Halloween Costume Memories and CFJC Grants Open Online
Readers are invited to share Halloween costume memories. The Community Foundation of Johnson County opens grant applications for 2010 with online submission now available. Nonprofits must attach budgets and financial data. contact Mike Stoffregen at (319) 337-0483 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Community Foundation of
Johnson County
CFJC
Communityfoundation
Johnsoncounty.org
Mike Stoffregen
Coe College Hostes Four Part Forum on Financial Crisis
Cedar Rapids Coe College presents Thursday Forum with Rick Eichhorn focusing on A Tempestuous Season The 2008 Financial Crisis and its Aftermath Sessions run Oct 8 15 and 22 at Kesler Lecture Hall Hickok Hall campus Coffee pastries 845 915 a.m. 11 30 a.m. Open to all adults Registration on site Cost 30 for four parts or 10 per week Contact (319) 399 8561.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe College
Rick Eichhorn
Kesler
Hickok Hall
Coe
Coralville author to discuss cyberbullying at library
Coralville Public Library will host local author Dori Hillestad Butler at 2:30 p.m. Thursday to discuss her books including The Truth about Truman School and Tank Talbott's Guide to Girls. A following discussion will address cyberbullying for 5th and 6th graders. For more info call 319-248-1850.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dori Hillestad Butler
Truman School
Tank Talbott
Coralville Public Library
Fifth St
CoralvillePublicLibrary.org
Hoover National Site Visitor Center to Close for Carpet Install
The Visitor Center at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site will close Thursday and Friday for new carpet installation and reopen Saturday. Grounds and historic buildings remain accessible. The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum will stay open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
Herbert Hoover
Community forms nonprofit to save Castle Theatre in Manchester
The Friends of Castle Theatre, led by Al Remling, bought the historic 74 year old venue from Fridley Theatres and aim to reopen October 23 with night shows at 7. Volunteers staff the theater, fees and donations raise a $30,000 goal, and two part time managers will run daily operations as the town preserves its cinema heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angela Holmes
Anchester
Manchester
Castle Theatre
Fridley Theatres of
Des Moines
Friends of Castle Theatre
Spic and
Span
al Remling
Remling
Vinton
Sumner
Charles City
Grundy Center
Manchester Area
Friends
Klaus
Chamber
Tim Tutton
Plaza Theater
Angie
Holmes
Gazcomm.com
Jack Klaus
Shirley Temple
Tutton
Solon Library Showcases Burt Munro Motorcycle Heritage
The Solon Public Library unveils a window display titled One Good Run featuring antique motorcycle parts and Harley Davidson memorabilia dedicated to Burt Munro. The exhibit, lent by local enthusiasts, highlights Munro’s 1967 Bonneville record and his life inspiring The World’s Fastest Indian, with items from Duffey's Cycles and local collectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SOLON
Solon Public Library
Burt Munro
New Zealand
Munro
America
Bonneville Salt Flats
Utah
Anthony Hopkins
Harley Davidson
Roger Duffey
Don “Fox” Brown
Toni Russo
Hawkeye Downs
Russo
Bonneville
Iowa
Bill Munro
Also Mentioned on This Page
Features
Gazettecommunications.com
the Gazette
Third Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Coralville
West Branch
Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce
Bev
Ieminas Movie Theater
Liz Martin
Castle
Solon Library
Fey
Duffey’s Cycles
Harley-Davidson
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!