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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 2005
Page
9
The Cedar Rapids school board opens a monthslong review of graduation standards with high school principals presenting input at a work session. A vote on raising requirements is anticipated after multiple meetings with educators, parents, and the community. The session occurs 7 p.m. at 346 Second Ave. SW and is televised on cable channels 17 and 13.
A University of Iowa team from Tippie College of Business and Carver College of Medicine secured a $1.1 million five year Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to grow the Iowa Electronic Markets forecast of flu outbreaks. Professor Forrest Nelson said the project will broaden the market nationwide targeting influenza strains across the United States.
The weekend rain shifts to ongoing cool wet weather this week with a possible frost late week. The National Weather Service notes a hard freeze is unlikely. Cedar Rapids total rain near 1.87 inches on Saturday versus 6 p.m. official 6.02 inches at The Eastern Iowa Airport. Iowa City recorded 0.01 inch, Cedar Rapids 0.03 inch.
Vicky Sheldon known as Earth Mother for her sustainable life showcases Navajo-Churro and Corriedale sheep wool Great Pyrenees hair dyed yarns and garden produce. The Fiber Arts Fair at Vic's Cottage 3306 Jamestown Ave features spinning weaving dyeing demonstrations and other artists through Oct 9 with her garage converted into a crafts showcase.
The Fiber Arts Fair runs free from 10 a.m. to sunset on Saturdays through Oct 1 with demonstrations Oct 8 and 9 at Hansen's Garden Market, 3306 Jamestown Ave Highway 150 near Marion and Springville. Call (319) 448-4235 for details.
Pat Shey 46 of 501 Knollwood Dr SE seeks Cedar Rapids at large council seat. He promotes a fresh perspective, extensive public service, and open dialogue with residents, aiming to expand manufacturing jobs, extend Highway 100, and improve downtown vitality while managing traffic and deer populations.
Motorloway, a 10th annual 1000 mile classic car trek, begins Saturday in Cedar Rapids with 25 year old cars. Organizers expect 250 drivers and co-drivers, a public outdoor Grease showing, and a drive-in movie broadcast on car radios. Residents welcome volunteers, vendors, and car clubs to the event.
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