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August 18th

Culver, Loebsack announce $6.7 million in disaster aid

Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/18/2009 - 11:00pm

DES MOINES– The Sutliff Bridge will be rebuilt.
Governor Chet Culver and Congressman Dave Loebsack today announced that more than $6.7 million in federal and state funds have been identified and are in final approval for disaster recovery efforts for the Cedar Rapids School District as well as the historic Sutliff Bridge in Johnson County.


August 17th

A celebration of community

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/17/2009 - 11:00pm

JOHNSON COUNTY– That a mere barn could inspire such awe, amazement and admiration would be hard for some to believe.
Until they see it for themselves.
“I’ve even had a couple people spontaneously weep,” said barn designer Dick Schwab.


JCHT seeks sponsors for annual fundraiser

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/17/2009 - 11:00pm

JOHNSON COUNTY– Support the Johnson County Heritage Trust (JCHT) by helping to sponsor the annual fundraiser, “Under a Cider Moon…A Celebration of Autumn,” to be held October 24, at 6 p.m. at Dick Schwab’s Celebration Barn, 2501 Sugar Bottom Road, Solon.
JCHT, founded in 1978, is a non-profit conservation land trust made up of local citizens committed to the conservation, restoration, preservation and enjoyment of locally significant natural areas.


Transit survey receives weak response

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/17/2009 - 11:00pm

NORTH LIBERTY– The North Liberty City Council has reviewed the official report on a transit survey conducted by the City of North Liberty.
City Planner Dean Wheatley told the group last Tuesday, Aug. 11 that both the meager return and the respondents’ answers did not point toward a need for increased public transit in North Liberty at this time.
“Normally, with this kind of free-form survey, you see proponents load up and push for what they want,” Wheatley said. “This survey pretty much represents our current ridership.”


Kiesel granted Quit Claim deed

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/17/2009 - 11:00pm

NORTH LIBERTY– The North Liberty City Council agreed to issue a Quit Claim deed to a local businessman last Tuesday, Aug. 11.
Bill Kiesel, owner and operator of MidAmerican Hobbies, sought a deed to a piece of property, less than 0.3 acres, adjacent to his current business property on 240th Street. According to Kiesel, the deed was part of a 2006 land agreement between himself and the city.


Girl Scouts recruiting new members at school events

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/17/2009 - 11:00pm

IOWA CITY– While many are gearing up for the new school year in Iowa City and the surrounding area, Girl Scouts also is gearing up for a new membership year and is inviting girls to join the organization.
Girl Scouts is the premier leadership development program for girls ages 5-17. Dues are only $1 a month, providing real value when other programs for girls cost much more.


Heart disease programs to be held Aug. 19

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/17/2009 - 11:00pm

IOWA CITY– The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Johnson County would like to announce that on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 6:30 p.m. there will be an educational program on heart disease. Our program is titled “Beyond Mental Health: Care for the Heart,” with Dr. Jess Fiedorowicz. Joining Fiedorowicz for this discussion will be Julie Voelker, a combined family practice/psychiatry resident. Heart disease is a leading cause of excess death for those with mental illness. This session will talk about measures that anyone can take to reduce their risk of heart disease.


Community Foundation to host grant writing workshop Aug. 25

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/17/2009 - 11:00pm

IOWA CITY– The Community Foundation of Johnson County (CFJC) will host a grant writing workshop for area nonprofit organizations on Tuesday, Aug. 25. The workshop will be held at the Sheraton Iowa City Hotel in downtown Iowa City. Registration will open at 8 a.m. with a continental breakfast. Registration for the workshop will begin at 8 a.m. with a continental breakfast. Lunch is on your own.


Dump-the-pump video contest through Sept. 18

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/17/2009 - 11:00pm

AMES – Be a star in the American Public Transit Association’s (APTA) video contest. The contest, a follow-up to Dump the Pump Day held June 18, will give transit riders a chance to tell the world why they choose public transit.


Mayor and council petitions now available

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/17/2009 - 11:00pm

NORTH LIBERTY— Current terms for North Liberty Councilors Gerry Kuhl and James Wozniak, as well as Mayor Tom Salm, will end Dec. 31, 2009. Therefore, elections will be held this Nov. 3 to fill vacancies for the two city councilors and mayor. Voters cast their vote for all council positions on the ballot, as the positions are at-large and non-partisan. Both councilors and mayor are elected for four-year terms. Those interested in running for office should file a petition with the city clerk. In order to qualify for candidacy, elected officers of the city must be residents of North Liberty.