I'm starting to realize that my life direction is more about my choices and is not the result of chance or luck. In addition, it is not based upon what other people think you should do to shape your life unless you give them the power to dictate your ...
In the wake of President Barack Obama's historic victory, a host of animosity by various circles was poised to greet him and his elated supporters. By 11 pm, after the final results were in, everywhere from cyberspace to the local Wal-Mart was filled ...
Two years ago, just eight classes made up the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy (EAA) for students in grades K-12. But today, the non-profit after school program includes a variety of classes in writing, art, instrumental and choral music, dance and ...
On the bus ride to row in a regatta during Carrie MacDonald’s freshman year at the University of Iowa, a teammate sitting next to her announced the school was holding open try-outs for perspective “Herkys”— the University of Iowa mascot. At that moment, ...
Hundreds of parents, students and community members toured Taylor Elementary School this evening during its first open house since it flooded in June 2008. Last year, the school was flooded with three feet of water. The first floor was declared a ...
The 24th annual Alliant Energy Fifth Season race was first in the lineup for today’s Freedom Festival activities. The event included an 8K run, 5K Run/Walk, Youth Mile Run and a Kids’ Run, which took place in downtown Cedar Rapids on May’s Island. The ...
The City of Cedar Rapids launched a Web page for public feedback today, inviting residents to comment and give input on its facilities, parks and recreation areas. The site provides information about three City open houses to obtain feedback on ...
Click here for more pictures When the idea for a run through the flood zones of Cedar Rapids was presented, Run the Flood facilitators were told they’d be lucky if they had 200 participants. But much to their surprise, about 2,000 runners and walkers ...
Grant Wood Influence at Iowa Arts Festival. Click on the picture for Iowa Arts pictures. The 37th annual Grant Wood Art Festival will be held Sunday, June 14 in Anamosa to celebrate Wood’s legacy and Iowa heritage. Anamosa’s Fountain Park and the ...
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