Dry summer brings bumper bunny crop across Iowa
Residents report an abundance of cottontail rabbits after a dry spring and summer. Female rabbits birth in shallow nests near lawns or shrubs, hiding from predators. Thunderstorms harm young bunnies, but dry periods elevate populations. Garden fencing can deter rabbits. author is director at Indian Creek Nature Center Cedar Rapids.
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NTS marks 10th anniversary with Cedar Rapids picnic
The Neighborhood Transportation Service celebrates a decade of night and weekend bus service in Cedar Rapids with a community picnic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Redmond Park located at Third Avenue and 16th Street SE.
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Eagle Scout Stephen Nilsen to Receive Award
Stephen Nilsen of Robins son of Craig and Marcia Nilsen will receive the Eagle Scout honor in a Court of Honor at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids. The 18 year old Linn-Mar High School senior earned the Arrow of Light and 34 merit badges while serving as senior patrol leader and patrol leader in Troop 555. His Eagle project built a shelter bench at Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center with 21 helpers.
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Metro High senior drives youth activism and voting rights talk
Cedar Rapids Metro High School senior Jorel Robinson leads student lobbying on felon voting rights and extends community work as NAACP Youth Council president and Jane Boyd Community House volunteer. He aims for college and a teaching degree after graduation in 2006.
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Cedar Rapids School Board Candidate Profile
Age 43 Cedar Rapids resident and at large Cedar Rapids school board candidate. Senior mechanical engineer and manager at University of Iowa facilities management with degrees from UI and Northwestern. husband Eric and five children. Backs student achievement data driven growth, facility stewardship, and energy conservation with legislative outreach. Other candidate listed is Sharron L. McElmeel. Election Tuesday.
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Swamp Fox Festival Highlights Marion Public Library Centennial
Marion hosts the Swamp Fox festival Thursday through Sunday with events across downtown. The lineup features the Mayor's Golf Outing at Indian Creek, Art in the Pots auction, Funk 101 kickoff concert, a new Motorcycle Roundup and Rodeo, Old Settlers luncheon, a 5K, a parade, and concerts at City Square Park celebrating 100 years of the Marion Public Library.
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