Volunteer opportunities seek community help across many roles
Multiple local programs list openings for visiting older adults, telephone answering, Girl Scout leadership, crisis referrals, historical preservation, Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring, elderly aides, shelter aid, preschool helper and clinic reception. Calls provided for each position with specific contact numbers.
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Council On Aging
Girl Scout
Girl Scout Office
Pioneer Village
Suzann Ellis
Mary Masterhan
Winslow House Care Center
Jennifer
Dawn Nylin
Lovely Lane Outreach Preschool
Cedar Rapids
Public Health Nursing Association
Telecare
L.lv
Gladys Pike
Britain and France demand cease fire in Middle East 1956
On this date in 1956 Britain and France issued an ultimatum to Egypt and Israel demanding an immediate cease fire, escalating tensions in the region and prompting international reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
France
Egypt
Israel
Sidewalk project starts on Golf Street NE toward Harding Junior High
Work begins next week on a 6600 square foot sidewalk along Golf Street NE from 42nd Street NE to Harding Junior High. Cedar Rapids council approved an amended resolution to ease assessments, cutting costs by 50 percent. James T Fox Contracting of Marion won bids at 11280, 15 percent under estimate. School district pays just over 6000, eight property owners about 2253, city about 3027. Harding PTSA requested the walk. weather permitting completion by month end November.
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Golf Street
42Nd Street
Harding Junior High School
Cedar Rapids
Noelridge Park
James T. Fox
Harding Ptsa
Ransom
Oktoberfest at Grant Wood Elementary Celebrates Harvest
Children participate in a Cedar Rapids event as Brenda Hill eight and Jennifer Maggart nine work at an apple grinder and a clay mural project. The festival features polka music and farm machinery displays commemorating the fall harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenda Hill
Grant Wood
Cedar Rapids
Jennifer Maggart
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Big Brothers
Big Sisters
Dale
Gazette
Tom Merryman
Richard V
Ray Woodhouse
Chinn
Ianiac
Mcintosh
Cortland
N.W
U.S
Sunrise Orchards, Inc
Gays Mills
Wisc
Center Point Road
N.E
Credit Life
T Qual Mousag Lender
Harding
Robert M.L
Teeta
Johnson
Lena Nelson
Tj Viking
Winchester
Are
Uch Easy Ag
Rae Iat
Dain Neous
Stanley
Highway 149
Westdale Mall
First Avenue SE
Lindale Mall
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