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News from August 2021

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Mount Vernon stagnates at one in week ending Aug. 28

By Cedar Rapids Today | Aug 31, 2021

There were no new teachers in Mount Vernon who signed the pledge in week ending Aug. 28, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Robert B. Walker II donates $50 to Ashley Hinson Arenholz's campaign committee in June

By Cedar Rapids Today | Aug 30, 2021

Robert B. Walker II donated $50 to Ashley Hinson Arenholz during June.

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Rob Brenneman donates $1,000 to Ashley Hinson Arenholz's campaign committee in June

By Cedar Rapids Today | Aug 30, 2021

Rob Brenneman donated $1,000 to Ashley Hinson Arenholz during June.

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Rick L. Bryant donates $70 to Ashley Hinson Arenholz's campaign committee in June

By Cedar Rapids Today | Aug 30, 2021

Rick L. Bryant donated $70 to Ashley Hinson Arenholz during June.

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Richard K. Lee donates $25 to Ashley Hinson Arenholz's campaign committee in June

By Cedar Rapids Today | Aug 30, 2021

Richard K. Lee donated $25 to Ashley Hinson Arenholz during June.

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Richard L. Huffstutler donates $35 to Ashley Hinson Arenholz's campaign committee in June

By Cedar Rapids Today | Aug 30, 2021

Richard L. Huffstutler donated $35 to Ashley Hinson Arenholz during June.

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Richard Spencer donates $7,100 to Ashley Hinson Arenholz's campaign committee in June

By Cedar Rapids Today | Aug 30, 2021

Richard Spencer donated $7,100 to Ashley Hinson Arenholz during June.

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Richard Delfs donates $100 to Ashley Hinson Arenholz's campaign committee in June

By Cedar Rapids Today | Aug 30, 2021

Richard Delfs donated $100 to Ashley Hinson Arenholz during June.

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Richard Woods donates $50 to Ashley Hinson Arenholz's campaign committee in June

By Cedar Rapids Today | Aug 30, 2021

Richard Woods donated $50 to Ashley Hinson Arenholz during June.

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No new teachers in Kalona sign pledge in week ending Aug. 28 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Cedar Rapids Today | Aug 30, 2021

There were no new teachers in Kalona who signed the pledge in week ending Aug. 28, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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Upgrades Coming to Hanna Park

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2021

A new regulation basketball court is being installed on one of the new asphalt pads.

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National Small Business Week Virtual Summit on Sep 13

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2021

Join the Small Business Administration September 13 – September 15, 2021, for the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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In-person Thursday Forum lectures return for the 2021-2022 year

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2021

Thursday Forum 2021-2022Coe College is pleased to announce the 2021-2022 Thursday Forum lecture schedule.

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Public Invited to ReLeaf Update and Tree Care Workshop Series

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2021

Tree care workshops for homeowners will follow on August 30, 31 and September 16.

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Farmers Market on September 4

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2021

Stroll through downtown Kalona enjoying live music and local foods!

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Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market on September 4

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2021

The Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market, presented by Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, has become one of the largest open-air markets in the Midwest.

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Kohawk Rachael Murtaugh leads post-derecho Cedar Rapids reforestation efforts

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2021

Rachael Murtaugh “With time, I’ve gotten used to what we see until I go to a city that wasn’t affected and has all their trees.

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Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory Lifted

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2021

The City of Cedar Rapids is lifting the precautionary water advisory for all customers in the NE quadrant previously affected.

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Friends of the Marion Public Library Book Sale at the Market on Sep 04

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2021

Come for the produce and baked goods, leave with books for the whole family!

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Iowa to Transition to 10-Digit Telephone Dialing for Local Calls

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2021

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will transition to a three-digit dialing code (988) for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on July 16, 2022.