk Chorale
Bac
Johnson County
Aprille Clarke
Englert Theatre
The
Englert
Senior Center
S. Linn St
Senate Chamber
Old Capital
University of Iowa
Familyfolkmachine.org
Clarke
Miles Crall
Tobin Crall
jean@familyfolkmachine.org
Chauncey Swan Park
Community Foundation of
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