Volunteers needed to prepare boxes this week, help with distribution
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Volunteers needed to prepare boxes this week, help with distribution
Famous for his cloud paintings, he moved indoors
Elizabeth Deam, Mya Gourley, McKenna Mann and Ruby Stuessel from Girl Scout Troop 1969 earned the award in late August for a community project benefiting the Animal Welfare Friends in Monticello.
Join Jackson County Conservation naturalist Tony Vorwald on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. to help rehabilitate the “Shooting star Knoll” at Prairie Creek Recreation Area in Maquoketa.
The Iowa City Fire Department launched the Navigator Assistance Program in late September and has already had two referrals to the county’s social services navigator.
Despite the challenges, CEO Bob Carlson said the YMCA is “doing fine operationally.” It’s working on rebuilding its membership, trimming expenses and raising funds to cover scholarships for people, especially youths, who cannot afford memberships. The opening of a new facility in Marion, in partnership with the city, has helped bring an influx of cash.
Iowa’s elected leaders mostly struck hopeful tones, while not favoring either John Deere or its striking workers, when commenting on the ongoing labor dispute Monday.
In June, USDA announced $700 million in aid to biofuel producers as part of the USDA Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative with indications it would be available within 60 days.
Despite widespread rain across Iowa, farmers had nearly five days of suitable weather to continue their corn and soybean harvests as well as fall tillage and fertilizer application.
About 65 percent of Guard members have received at least one shot
This year’s season will be the last at the Fillmore Building
21-year-old Iowa City man pleads to lesser charges in Christmas 2019 fatal shooting of man who pistol-whipped his father. Milton McAbee faces up to 20 years. His brother, also charged in the case, remains set for trial Nov. 2.
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