Community events lineup in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
A calendar of local activities includes a 26 mile bicycling social ride in North Liberty led by Kurt Rogahn, Noelridge Farmers Market sessions in Cedar Rapids, a VFW 788 Basket Dinner Bingo, and a Hurricane Harvey relief spin class at Burst Cycle Studio with donations to the American Red Cross. Also listed is a talk on Fake News and the Free Press at Mount Mercy University as part of the Fall Faculty Series.
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Iowa City
Kurt Rogahn
U.S
United States
Joe Sheller
Mount Mercy University
Elmhurst Dr
Cedar Rapids
American Red Cross
Burstcycle
Cedar-Rapids
Fountains Dr
Pierson
Torrance
Calif
Sioux City
Mercy Cardiology
Woodbury County Sheriff’s Office
Berry
Waterloo
Iowa
Evansdale
Elk Run Heights
Raymond
KBBG
History Makers Gala honors Iowa leaders in Cedar Rapids
The African American Museum of Iowa in Cedar Rapids will hold its History Makers Gala on Thursday at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center. Four honorees Deborah Berry Leon Mosley Jerome Pierson and Dale Todd will be recognized for community impact statewide. Proceeds fund museum preservation exhibits and education. Seats are $50 each with online sales at Blackiowa.org.
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Cedar Rapids
LaNisha Cassell
State of Iowa
Kirkwood Center
Kirkwood Blvd
University of Iowa
Bruce Harreld
Blacklowa.org
Iowa
Todd
Cedar Rapidian
History Makers Gala at African American Museum of Iowa
The History Makers Gala at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center features a semiformal dinner, light jazz, a cash bar, and a Heads or Tails raffle honoring four History Makers. Tickets are $50 with details at blacktown.org or (319) 862-2101 ext 223.
Johnson County History Center hosts satirical event for mayor
The History Center presents A Satirical Undertaking Celebrating the Life of Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett on Sept 29 at the Douglas Mansion with food beer and a mock funeral. Tickets are 60 in advance at historycenter.org or by calling 819 362 1501.
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History Center
Cedar Rapids
Ron Corbett
Douglas
Second Ave
Corbett
Historycenter. Org
Apfelfest in Amana Colonies Highlights Sept 16
Amana Colonies host Apfelfest from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on September 16 featuring a Sampling Stroll, Footloose at Old Creamery Theatre, Apple Gouda Brats at Amana Meat Shop and bluegrass by River Bottom Ramblers at Millstream Brewery. Details at amanacolonies.com or call 319 622 7622.
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Amana
Old Creamery Theatre
River Bottom Ramblers
Millstream Brewery
Amanacolonies.com
Naturalization Ceremony Set for Hoover Site Sept 15
The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Museum will host a naturalization ceremony at 1:30 p.m. on September 15 on the east lawn at 201 Parkside Dr West Branch. Chief Magistrate Judge C J Williams will preside over 70 candidates from 30 countries taking the oath, the 11th annual Hoover site event with 755 immigrants having become citizens.
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Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Museum
United States of America
Parkside Dr
West Branch
C.J. Williams
U.S. District Court
Northern District of
Iowa
Hoover Site
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African American Museum of Iowa
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Black Hawk County
Republican Party of
Clint Eastwood
Charles Bronson
Dale Todd
Leon Mosley
Jerome Pierson
Deborah Berry
Brian.morelli
Thegazette
Linn County
Johnson County
Transportation Solutions Forum
Transportation Advisory Group
Hallagan Education Center
Mercy Medical Center
10Th St. SE
Terry Bergen
Terry
Rec Center
Robert A. Lee Recreation Center
S. Gilbert St
Recreation Center
Job & Resource Fair
City of Iowa City
Centro Inc
Target
Sleep
Hills Bank and Trust Co
Aerotek
REM Iowa
Corridor Careers
Iowa City Community School District
Steak ’N Shake
Mass Markets
Iowa Valley Habitat For Humanity
Discount Tire
Durham School Services
Iowa Workforce Development
Kelly Services
Remedy
Intelligent
Robert Hall
Olive Garden
Iowa Department of Transportation
the Arc of Southeast Iowa
Pearson
Successful Living
Abbe
Stefanie Bowers
Stefanie-Bowers
Iowa-City.org
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