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November 12th

More data, more questions

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/12/2012 - 11:28am
By
Chris Umscheid

OXFORD– They know how many kids are in seats now, and where those seats are. What they don’t know is how many more are coming, or when.
The Clear Creek Amana (CCA) Facilities Committee held their second meeting Monday, Nov. 12, at Clear Creek Elementary in Oxford, a school recently closed to open enrollment and the second in the district to do so due to lack of space. Committee Co-Chairs Malinda Lamb and Laura Kay Sheely distributed a revised proposed timeline, including data through the month of November.


November 7th

Just out of reach

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 12:00am

IOWA CITY– Blame it on the full moon. Blame it on bad luck and/or lucky breaks.
It boils down to fundamentals.
The Prairie Hawks of Cedar Rapids Prairie had them down pat Monday night as they rolled onto Trojan Field for a rematch in a Class 4A second round playoff game. West defeated Prairie 58-27 in the regular season and was ranked No. 2 in the state with a 10-0 record vs. Prairie’s 7-3. Under a full moon and with the end of the season, or advancing one step closer to the UNI Dome on the line, the Prairie Hawks apparently forgot they were supposed to lose.


CCA sends three to state cross country meet Oct. 27

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 12:00am

FORT DODGE– Three cross country runners from Clear Creek Amana participated in the 2012 Iowa High School Cross Country Championships Oct. 27.
The only female running for CCA in Class 3A was Madelaine Hinsley. Hinsley finished 47th overall in the competition, with a time of 15:56.
CCA sent two men to represent them in Fort Dodge, including Ben Alcorn, who finished in 40th place with a time of 16:59.04; and Jack Murray, who finished in 108th place with a time of 18:16.74.


Vote now for three NL entrepreneurs competing for $15,000 in cash prizes

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 12:00am

NORTH LIBERTY– Three North Liberty entrepreneurs are competing for votes and ultimately $15,000 in the Creative Corridor Dream Big business idea contest going on now. This contest is heating up with 33 early-stage entrepreneurs competing from around the greater Iowa City/Cedar Rapids region.


SHARE taking orders for Christmas dinner packages through Nov. 30

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 12:00am

NORTH LIBERTY– North Liberty SHARE is now taking Christmas Dinner orders. Buy a holiday dinner for someone special and buy one for another family. This dinner contains all the fixings for a family of six, featuring a 6 lb. boneless honey ham, pineapple tidbits, potatoes, gravy, corn and macaroni and cheese. A fresh produce assortment will include broccoli, celery, carrots, apples and oranges (produce selection may vary). A delicious apple pie will be included, for a complete wholesome meal for $30.


Free community Thanksgiving dinner at South Slope Nov. 22

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 12:00am

NORTH LIBERTY– Several local community members and businesses have come together to sponsor a free Thanksgiving dinner this year for residents of North Liberty.
On Thanksgiving Day from noon until 4 p.m., a full Thanksgiving meal will be available for those in need at the South Slope Community Center in North Liberty.


Blood drive to be held Nov. 17 at NL’s First United Methodist Church

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 12:00am

NORTH LIBERTY– The North Liberty First United Methodist Church, in conjunction with the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center, will host a community blood drive from 8:30 until 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, at the church fellowship hall, located at 85 N. Jones Blvd. in North Liberty.
To donate or for more information about donation, please contact Laura Bibby at 319-626-3862 or email her at dbibby6347@aol.com. Walk-ins are welcome. Make sure to bring a photo ID and eat a good breakfast within two hours of donating.


Oxford Methodist Church to host supper, auction Nov. 17

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 12:00am

OXFORD– The Oxford United Methodist Church will host a church supper and auction Saturday, Nov. 17, serving from 4-6:30 p.m.
Amana ham, baked potato, church made noodles, vegetables, salads, dessert and beverage will be on the menu for $8.50. The auction begins at 6:45 p.m.
Oxford United Methodist Church is located at 202 E. Main St., Oxford.


Free Veterans Day dinner Nov. 13

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 12:00am

NORTH LIBERTY– The North Liberty American Legion Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring a free Veterans Day dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 13 (so as not to conflict with the USO observance at Riverside Nov. 11). The event will be held at the South Slope Conference Center, Mehaffey Bridge Road, North Liberty.


Girl Scouts host card-making class Nov. 11 at NL Community Center

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 12:00am

NORTH LIBERTY– Get into the mood for the holidays and sign up now for a greeting card making class at the North Liberty Community Center. Spend an afternoon stamping with your friends and members of North Liberty Girl Scout Troop 1322. The class will be held Sunday, Nov. 11, from 1 until 4 p.m. in Gerdin Room 3 at the North Liberty Community Center, 520 W. Cherry St. Registration and prepayment of $25 is required.