The rugs were created by artisans in Pakistan, most of whom are women who are paid a living wage to knot heirloom quality rugs on looms set in their homes, giving them financial freedom.
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The rugs were created by artisans in Pakistan, most of whom are women who are paid a living wage to knot heirloom quality rugs on looms set in their homes, giving them financial freedom.
Iowa City is among the 25 best places for families to live in the United States, according to an inaugural list launched by Fortune Well at the end of September. Iowa City ranked No. 18.
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The refugee resettlement organization has partnered with the furniture rescue non-profit to better serve the community after welcoming a large influx of Afghans refugees.
St. Andrew Lutheran Church has harvested more than 5,000 pounds of tomatoes for those in need.
Women Lead Change has announced four honorees for the 2022 Iowa Women of Achievement Awards recognizing the contributions of Iowa historical women. This year’s honorees are Mary J. Whitely Coggeshall, Dr. Christine Grant, Maria “Running Moccasins” Pearson and LaMetta Wynn.
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The county received multiple awards this past week
Following years of atypical student experiences characterized by separate and dispersed learning environments connected via screens, Kirkwood Community College last week celebrated the completion of its new on-campus $34 million student center aimed at connection and collaboration.
Domestic Violence Intervention Program, based out of Iowa City, has announced events for the month of October, which is national Domestic Violence Awareness month.
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“I consider myself a Latino who wants to help Latinos,” said Monica Vallejo, who’s been instrumental in starting programs such as Festival Latino, which takes place Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at McGrath Amphitheatre for the 11th year.
Ensemble will tour Eastern Iowa with new folk music program.
Local astronomy club seeing increased membership and attendance at public events
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