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“Up ‘N Atom” Optimist Club releases events for February

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 12:00am

NORTH LIBERTY– The Optimist Club of North Liberty reminds members and guests of its upcoming calendar of events:
Feb. 9: Valentine’s party, 6:30 p.m., Brown Bottle.
Feb. 13: Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., Darlene Smith’s home.
Feb. 23: Regular Thursday dinner meeting, 6:30 p.m., Pizza Ranch. Speaker to be determined.


‘Home Sweet Home’ rural outreach concert to be Feb. 21

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 12:00am

CEDAR RAPIDS– Red Cedar Chamber Music “Home Sweet Home” rural outreach concert is scheduled Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Community Center, 1165 Taft Ave, Solon. Free. For information call Red Cedar at 319-377-8028 or visit www.redcedar.org.
Violist Lisa Ponton joins flutist Jan Boland and guitarist John Dowdall to perform trios by Mozart, Matiegka and Stephen Foster on 19th Century period instruments.


Can’t get past ‘em

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 12:00am

IOWA CITY– It was a wake-up call.
For the West High Trojans, Friday night’s battle against Cedar Rapids Jefferson was a reminder of how easily a game can slip away; and with the postseason looming, how quickly a season can end.
West was subdued early in the first period, scoring only six points in the quarter. The only consolation in the first stanza was that West tied the J-Hawks. Myzeah Batie-Gaddy put West on the scoreboard, but the Trojans soon found themselves running behind.


Third in a row for CCA

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 12:00am

TIFFIN– The Creek boys, under the leadership of coach Steve Ottoson, picked up their third win in a row Jan. 31, knocking off Independence, 58-29.
The Clippers picked-off Williamsburg on the road 60-51 the week before and got by Waterloo Columbus on Friday, Jan. 27, by a 61-54 margin.
Hosting Independence, the Clippers got off to a strong start and never looked back.


The little store with a big heart

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 12:00am

SHUEYVILLE— She calls it “the little store with a big heart.” Gail Boothe, owner of Space Doctors Interiors has packed her tiny shop from front to back with a wide variety of home décor items.
Boothe said she has spent her whole life making people happy with their living spaces. In high school she started painting and applying wall coverings. As an adult, she bought older homes and renovated and remodeled them.


Council discusses regional animal shelter

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 12:00am

NORTH LIBERTY– There’s only about a month to decide whether or not to join the pack.
North Liberty City Council members briefly discussed the request from Iowa City to help fund an animal care and adoption center that would serve the entire area during their budget work session Tuesday, Jan. 31.


NL approves more cash for ICAD

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 12:00am

NORTH LIBERTY– The Iowa City Area Development (ICAD) group wants more investment for its return.
The City of North Liberty is willing to give it to them.
The North Liberty City Council informally approved setting aside $50,000 for ICAD in fiscal year 2013, an increase of $35,000 from its previous $15,000 annual allocation to that group. At a budget work session Jan. 31, the council reviewed its Capital Improvements Plan, and discussed ICAD’s request for more funding in the upcoming year.


Dine out for education on Feb. 23

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 12:00am

ICCSD Foundation announces second annual dining out fundraiser

oundation invites you to help support district schools by doing one simple thing– eating out any time on Thursday, Feb. 23. On that date, participating restaurants will donate 10 percent of their sales (excluding alcohol) to the foundation to support educational programs that benefit students in the Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD).
The following area restaurants will be participating:


Actor Kirk Cameron to keynote Heritage school fundraiser

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 12:00am

CORALVILLE– Heritage Christian School will hold the Heritage Christian School Educating for Eternity fundraising event on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Marriott Hotel Ballroom, 300 E. Ninth St., Coralville. Everyone is invited. The reception and chance to meet the teachers is at 5:30 p.m., with the full dinner followed by Kirk Cameron, at 6:20 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person. Call 319-626-4777 for more information.


Garner school to host Waffle Breakfast Saturday, Feb.11

Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 12:00am

NORTH LIBERTY– Garner Elementary will host a Waffle Breakfast and Class Basket Auction on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 7 until 11 a.m. at the school.