Mike Tickal, owner of Oak Leaf Comics & Collectibles in Mason City, believes reading is fundamental, and he makes it a priority to get kids reading every day by handling out free comics at various events to entice kid to read.
The Wonderful Westside Neighborhood Association will unite a community with many immigrants. “Our goal was to have neighborhood safety, celebrate diversity, and support new people coming to Iowa,” said Mohamed Joreya, the new group’s president.
This year’s event will feature a buffet of international dishes brought in from various local restaurants and catering services, and entertainment related to International Women’s Day.
This spring, the
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The KCRG-TV9 O’Reilly Auto Parts Rod & Custom Car Show is revving up for its 54th consecutive year.
Meena Ramadugu couldn’t wait to start volunteering as a teen
New program brings students in Coe’s social and criminal justice program and incarcerated students together to learn from each other.
Johnson County has been designated a HeartSafe Community as local partners continue informing residents how to effectively intervene if they witness someone in sudden cardiac arrest.
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House renovated by Marion, Linn-Mar high school students in partnership with the Marion Economic Development Corporation
The Iowa Bandmasters Association chose the Northwest Junior High 8th grade band to play at the association’s annual conference in May in Des Moines. Other Corridor schools picked to play at the conference are the 6th grade band at Boulder Peak Intermediate School in Marion and the Independence High School band.
The Cedar Rapids nonprofit was chosen as one of 5 organizations across the country to receive a total of $150,000.
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