Linn County Labor Day events and activities lineup
Various events across Linn County on Labor Day include a Cedar Rapids bike ride starting at Ellis Park at 9 a.m. an Irish Heritage Day at AOH Hall 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Laura Ingalls Wilder storytelling at Herbert Hoover Library 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. with park ranger tours of Tallgrass Prairie at 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Five Seasons Water Ski Team Show at Ellis Park 5 p.m. and a Labor Day Picnic by Hawkeye Labor Council at Hawkeye Downs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. all free with activities for families.
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AOH
Holbrook
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Marie Tschopp
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Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum and Library
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Hawkeye Downs
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Stand Down aids veterans in Cedar Rapids effort
The eighth annual Five Seasons Stand Down at Veterans Memorial Stadium gathers Linn County veterans and helpers for a day of food, housing, legal, medical, and employment services plus free haircuts. More than 65 programs participate, with registration options and volunteer needs announced.
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Cedar Rapids
Don Tyne
Quad Cities
Tyne
Linn County Veteran Affairs
Linn County
Veterans Memorial Stadium
Rockford Rd
San Diego
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Linn County Board of Supervisor
Witwer Trust
Linn County General Assistance
26Th Ave
VA Outreach Center
First Ave
Cheryl King
Cedar Valley Humane Society launches 30 Days Challenge
Linn County Cedar Rapids report the Cedar Valley Humane Society kicks off a 30 Days Challenge in September. The goal is $30,000 to cover about 30 days of care at the shelter with typical costs per animal from 200 to 300 dollars. Funds support routine medical care and capital projects including septic system and water tank replacements, landscaping, vehicle tires, and tree removal. Donors can use FirstGiving tools or give directly at Cohumane.org.
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Cedar Valley Humane Society
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Cedar Rapids artist Dick Grodt chosen for Bryn Mawr show
Dick Grodt of Cedar Rapids is selected for the Art Ability exhibition at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The international juried show runs November 3 through January 26 with a free admission and an opening reception on November 2. Grodt has painted for over 40 years despite hereditary muscle diseases in his legs.
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Dick Grodt
Cedar Rapids
Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital
Malvern
Grodt
Public meeting on Lake Macbride forest plan set in Iowa City
A public meeting is scheduled for 6 30 p m on September 16 at the Johnson County Extension Service office in Iowa City to hear comments on a forest stewardship plan for Lake Macbride State Park west of Solon. Mark Vitosh of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources notes the plan aims to guide management to improve woodland health by assessing conditions threats and concerns and to establish a plan to meet conservation and recreation goals for the 900 acre lake 1000 acres of woodlands and 275 acres of prairie campground and residences.
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Johnson County Extension Service
Highway 218
Iowa City
Lake Macbride State Park
Solon
Mark Vitosh
Iowa
North Liberty invites parkgoers to find 12 hidden words
During September Outdoor North Liberty marks the centennial with a monthlong scavenger hunt in city parks. Twelve word tags from a short verse are hidden for visitors to locate and submit at Northliberty100.org/outdoors by October 5 for a centennial prize package including a $100 prepaid debit card.
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North Liberty
Northliberty100
Duggar Family to Speak at Turning Hearts Celebration
The Duggar family from TLC will headline the 12th annual Turning Hearts Celebration at Bontragers Farm starting noon today. The event at 1881 Johnson Washington Rd features music by the Bontrager Family Singers and the Daggers, hayrides, games, and fellowship with supper by donation.
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TLC
Bontragers Farm
Johnson Washington Rd
Bontrager
Bontragerfamilysingers.com
Cat Kelby Seeks Adoption At Cedar Valley Humane Society
Kelby a 1 year old neutered male domestic short hair is available for adoption at Cedar Valley Humane Society. He gets along with other cats and enjoys playing with dangling feathers rattling balls or fast moving fingers. The shelter hours are Mon Fri noon to 7 pm and Sat Sun noon to 5 pm. Phone (319) 362 6288.
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Kelby
Cedar Valley Humane Society
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