Archive - Sep 2009

OXFORD — The Sept. 8 school board election, combined with resignations, has changed the look of the Clear Creek Amana (CCA) School Board.
Board president Dan Schaapveld (at-large director) decided not to seek re-election, while Kathy Zimmerman (director district No. 2) was defeated at the polls. Matthew Croco (director district No. 4) resigned in July after moving out of the district, leaving an open seat.
In their places came Eileen Schmidt, who beat Zimmerman; Aimee Pitlick (at-large); and write-in candidate Mick Kahler, who pursued Croco’s vacancy.

OXFORD — Each year, school districts are required by the Department of Education to submit a progress report covering such topics as student achievement, enrollment, and finances.
Clear Creek Amana (CCA) Superintendent Dr. Paula Vincent gave a greatly condensed version of selected highlights during the Sept. 16 school board meeting. Vincent noted the State of Iowa would review the full report, and make recommendations for any deficiencies with a timeline for improvements if warranted.

IOWA CITY– The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office has received a complaint from a citizen reporting that an organization is calling residents telling them that they are selling magazine subscriptions as a fundraiser for the Johnson County Police. They might say the fundraiser is to try and raise funds for bulletproof vests for the local agencies.

NORTH LIBERTY – In an effort to foster the city’s growing business community, North Liberty Development, a not-for-profit group of business owners and advocates, is hosting a business mixer. The event will take place over breakfast on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 7:30-9 a.m., at Ms. Susan’s Catering and Reception Hall, 1215 Jordan St. in North Liberty.
At the event, local business people and city leaders will have the opportunity to mingle, network and meet one-on-one in a relaxed setting. The group asks that attendees consider a small monetary donation to help defray the event’s costs.

NORTH LIBERTY– The North Liberty First United Methodist Church will be hosting the 3 Hours to Make A Difference service project on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. -4 p.m. Work teams from the First United Methodist Church will be fanning out all over North Liberty performing community service in three hour shifts. Service projects will include yard work, winter weatherization of homes, small construction jobs, and many other projects at no cost, to improve the lives of the North Liberty community.