Halloween and other events fill Cedar Rapids area today
A Cedar Rapids Halloween Party at Ladd Library runs 10 30 to 12 30 with games costume contest and spooky activities. Teen Center Tech Times offers free internet access for grades seven to twelve at the Iowa City Public Library from 4 30 to 9 p m. A Day of the Dead crafts class by Gretchen Little costs 20 at Nominations Cedar Rapids. Spirited Away screens at Galaxy 16 Cedar Rapids at 7 p m 12 50 admission. Lyrics Alive at the Iowa City Senior Center features an all request program based on Rise Up Singing from 1 30 to 2 30 p m.
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Youth Ladd Library
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Williams Blvd
Gretchen Little
10Th Ave
Cedar Rapids
Rise Up
Iowa City
Johnson County Senior Center
S. Linn St
Lifetime of leadership earns nurse Betty Lord-Dinan Hall of Fame
Betty Lord-Dinan of Elkader, a nurse with 60 years in care and public policy advocacy, was inducted into the Iowa Nurses Association Hall of Fame on Oct. 20. Her career spanned charge nurse roles across states, cancer survivorship, and lobbying for older Iowans and mental health, now retired but active locally.
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Betty Lord-Dinan
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Cedar Rapids
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Sue Whitty
Lynn Bees
Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
Council Bluffs
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Navy
Nebraska
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Virginia
Orga
Central Community Hospital
Tot Monster Mash at Mercer Park Aquatic Center
Tot Monster Mash for children ages 2 to 6 runs 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mercer Park Aquatic Center in Iowa City. Parents or guardians must accompany kids. Free admission. participants encouraged to wear costumes and enjoy inflatables, games, and crafts. Coralville
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Mercer Park Aquatic Center
Bradford Dr
Iowa City
Coralville Seeks Applicants for City Commissions
The Coralville City Council seeks applicants for a Civil Service Commission four year term with one position and Planning and Zoning Commission five year terms with two positions. Applications available weekdays 7 30 a m to 5 p m at City Hall or coralville org and due by 5 p m November 22 via email to tjohnson coralville org. Mayor Lundell will recommend appointments to the Council for approval.
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Coralville City
Wreath making class offered in Fayette November 11
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach hosts a free wreath making session from 10 to 11 30 a m November 11 at the Extension office 218 S Main St Fayette. Children learn to craft seasonal wreaths using natural materials guided by Ron Leath. For details or registration by November 10 call 563 425 3331 or email dkahler ia state.edu.
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Fayette County
ISU Extension and Outreach
S. Main St
Fayette
Ron Leath
Iowa State University Extension
Dkahler
Iastate.edu
Pet of the Week Charlie Chaplin at Cedar Valley Humane Society
Charlie Chaplin is a 3 year old neutered male black and white domestic shorthair available for adoption at Cedar Valley Humane Society located at 7411 Mount Vernon Rd SE. He has been at the shelter since June 1 with a $45 adoption fee. The shelter hours are Monday to Friday from noon to 7 pm and weekends noon to 5 pm. Call (319) 362-6288 for more information.
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Charlie Chaplin
Cedar Valley Humane Society
Mount Vernon Rd
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