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Meet me at the market – rain or shine!

Cold rain is in the forecast for Thurs., May 2, so the kick off for the Meet Me at the Market event will take place inside the NewBo City Market, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Check-in and enjoy discounts at Meet Me at the Market supporters– even if the weather will not allow biking, running or [...]

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Big Brothers Big Sisters raises $145,806 at community breakfast

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa is pleased to announce results from their recent Big Magic Breakfast, held on April 25th at the Cedar Rapids Marriott. Community members came together to help put youth on a path to success! The purpose of this breakfast was to educate and inspire community [...]

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HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM: Be aware of social media dangers

Editor’s note: Here is your chance to tell your story about your your school. If you’d like to join The Gazette’s growing list of high school contributors, contact J.R. Ogden at jr.ogden@thegazette.com By Shania DeShaw, Monticello junior MONTICELLO – Every day millions of people post where they are or what they are doing on some [...]

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Big Brothers Big Sisters hosting community breakfast April 25

Join Big Brothers Big Sisters for the 8th Annual Big Magic Breakfast on Thursday, April 25th, 7:30am at the Cedar Rapids Marriott. There’s no better time to help put youth on a path to success! All community members are invited to attend this one-hour inspirational event to learn more about the mentoring program that is [...]

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BOWLS

HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM: Solon’s Empty Bowls helps those in need

Editor’s note: Here is your chance to tell your story about your your school. If you’d like to join The Gazette’s growing list of high school contributors, contact J.R. Ogden at jr.ogden@thegazette.com By C.J. Baloy, Solon junior SOLON – Visual art is used to create beauty in this world. Its endless possibilities can open windows [...]

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Bridgehaven celebrates Volunteers

Bridgehaven Pregnancy Support Center will recognize volunteers for National Volunteer Appreciation Week on Tuesday April 10. Volunteers will be presented with a flower and special honor will be given to volunteers serving 5, 10, 15 and 20+years. Five women have been serving for more than 20 years. Bridgehaven gives special recognition to Florence Glass, who [...]

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HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM: Who won the race?

Editor’s note: Here is your chance to tell your story about your your school. If you’d like to join The Gazette’s growing list of high school contributors, contact J.R. Ogden at jr.ogden@thegazette.com By Ashley Smith, MFL MarMac freshman MONONA – Today’s teenagers spend a lot of time on the internet. I was recently watching videos [...]

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MFL Auditorium pic

HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM: Lights, camera … under construction at MFL MarMac

Editor’s note: Here is your chance to tell your story about your your school. If you’d like to join The Gazette’s growing list of high school contributors, contact J.R. Ogden at jr.ogden@thegazette.com By Rachel DeMoss, MFL MarMac freshman MONONA – Imagine sitting front row, watching your son or daughter perform. Well get ready. The new [...]

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MFLMM speech

HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM: Reflecting back on MFL MarMac speech

Editor’s note: Here is your chance to tell your story about your your school. If you’d like to join The Gazette’s growing list of high school contributors, contact J.R. Ogden at jr.ogden@thegazette.com By Ashley Ann Heins, MFL MarMac sophomore MONONA – Another great MFL MarMac individualsSpeech season has ended. On Feb. 23, the individual speech [...]

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Closing reception March 30 for ‘Altered Egos’: A working installation at The Ceramics Center

Altered Egos Closing Reception: Saturday, March 30 – 4pm-5pm Each year the Ceramics Center hosts a number of Artists in Residence who are provided with studio space and use of equipment through a work-exchange program. These talented ceramists come from many backgrounds and bring diverse and unique perspectives to this community-based center. Expertise ranges from [...]

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