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• Wicca, Paganism, and Witchcraft Explored at Lifetree Café - Jan 24

  <p>The beliefs and practices of Wiccans and pagans will be examined at Lifetree Café on Friday, Jan 24 at 12 pm.</p><p>The program—titled “The Witch Next Door: What’s the Appeal of Wicca and Paganism?”—features filmed interviews with self-identified pagans and a Wiccan who says she began exploring the religion as a teenager and still practices it today.</p><p>“I think what initially attracted me to Wicca was that it wasn’t the traditional patriarchal, standard American religion,” the woman says. “It was stepping outside of the box. There weren’t rules, and there wasn’t a man at the top.”</p><p>Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Lifetree Café is located Lutheran Church of the Resurrection - 3500 29th Ave - Marion, IA.</p><p>Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual, comfortable setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Emily at (319) 377-4689 or <a href="mailto:office@lcrmarion.org">office@lcrmarion.org</a></p> 2020-01-03 13:00:00 -0600

  1/24/20 2020-01-24 12:00:00 -0600

  12:00 p.m.

  Lutheran Church of the Resurrection

  Marion

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• Jane Gilmor & David Van Allen Artist Reception and Gallery Talk

  <p>Artist Reception and Gallery Talk for the exhibit by Jane Gilmor and David Van Allen.</p><p>Come chat with the artists and learn more about their inspirations for their work, and share your own ideas and inspirations.</p> 2019-09-15 18:00:00 -0500

  1/24/20 2020-01-24 16:00:00 -0600

  4:00 p.m.

  Peter Paul Luce Gallery, Cornell College

  Mount Vernon

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• Peter Paul Luce Gallery Exhibition: Jane Gilmor and David Van Allen

  <p dir="ltr">Artist’s Reception &amp; Gallery Talk: &nbsp;Jan. 24, 4–6 p.m.</p><p dir="ltr">Peter Paul Luce Gallery in McWethy Hall.</p><p dir="ltr">Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free.</p>

  1/21/20 2020-01-21 09:00:00 -0600

  9:00 a.m.

  Cornell College, McWethy Hall

  Mount Vernon

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• Peter Paul Luce Gallery Exhibition: Jane Gilmor and David Van Allen

  <p dir="ltr">Artist’s Reception &amp; Gallery Talk: &nbsp;Jan. 24, 4–6 p.m.</p><p dir="ltr">Peter Paul Luce Gallery in McWethy Hall.</p><p dir="ltr">Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free.</p>

  1/22/20 2020-01-22 09:00:00 -0600

  9:00 a.m.

  Cornell College, McWethy Hall

  Mount Vernon

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• Music at the Stanley

  <p>Spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon listening to live music while exploring our spring 2020 exhibitions.</p><p>This event features the UI School of Music Faculty Quartet with James Dreier, Steve Grismore, Masayoshi Shikawa, and Blake Shaw.</p><p>FREE and open to all.</p><p>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the SMA in advance at 319-335-1727.</p>

  1/26/20 2020-01-26 14:00:00 -0600

  2:00 p.m.

  University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art

  Iowa City

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• Peter Paul Luce Gallery Exhibition: Jane Gilmor and David Van Allen

  <p dir="ltr">Artist’s Reception &amp; Gallery Talk: &nbsp;Jan. 24, 4–6 p.m.</p><p dir="ltr">Peter Paul Luce Gallery in McWethy Hall.</p><p dir="ltr">Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free.</p>

  1/23/20 2020-01-23 09:00:00 -0600

  9:00 a.m.

  Cornell College, McWethy Hall

  Mount Vernon

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• Jazz Summit Grand Finale Concert

  <p>3 Day Event 2/27-2/29 &nbsp;in Marquis Hall Classrooms, Daehler-Kitchin, Dows. and Sinclair Auditorium.</p><p>Finale Concert Cost: $10 General Admission, $8 Senior Citizens and students. Free to Coe faculty, staff, and students.</p> 2019-10-01 20:30:00 -0500

  2/29/20 2020-02-29 19:00:00 -0600

  7:00 p.m.

  Coe College Sinclair Auditorium

  Cedar Rapids

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• Peter Paul Luce Gallery Exhibition: Jane Gilmor and David Van Allen

  <p dir="ltr">Artist’s Reception &amp; Gallery Talk: &nbsp;Jan. 24, 4–6 p.m.</p><p dir="ltr">Peter Paul Luce Gallery in McWethy Hall.</p><p dir="ltr">Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free.</p>

  1/24/20 2020-01-24 09:00:00 -0600

  9:00 a.m.

  Cornell College, McWethy Hall

  Mount Vernon

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• LifeTree Cafe: Conspiracies

  <p><strong>Conspiracies Considered at Lifetree Café</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Commonly reported cover-ups, schemes, and secrets will be explored at Lifetree Café on Friday, January 31 at noon.</p><p><br></p><p>The program, titled “Conspiracies: What <em>‘They’</em> Don’t Want You to Know,” features a filmed interview with Ross Hemsworth, a well-known radio personality and speaker at conferences addressing conspiracies and conspiracy theories.</p><p><br></p><p>“I think those people with exploring minds are the ones interested in conspiracy theories,” Hemsworth says during the episode. “For me, when I meet people who are into this particular subject area, they are exploring everything. They are inquiring minds, and they just want to know the truth that’s out there.”</p><p><br></p><p>During the episode, Lifetree participants will be given an opportunity to share their opinions of commonly reported conspiracy theories including the JFK assassination, UFO landings, and genetically engineered viruses. &nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Lifetree Café is located 3500 29th Ave - Marion, IA (inside Lutheran Church of the Resurrection).</p><p><br></p><p>Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual, comfortable setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Emily at (319) 377-4689 or office@lcrmarion.org.</p> 2020-01-10 13:00:00 -0600

  1/31/20 2020-01-31 12:00:00 -0600

  12:00 p.m.

