Fiddler's Picnic Showcases Local Music Traditions
The 32nd annual Fiddler's Picnic at Johnson County Fairgrounds drew more than 700 expected attendees. Musicians from Iowa City and surrounding areas performed bluegrass, old-time, Celtic and country melodies while workshops taught fiddles banjos guitars and mandolins. Coordinators stressed informal jam session roots and friendly participation.
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Area students win designs in 17th Design-a-Decal program
Five area students were chosen as winners in the 17th annual Design-a-Decal program by the Iowa State Education Association and Art Educators of Iowa. Winners include Colleen Tow and Laurel Wilhelm of Benton Middle, Michelle Fischer and Shelby Serbousek of Benton High, and Taysha Archer of Van Buren Elementary. Cedar Rapids teacher Gloria Zmolek earned a Fulbright Memorial Fund placement to Japan for 2024.
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Laurel Wilhelm
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Gloria Zmolek
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Fulbright Memorial Fund
Center Point-Urbana to reconsider construction bids
Center Point-Urbana school board will reexamine bids for elementary and middle school additions after Westra Construction's low bid of 1 554 955 in nine offers. The project, funded by 1 398 million in bonds and a 946 000 Vision Iowa grant, adds eight classrooms in Center Point and two in Urbana.
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Cedar Rapids school board weighs busing policy and costs
Cedar Rapids regents consider changing transport policy to charge bus fees when safety issues exist. PTA Safety Committee notes other districts avoid fees. current fees are 407 dollars for first child and half for the second. Board set for 7:30 p.m. in Educational Service Center.
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Des Moines
Randy Bachman
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Volunteer Opportunities in Linn County Community
Volunteer alerts list positions with United Way LV East Central Iowa Kirkwood Community College Olivet Neighborhood Mission MidAmerica Housing Partnership and Meals on Wheels. Call numbers provided for Reading Tutors, clothes sorting, fence repair, RSVP matching, and meal delivery.
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