Archive - 2012

October 30th

Free Veterans Day dinner Nov. 13

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 11:00pm

NORTH LIBERTY– The North Liberty American Legion Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring a free Veterans Day dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 13 (so as not to conflict with the USO observance at Riverside Nov. 11).


Bella Sala hosts Nov. 10 vendor fair to benefit Toys for Tots program

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 11:00pm

TIFFIN– On Saturday, Nov. 10, several local home-based businesses will join together for a Santa’s Workshop vendor event to benefit Toys for Tots in Johnson County. 
The workshop will be held at Bella Salla Event Center at 3232 Jasper Ave. NW in Tiffin from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event is open to the public.  Admission is either $5 or a new, unwrapped toy that will be donated to the Toys for Tots program.  


New LiteRite Photography studio hosts grand opening event Nov. 3

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 11:00pm

NORTH LIBERTY– New photography studio LiteRite Photography in North Liberty is hosting its grand opening event on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Owner and professional photographer Dana Cordero recently opened the studio at 595 Ashley Ct., Ste. 7., just around the corner from River City Pilates.
During this Saturday’s open house, view the new studio, enjoy free give-aways, and receive half off sessions booked for November and December.
For more information, visit the website at www.LiteRitePhotography.com, or call 319-389-0329.


Benefit for Jim ‘Catfish’ Becicka of Oxford to be held Nov. 10

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 11:00pm

OXFORD– Jim “Catfish” Becicka has been battling cancer for the past 18 months. A benefit for him will be held Saturday, Nov. 10, at St. Mary’s Auditorium in Oxford. The event will begin with a meal (free will offering), serving from 4:30 until 8:30 p.m., followed by a live auction at 7 p.m. Also included will be a raffle drawing for various items, gift cards and certificates. For more information contact Denise Pearson at 319-929-3407.


Van Allen school to host Think First injury prevention program Nov. 7

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 11:00pm

NORTH LIBERTY– Van Allen Elementary will host a ThinkFirst for Kids injury prevention program for students on Nov. 7 at 12:45 and 1:45 p.m. at 170 Abigail Ave. in North Liberty.
Each year, about 600 Iowans become paralyzed from a spinal cord injury. Another 5,000 will suffer traumatic brain injuries. Young Iowans are at high-risk for these devastating injuries, many of which are preventable.


Swisher Auxiliary to host turkey supper Saturday, Nov. 3 at Legion

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 11:00pm

SWISHER– The Swisher Auxiliary will host a Homemade Turkey Supper Saturday, Nov. 3, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Swisher American Legion.
The public is invited. The cost of $9 for adults, and $5 for children ages 6-12. Children age 5 and under eat free.
Turkey Bingo by Swisher Junior Auxiliary will run from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Proceeds will be donated to English Rivers Outfitters to help veterans.


CCA sells fine fruit for the fine arts

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 11:00pm

TIFFIN– Clear Creek Amana’s (CCA) fine arts boosters group, F.A.M.E., is promoting its annual fruit, cheese, meat and nut sale going on from now until Nov. 6. Fruit will be delivered on Dec. 8. CCA fine arts students and families will be able to take your orders or you can contact Pat Rogers at 319-631-0285 or patrogers@southslope.net Information can be found on the school’s website at http://www.cc-amana.k12.ia.us/cca_arts.html.


CCA will host annual financial aid night Thursday, Nov. 8

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 11:00pm

TIFFIN– Clear Creek Amana (CCA) High School will host its annual financial aid night on Thursday, Nov. 8, in the high school commons at 7 p.m. A guest presenter from the Iowa College Access Network will discuss the FAFSA, Federal Student Loan programs, and scholarship searches.
High school counselor Mark Hovey will discuss local scholarships and deadlines. This is an important meeting for junior and senior parents, but is open to anyone wishing to learn more about funding their child’s education.


UIHC opens new clinic in former brownfield

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 11:00pm

CORALVILLE– Opening a 167,000 square foot medical clinic in Coralville, University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics (UIHC) has placed a major foothold in the redevelopment site of a brownfield which once housed an open-air coal storage site, railroad storage and transfer sites, a former municipal dump, an asphalt factory, and multiple fuel storage tanks.


Wentzien posthumously honored by ICCSD

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 11:00pm

IOWA CITY– Area students can thank the pioneering work of Iowa City Community School District employee H. Troy Wentzien, who led the way in bringing school technology to the head of the class in Iowa and the U.S.
Starting in 1993, Wentzien built ICCSD’s system-wide network, even updating to fiber optic lines, in a process that continues today as nearly all ICCSD schools are lined with fiber optic networks.