White oaks fading from landscape
Nature's Note laments the loss of white oaks in Cedar Rapids area as contractors remove mature trees for development. The piece notes oaks live up to 400 years, produce valuable timber, and that most post Civil War oaks sprouted 1865 to 1890. It details acorn consumption by wildlife and humans and cites the Indian Creek Nature Center director as author.
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Iowa City leaf vacuuming to start Monday
The Iowa City Streets Division will begin this year’s leaf vacuum service Monday in the western area. Maps detailing routes are available online at www.icgov.org/leafvacuum.
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North Liberty teen forms rock band Kilroy eyeing fame
Carly Bossert profiles 15 year old Rachel Feldmann of North Liberty and Kilroy, a youth rock band that has reformed through several names and members. Feldmann, who sings and plays bass guitar, remains driven to become a rock star and talks of moving to Seattle after graduation.
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Youth Band Gathers for Local Talent Shows
Feldmann and fellow members polish performances at battles of the bands and talent shows. The group formed in junior high and remains active in the town’s music scene amid dwindling underground venues.
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Power of the Purse fundraiser taps donors in Iowa City
The Women's Leadership Circle hosts a wine tasting and purse auction at Brown Deer Golf Club in Coralville to benefit United Way of Johnson County. Eight wines are paired with fifty purses ranging from vintage pieces to a 1900s handmade needlepoint bag. silent and live auctions and a luncheon are planned.
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West Liberty's Eulenspiegel Presents Classic Puppetry Season
Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre announces its 2005 2006 season in West Liberty featuring fairy tales historical fiction and world tales at downtown venues including the New Strand Theatre a 230 seat house built in 1910 Tickets are five dollars for family shows Call 319 627 2487 for details Highlights include The Fisherman and His Wife Little Red Riding Hood World Tales Freedom Star Gerties Journey On The Underground Railroad through February 20 2006 with diverse puppetry styles and live music for all ages.
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