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July 26th, 2011

Adult computer classes

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/26/2011 - 11:00pm

Computer classes starting August 8 have filled. Another class will be starting October 10. Interested adults may add their name to the waiting list for the next class by calling the library at 624-2678.


Doll tea, a great event

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/26/2011 - 11:00pm

On Wednesday, July 20, the Old Capitol Doll Club of Iowa came to the Solon Public Library with lots of dolls.


SCSD calendar

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/26/2011 - 11:00pm


Wednesday, July 27

HS Jazz Choir Dinner Concert @ St. Mary’s, 5 PM

Thursday, July 28

SEICDA 5-6 and 7-8 Honor Concerts

Friday, July 29

State Vocal Jazz Contest @ Winterset


Old Gold Menu

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/26/2011 - 11:00pm


Wed., Jul 27:
Battered fish fillet, French fries, creamy coleslaw, banana, chocolate pudding.

Thu., Jul 28:
Beefy mac casserole, Oregon bean medley, garlic breadstick, carrot pineapple gelatin salad, gingerbread cookie. BINGO.

Fri., Jul 29:
Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, broccoli w/cheese sauce, citrus gelatin salad, vanilla pudding. Cards/meal & movie.


Beef Days

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/26/2011 - 11:00pm

Preschool scholarships

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/26/2011 - 11:00pm

IOWA CITY– Johnson County Empowerment is currently accepting applications for School Ready Scholarships for the 2011-2012 school year.  The School Ready Scholarship program can assist parents in paying for a quality pre-kindergarten educational experience for their child.


Weather-related livestock losses may qualify for indemnity program

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/26/2011 - 11:00pm

AMES– Producers who have lost livestock from the recent wind storms or heat may be eligible for payment through the Livestock Indemnity Program. Iowa State University (ISU) Extension beef program specialist Denise Schwab said the “Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008” authorized the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) to provide benefits to livestock producers for livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality caused by adverse weather.
Schwab said producers who think they have losses that might quality should remember that LIP has eligibility requirements and application deadlines.


Whirlpool announces job layoffs

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/26/2011 - 11:00pm

AMANA — Approximately 350 employees of Whirlpool’s Amana Refrigeration division will be laid-off on August 1.


Minding its business

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/26/2011 - 11:00pm

NORTH LIBERTY– What role should a city take in helping its businesses?
North Liberty City Council members want to know what you think.
At least two council members have been asking for a written economic policy, a framework for how it financially assists businesses looking to locate in North Liberty.
Of equal interest to the council last Tuesday was how it can help small businesses and the mom-and-pop shops that are already here.


Supervisors concerned auditor’s voter survey results skewed

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/26/2011 - 11:00pm

By B. Adam Burke
North Liberty Leader
IOWA CITY– Johnson County Auditor Tom Slockett sent 1,500 survey postcards to voters in rural and unattached voting precincts to assess opinions on current polling stations, should they be closed or consolidated.
At least two members of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors were unhappy about the unscientific survey.