PeaceFest to Promote Peace in Iowa City Sunday
Community activists and students gather at University of Iowa Hubbard Park from noon to 8 pm for PeaceFest a free event featuring bands speeches films and activities for families. Organizer Brian Gryzlak aims to strengthen local anti war effort and plan a bus to Washington DC for the Sept 24 rally.
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University of Iowa
Hubbard Park
Skin Club
Colonial PA
Billy Hawke
the Hoax
Matthew Maybanks
Liberty Leg
Public Property
Iowa Memorial Union
Joshua Casteel
War Resisters League of
Iowa City
US Antiwar Committee
College Greens
Brian Gryzlak
Gryzlak
Washington, D.C
Washington
Peacefestiowa.org
Coralville Church launches youth Diversity University
The Coralville United Methodist Church invites children ages 5 to 10 to Diversity University on Mondays from 5 30 to 7 30 pm at 806 13th Ave. Each month features a new country idea or group with activities and dinner. Sessions meet monthly through May 2006 with registration at 319 351 2446.
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Coralville
Diversity University
Iowa City school board candidates push smaller classes
Candidates in a crowded race focus on enrollment growth and social needs. Toni Cilek calls for reducing class sizes and more one on one time to close the achievement gap. Rob Carson argues smaller classes help but warns of potential drawbacks.
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Zack Kucharski
The
Gazette
Iowa City
Iowa City School Board
Toni Cilek
Bristol Dr
Rob Carson
Chad Cr
Coralville
Voter Polling Hours Set for Four Iowa City Districts
Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Iowa City Clear Creek Amana Lone Tree and Solon districts. Carson proposed counseling or other options to boost individual attention at lower cost. He urged careful definition of goals with smaller class sizes. Liz Crooks urged expanding preschool programs to prepare students for learning.
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Iowa City
Clear Creek Amana
Lone Tree
Solon
Carson
Freshman Iowa students grab free pizza on campus
Mike Buntin and Bruce Bui, University of Iowa freshmen from Norwalk, were photographed eating pizza during a noon lunch break near campus in Iowa City. They came for a free meal advertised by a flyer but learned they must fill out a credit card application to receive the handout.
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Mike Buntin
Bruce Bui
University of Iowa
Norwalk
Izza
Iowa City
Buntin
Bui
Buli
Old Brick Fundraiser Set Tuesday in Iowa City
The 149 year old Old Brick in Iowa City, on the National Register, hosts an Old Brick Community Celebration starting at 7 30 p m with an invitation or donation entry. The event supports mortar and brick replacement and renovations by the Old Brick Foundation, with past work including air conditioning and a new auditorium floor.
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Iowa City
Old Brick
Old Brick Foundation
Red Cross biomedical committee member discusses blood supply and service
Nancylee Siebenmann of Cedar Rapids, on the national American Red Cross biomedical committee, explains that the organization supplies about half the nation’s blood and must maintain ongoing collections despite Katrina-like disruptions. She praises the mission and notes limited resources as a challenge.
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Red Cross
Biomedical
Florence Nightingale
Nancylee Siebenmann
Trail Ridge Rd
Cedar Rapids
National American Red Cross
Witwer Center Board
Health Resources
St. Luke’s Hospital
Duluth
John H
Lord
Monticello
Clara Barton
American Red Cross
America
Duane Crock
the Gazette
Witwer Center
Healthy Linn Care Network
Visiting Nurses Association
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Clark St
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Minnesota
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Ruedy
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Albert E. Cram
Aly, MD
American Board of Plastic Surgery
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