Prairie teacher hooks students on literature
Prairie High School English teacher Deb Erenberger uses a varied approach to engage seniors in literature. She starts with accessible short stories, introduces contemporary works, and discusses themes like peer pressure, using activities such as playing La Bamba and teleconference talks with Chris Crutcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deb Erenberger
Prairie
Chris Crutcher
Sarah Byrnes
Erenberger
Crutcher
Prairie High School
Ken Steine
Stevie
Scott Spinler
Valerie Duball
Cedar Rapids
Volunteer opportunities across organizations in Iowa
Community groups seek volunteers for crisis counseling driver services and accessibility reporting. Roles include literacy support for foster children committee work for a lights festival at Ellis Park and preschool program leadership at Indian Creek Nature Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fantasy of Lights
Ellis Park
Hillcrest Family Services
Indian Creek Nature Center
Camp Fire
Department of Correctional Services
Mount Mercy spotlights Iranian culture in November events
Mount Mercy College will host a monthlong program celebrating Iranian heritage in Cedar Rapids featuring lectures by Mohammad Chaichian, tile art by Jafar Moghadam, an Islamic art exhibit, a multicultural food fair, films, and an interactive art exhibit by Haleh Niazmandi. All events are free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Borheim
Cedar Rapids
Mount Mercy College
Iowa
Mohammad Chaichian
Chaichian
Iran
Cherry Heritage Hall
Jafar Moghadam
McAuley
Haleh Niazmandi
David Edwards
Rohit Thomas
Nathaniel Jones
Heng Sun
Iowa City West
Cedar Rapids Bankruptcy Petitions Filed In U S Court
The Cedar Rapids Division of the U S Bankruptcy Court reports petitions from Julie M. Dougherty of 1223 Memorial Dr SE with 19391 debt and 1560 assets, Rodney P. Cady of Urbana, N Usher of Marion, Miracle R Gaunt of Tipton, Allen D Brecht and Sandra S Brecht of Tiffin, Daniel M. Ramsey of Iowa City, and Richard E Drake Jr. of Monticello, detailing debts, assets and exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
U.S
Julie M. Dougherty
Memorial Dr. SE
Rodney P. Cady
Urbana
N. Usher
Ninth St
Marion
Miracle R. Gaunt
Tipton
Allen D
Sandra S. Brecht
Tiffin
Daniel M. Ramsey
Iowa City
Richard E. Drake Jr
Monticello
County treasurer may take over driver licensing in Iowa region
The Iowa DOT may stop sending traveling licensing teams to Benton County affecting Vinton and Belle Plaine offices. If teams stop, the county treasurer would handle licenses, a move already in 42 of 99 counties with a $3.75-per-license payment. Officials caution over state mandate and potential fee increase. Counties listed as may be affected include Clayton, Buchanan, Fayette, Delaware, Jones, Clinton, Mahaska, Muscatine, Wapello, Jefferson, Davis and Van Buren.
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Vinton
Benton County
Benton
Mark Wandro
Iowa Department of Transportation
Belle Plaine
Transportation Department
Iowa
Kelly Geater
Ed Brecht
Ed Sass
Clayton
Buchanan
Fayette
Delaware
Jones
Clinton
Mahaska
Muscatine
Wapello
Jefferson
Davis
van Buren
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Prairie Teacher
Janet Borholm
Edar Rapids
Gazette
LIV
United Way
East
Call
Foundation 2 Crisis Center
Citizens For Persons With Disabilities
Homeless Children’s Trust
Homeless Children's Trust
National
Czech and Slovak Museum & Library
Mount Mercy
David Remington
Anamosa
Justin Callies
Columbus High School
Sarah Whited
Claire Vernon
Michael Rossmann
Iowa City Regina
Josh Sims
West Branch
Clare Davis
Solon
Jeff VanDorn
Columbus High
Michael Busbridge
Mount Vernon
Anne Shin
Bankruptcy Court
Tlee
Masketeense
Automotive Parts
Ashington
Washington
Cathy Burdock
Bloomfield
Bruce
Chris
Cepe
Collins Rd
Iowar
Imon
Ciry
Dermatolog
David Puk, M.D
LASIK
1St Avenue
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