Marion Festival Origins Quiz Sparked by War or Tribe
The Gazette On the Street column surveys Marion residents about the Swamp Fox Festival name. Quotes show mixed theories including a war hero founder, Native American tribes, or military ties. The discussion highlights community curiosity and local lore in Eastern Iowa.
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Jeff Young
Jake Vial
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Marion Heritage Center
Francis Marion
Plant care basics for indoor greenery and budget tips
Practical guide on selecting healthy houseplants, matching light needs, watering, soil, and potting tips. Advice covers neglect tolerant options, winter transport, indoor to outdoor transition, fertilizing with Miracle-Gro, repot timing, and typical price ranges from starter plants to rare specimens. Includes sourcing credits and design notes.
Cosby Invests in Education Through Little Bill Return
Bill Cosby backs education efforts as his animated series Little Bill returns to Noggin on cable, after earlier airing on Nick Jr. He laments high school dropout rates, saying some cities show 55 to 75 percent in danger of losing minds as well as behinds.
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Lauren hosts 40th anniversary show in Central Park tents
Ralph Lauren presented and celebrated his 40th anniversary collection in New York. He walked the runway outside the Conservatory Gardens in Central Park to Frank Sinatra. A-LIST guests including Sarah Jessica Parker Martha Stewart Diane Sawyer and Barbara Walters applauded. Donna Karan Carolina Herrera Diane von Furstenberg and Vera Wang attended.
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Keillor Returns to Lake Wobegon With Pontoon Novel
Garrison Keillor discusses Pontoon, a 248 page Lake Wobegon return, saying the book was easy to write as he nears retirement. He plans a series of short novels and begins a new Prairie Home Companion season this week.
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