Community events roundup across Cedar Rapids area
A compilation of local fundraisers, dinners, sales, club meetings, and church activities in Cedar Rapids and nearby towns. Highlights include a Cowboy Breakfast at City Park, a Spaghetti Dinner at Embassy Club, Czech Goulash Day at St. Wenceslaus, and various religious and community group gatherings with dates, times, venues, and admission details.
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Cedar Rapids
Asbury United Methodist Church
27Th Ave
Keota
County Line Mart
Farmers Savings Bank
Keota Eagle Foods
Timeless Charm Gifts
Marion
Weakland Lane
Soroptimists International
Barb
Lori
Joan
St. Joseph’s Church Hall
14Th St
Teresa
Ruth
Bethany Lutheran Church
Forest Dr. SE
Phil
Linda
Harold
Peace Christian Church
C Ave
Lukan praised for service and community ties in letters
Letters to the editor from James and Cindy Roberts and others endorse Steve Lukan for re election to Iowa House District 32. They commend his district work, education funding efforts, deer policy discussions, and hands on rural service with family business and volunteer firefighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Lukan
Steve
Holy Cross
Des Moines
James
Cindy Roberts
Iowa
Lukan
Martin Ahrndt
Monticello
House of Representatives
Izaak Walton League
Dawn Pettengill Seeks State House Seat 39 in Iowa
A reader endorses Dawn Pettengill for State House District 39 citing four years at Principal Financial Group, dedication to constituents, integrity, and campaign experiences. The letter urges support and provides submission details for The Gazette letters to the editor.
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Dawn Pettengill
Principal Financial Group
Dawn
Individu
Local recruits and air force officer honored in brief
Army Pvt. Michael Smith graduated from basic training at Fort Knox Kentucky. He is the son of Carol and Curtis Smith of Maquoketa. Air Force Maj. Mike Oberbroeckling was named En Route Field Grade Officer of the Year for the 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force. He is the son of Tom and Joanne Oberbroeckling of Dyersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Michael Smith
Fort Knox, Ky
Carol and
Curtis Smith
Maquoketa
Air Force
Mike
Oberbroeckling
15Th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force
He Is
the Son
Tom and
Joanne Oberbroeckling
Dyersville
Knights of Columbus Launch Tootsie Roll Drive
In Cedar Rapids five Knights of Columbus Councils begin their annual Tootsie Roll Drive from Thursday to Saturday at local businesses. Funds stay in Iowa to aid Discovery Living and Special Olympics. Ninety percent of proceeds support Discovery Living, offering residential housing and supported living services.
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Cedar Rapids
Knights of Columbus
Iowa
Discovery Living
Special Olympics
Chili Dog Event Brings Families Together in Iowa City
Chili cook Chuck Polfliet, 35, touts secret blend as MPGN II affected families unite at the festival. Zoe Mendez, 13, of Chicago, speaks on Kidneeds support and friendship, while researchers meet in Boston after a $50,000 conference funded by a New York family. University of Iowa professor Greg Hageman notes ongoing research.
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Selves
Chuck Polfliet
Iowa City
Polfliet
Zoe Mendez
Chicago
Mendez
Zoe
North Dakota
Lanning
New York
Boston
University of Iowa
Greg Hageman
Kids Football Skills Fundraiser at University of Iowa
A Saturday fundraiser for children in grades 1 to 8 runs 9 am to noon at the University of Iowa Practice Bubble in Iowa City. Participants compete in kicking, punting, and passing for trophies and prizes. Registration is $5 at the door with proceeds benefiting Kidneeds.
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University of Iowa
Iowa City
Toyota of
Medicine
Local fundraisers support developmentally disabled group
The drive raises funds for Discovery Living and Iowa Special Olympics. Ten percent goes to the state program. Last year receipts totaled $39,998.83 for Discovery Living and $4,444.31 for Iowa Special Olympics from the local campaign.
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Iowa
Fall Sharathon Set by KWOF Stations in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo
Christian radio KWOF announces a Fall Sharathon from today through September 23 at Cedar Rapids studios 1957 Blairs Ferry Rd NE and Waterloo HQ 3232 Osage Rd. Volunteers take pledges by phone or in person. online gifts also accepted. KWOF broadcasts Christian Hit on 89.1 FM Cedar Rapids and 850 AM Waterloo with online access at kwof.com.
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Cedar Rapids
Kwof Radio
Blairs Ferry Rd
Waterloo
Osage Rd
Kwof.com
KWOF
Independence
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Brandon
County Home Road Band
Community Center Fund
Embassy Club
el Kabir Shrine
van Horne
Immaculate Conception
Fourth Ave
First Ave
Ann Page
St. Wenceslaus
Fifth St
St. Patrick’s
Law
Rence Community Center
E. Main St
Manchester
St. Mary’s
Jim Busta
Independence — Wapsipinicon
The
Buchanan County Historical Society
Arts On Manifest
Third Ave. SE
Hope Lutheran Church
Bowling St
Cedar Valley
Embroiderer’s Guild of America Inc
Christ Episcopal Church
40Th St
Elegance
Woman’s Club
Mount Vernon Rd
Kimberli Lamb
Cedar Rapids — Family Home Child Care Association
Bonanza
16Th Ave
Mike Wallerstedt
Cedar Rapids Police Department
Metro Buffet
38Rd Ave
Moose Lodge
West Post Rd
Collins Road
Town Rd
Community
P.O
Gazettecommunications.com
Gazette
Loras College
Dubuque
Delaware
Statehouse
Community Forum
Jason Gaul
New Vienna
Pettengill
the Gazette
Gazettecommunications. Com
Hageman
Jenna Smith
Jenna
Mark
Quiner
Ns.com
Christian
Fall Sharathon
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