Miracles in Motion Opens Outdoor Arena and Pavilion
Miracles in Motion will hold a ribbon cutting and open house 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the equestrian center in Swisher Iowa 2049 120th St NW. Ambassadors from the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids Chambers will attend. The event previews a larger outdoor arena and new pavilion plus a near completion sensory trail. The organization operates therapeutic riding and youth programs. The fifth annual Mercy Therapy for Kids Miracles in Motion 5K starts 8:30 a.m. Oct 22 at Prairie High School Cedar Rapids. Volunteers aid wheelchair participants on the paved course. Proceeds go to Miracles in Motion. Contact (319) 857-4141 or miraclesinmotion.net.
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Pastor scales a trampoline mission in Iowa City
Rhonda Black of Iowa City First Assembly of God moves into a waterless doorless home on a trampoline for seven days to boost the Boys and Girls Missionary Crusade. The live-in event aims to raise $500000 with church and community involvement nationwide.
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Dyersville’s Twin Spires and Field of Dreams Heritage
Dyersville in Dubuque County sits along Highways 20 and 136 with 4 035 residents. Founded by James Dyer Jr in 1847 and incorporated in 1872 the town grew around a Maquoketa River mill. German Catholic farm families later dominated business as St Francis Xavier Church rose to a minor basilica in 1956. Field of Dreams drew 60 000 to 65 000 visitors annually and 5 000 watched an August outdoor screening with Kevin Costner in 1989.
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Dyersville’s Claims to Fame and History Spotlight
James Dyer founded the town in 1850 and built the first framed house now housing the Doll Museum. Dyersville emphasizes Field of Dreams status, Basilica significance, and its title as National Farm Toy Capital of the World with JJ Judy Weber as office manager of the Dyersville Area Historical Society.
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Fundraiser Cookbook supports ALS research in Iowa City
The Iowa City Farmers Market and Parks and Recreation publish a $10 cookbook with 100 plus pages of recipes from local vendors and staff to fund ALS research through the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Books available at market nights and city facilities with shipping options via email or phone.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Family Brightens Soldiers’ Holidays with Stockings
Cedar Rapids family led by David Spurrell organizes annual holiday stockings for deployed units. This year they aid the 1st Battalion 133rd Infantry Waterloo IA and previously supported guards and units in Washington Corning and Sioux City with donations, fundraisers, and stocking items. They seek funds via $5 car ribbons or $15 stockings with a deadline of October 31 and provide contact details for donations.
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