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May 26th

Walkin'

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/26/2009 - 11:00pm

“If you can’t say something nice about someone, don’t say anything at all,” is instruction I received from my mother early and often as a primer to righteous, Christian living.
If you weren’t sure whether something was “nice” or not, then you applied a simple test: “If you’re embarrassed to say something to somebody’s face then it must not be very nice.”
The Solon school board appears to have adopted a completely different and opposite operating procedure: If we can’t say something nice then let’s go into closed session and say it behind their backs.


5-27 classifieds

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/26/2009 - 11:00pm

HELP WANTED

MercyCare Community Physicians, Inc. is an organization that is committed to providing high quality, compassionate healthcare and friendly, exceptional service. We are currently looking for energetic and outgoing people to fill our opening listed below:
Patient Service Coordinator


May 4th

Tradition meets technology

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 11:00pm

IOWA CITY– Since 1981, Foraker Vacuum and Sewing, Inc., has been offering customers the benefits of extensive industry knowledge combined with a personal approach.
“In tough times like these, people look for that even more,” said owner Paul Curtis.


Liberty Centre Blues and BBQ May 24

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 11:00pm

NORTH LIBERTY – It’s one day, one party, one cool time.
On Sunday, May 24, join the fun at this free family event for the entire community. Liberty Centre Blues & Barbecue, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., will take place rain or shine.
The free music by area bands kicks off at noon with acts such as Wise Fools, headed up by bassist Ben Soltau, and legendary blues musician Kevin “B.F.” Burt. Heating up the stage later in the evening is Bob Dorr and the Blue Band.


Community Stories May 16 Open House spotlights communities

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 11:00pm

CORALVILLE–What stories do you have, just waiting to be told?
Johnson County has many, and for the past few months, people throughout the county have gone in search of them. They opened their scrapbooks, rummaged through old papers, and hunted in the archives to put together accounts of times gone by as well as the present. The result is the Community Stories Project—a permanent museum exhibit showcasing the cities, towns and villages that make Johnson County special.
The exhibit is a collaborative effort between the historical society and people from each community.


NL First United Methodist Church fundraiser to battle poverty in America

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 11:00pm

NORTH LIBERTY– The First United Methodist Church in North Liberty is holding a fundraiser to beat hunger, poverty, and isolation in eastern Kentucky.
After watching a television special about the hidden hunger in America, church members contacted Homecoming Church in Inez, Ky. – the main distribution center for Kentucky's poorest citizens – to help unemployed parents and their children who are struggling to survive.
The church will begin collecting clothes, food, personal items and money. Our goal is to collect enough for a hundred $10 Wal-mart gift cards to distribute to these folks.


Auxiliary poppy distribution May 15-16

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 11:00pm

NORTH LIBERTY— Auxiliary members of Unit 1976 in North Liberty understand the sacrifice our Armed Forces have made to preserve freedom. To honor past and current American service members, these members will wear a red memorial poppy as a sign of their appreciation on Memorial Day weekend. They will also be distributing two sizes of poppies May 15-16. Poppies will also be available at the NL American Legion.
The American Legion Auxiliary memorial poppy is a symbol of the price of war and the sacrifice of millions.


Penn PTO Vendor Event on Tuesday, May 12

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 11:00pm

NORTH LIBERTY– Please stop by Penn Elementary on Tuesday, May 12 from 4-8 p.m. for the Penn PTO Vendor Event.
Many of your favorite home-based businesses will gather together to raise money for the Penn PTO. Vendors include: Scentsy, Tastefully Simple, Lia Sophia, Creative Memories, AVON, BAM Productions, Discovery Toys, Usborne Books, BeautiControl, Full Circle, Partylite, Tiffy's Treasures, Weeping Water Jewelry, Deb's Beads Designs and Toadily Handmade!


Final spring football preview

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 11:00pm

IOWA CITY– The linebacking corps could be the most talented and deepest position for the Hawkeyes.
You have two All Big Ten candidates back for their senior year with A.J. Edds (6-4, 244) and Pat Angerer (6-1, 235) leading the way.
A.J. has been a starter since his freshman year. He was an honorable mention All-Big Ten choice last year and has 25 straight starts.
A.J. has missed spring ball because of injury so sophomore Tyler Nielson (6-4, 232) and junior Troy Johnson (6-2, 235) have been getting some snaps.


Food for Thought

Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 11:00pm

I look out of my window and see one of the more glorious signs of spring: my magnolia tree in full bud, just ready to bloom. It has been close to 30 years since we planted the magnolia. We planted it in a poorly thought-out location, as it is visible from only one window (what was once a bedroom and is now a study), and the soil was poor in that part of the yard, so it took many years to become established and flourish.