Ragweed Pollinates Vastly Spreading Hay Fever
The article notes that wind blown ragweed pollen travels miles, with Eastern and Western ragweed thriving in cities and farms respectively. It explains that wind pollination causes hay fever, while goldenrod, though blooming at the same time, does not release pollen into the air.
Meet the Chief at Iowa City Public Library
The University of Iowa Student Government and AARP Johnson County co sponsor a town meeting with Samu el Hargadine Iowa City's new chief of police. Meet the Chief starts at 7 p.m. at 123 S Linn St. The session invites New and longtime residents to share views.
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AARP
Johnson County
Samuel Hargadine
Iowa City
Iowa City Public Library
S. Linn St
Hargadine
Johnson County Aarp
Mark Kresowik
Light the Night Walk Highlights Young Cancer Fighters
In Iowa City Olivia Kellicut, 6, and Cedar Rapids’ Doug Ruley, 7, are honored heroes in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society fundraiser. Olivia has acute myeloid lymphoma with two relapses and a bone marrow transplant from her father, while Doug battles acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Proceeds aid research and honor patients lost to blood cancers.
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the Gazette
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Roberta Ogden
Iowa City
Olivia
David Kellicot
Ogden
Ann Conkin
Doug
Ruth Ruley
Cedar Rapids
Doug Ruley
Corridor Light the Night Walk Fundraiser at UIowa
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society sponsors a two mile fundraising walk in Iowa City titled Corridor Light the Night Walk. Activities begin at 5 30 p m with the walk starting at 7 30 p m on Saturday at the University of Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame Roy G Karro Building 2425 Prairie Meadow Dr Call 319 339 0072 or visit lighttheNight org for details.
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Iowa City
Lightthenight.org
National panel to meet in Iowa City on transportation policy
Up to 40 city leaders from across the country will gather in Iowa City for three days starting Oct 22 to craft ideas on sustaining transportation systems in the United States. The National League of Cities steering committee will examine replacing gas tax revenue, new funding options, and keeping freight moving nationaly amid changing vehicle trends.
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League
Teen Band Challenge Raises Funds for North Liberty Pantry
The North Liberty Community Food Pantry hosts a benefit band challenge at Old Town Park Gazebo from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Four local bands perform while spectators vote with donations and items for points, with proceeds aiding the pantry.
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North Liberty Community Food Pantry
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