  Lutheran Church of the Resurrection

  Marion

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• Peter Paul Luce Gallery Exhibition: Jane Gilmor and David Van Allen

  <p dir="ltr">Artist’s Reception &amp; Gallery Talk: &nbsp;Jan. 24, 4–6 p.m.</p><p dir="ltr">Peter Paul Luce Gallery in McWethy Hall.</p><p dir="ltr">Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free.</p>

  1/25/20 2020-01-25 09:00:00 -0600

  9:00 a.m.

  Cornell College, McWethy Hall

  Mount Vernon

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• Peter Paul Luce Gallery Exhibition: Jane Gilmor and David Van Allen

  <p dir="ltr">Artist’s Reception &amp; Gallery Talk: &nbsp;Jan. 24, 4–6 p.m.</p><p dir="ltr">Peter Paul Luce Gallery in McWethy Hall.</p><p dir="ltr">Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free.</p>

  1/26/20 2020-01-26 09:00:00 -0600

  9:00 a.m.

  Cornell College, McWethy Hall

  Mount Vernon

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• Peter Paul Luce Gallery Exhibition: Jane Gilmor and David Van Allen

  <p dir="ltr">Artist’s Reception &amp; Gallery Talk: &nbsp;Jan. 24, 4–6 p.m.</p><p dir="ltr">Peter Paul Luce Gallery in McWethy Hall.</p><p dir="ltr">Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free.</p>

  1/27/20 2020-01-27 09:00:00 -0600

  9:00 a.m.

  Cornell College, McWethy Hall

  Mount Vernon

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• Peter Paul Luce Gallery Exhibition: Jane Gilmor and David Van Allen

  <p dir="ltr">Artist’s Reception &amp; Gallery Talk: &nbsp;Jan. 24, 4–6 p.m.</p><p dir="ltr">Peter Paul Luce Gallery in McWethy Hall.</p><p dir="ltr">Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free.</p>

  1/28/20 2020-01-28 09:00:00 -0600

  9:00 a.m.

  Cornell College, McWethy Hall

  Mount Vernon

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• The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing

  <p><em>The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing.&nbsp;</em>The greatest achievement in history, landing men on the moon, took the work of thousands, but it would have been impossible if one man, Arthur Collins, had not dedicated his life to perfecting radio communication and building the company that invented space communication and <em>has brought us the voice and pictures of every astronaut for 50 years, the Collins Radio Company. &nbsp;</em>Brought to you in collaboration with the <em>Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association</em>. &nbsp;Free admission sponsored by the McIntyre Foundation of Cedar Rapids.&nbsp;</p> 2020-01-22 16:00:00 -0600

  1/22/20 2020-01-22 13:00:00 -0600

  1:00 p.m.

  Marion Heritage Center & Museum

  Marion

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• The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing

  <p><em>The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing.&nbsp;</em>The greatest achievement in history, landing men on the moon, took the work of thousands, but it would have been impossible if one man, Arthur Collins, had not dedicated his life to perfecting radio communication and building the company that invented space communication and <em>has brought us the voice and pictures of every astronaut for 50 years, the Collins Radio Company. &nbsp;</em>Brought to you in collaboration with the <em>Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association</em>. &nbsp;Free admission sponsored by the McIntyre Foundation of Cedar Rapids.&nbsp;</p> 2020-01-23 16:00:00 -0600

  1/23/20 2020-01-23 13:00:00 -0600

  1:00 p.m.

  Marion Heritage Center & Museum

  Marion

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• Peter Paul Luce Gallery Exhibition: Jane Gilmor and David Van Allen

  <p dir="ltr">Artist’s Reception &amp; Gallery Talk: &nbsp;Jan. 24, 4–6 p.m.</p><p dir="ltr">Peter Paul Luce Gallery in McWethy Hall.</p><p dir="ltr">Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free.</p>

  1/29/20 2020-01-29 09:00:00 -0600

  9:00 a.m.

  Cornell College, McWethy Hall

  Mount Vernon

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• The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing

  <p><em>The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing.&nbsp;</em>The greatest achievement in history, landing men on the moon, took the work of thousands, but it would have been impossible if one man, Arthur Collins, had not dedicated his life to perfecting radio communication and building the company that invented space communication and <em>has brought us the voice and pictures of every astronaut for 50 years, the Collins Radio Company. &nbsp;</em>Brought to you in collaboration with the <em>Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association</em>. &nbsp;Free admission sponsored by the McIntyre Foundation of Cedar Rapids.&nbsp;</p> 2020-01-24 16:00:00 -0600

  1/24/20 2020-01-24 13:00:00 -0600

  1:00 p.m.

  Marion Heritage Center & Museum

  Marion

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• The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing

  <p><em>The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing.&nbsp;</em>The greatest achievement in history, landing men on the moon, took the work of thousands, but it would have been impossible if one man, Arthur Collins, had not dedicated his life to perfecting radio communication and building the company that invented space communication and <em>has brought us the voice and pictures of every astronaut for 50 years, the Collins Radio Company. &nbsp;</em>Brought to you in collaboration with the <em>Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association</em>. &nbsp;Free admission sponsored by the McIntyre Foundation of Cedar Rapids.&nbsp;</p> 2020-01-25 16:00:00 -0600

  1/25/20 2020-01-25 13:00:00 -0600

  1:00 p.m.

  Marion Heritage Center & Museum

  Marion

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• Peter Paul Luce Gallery Exhibition: Jane Gilmor and David Van Allen

  <p dir="ltr">Artist’s Reception &amp; Gallery Talk: &nbsp;Jan. 24, 4–6 p.m.</p><p dir="ltr">Peter Paul Luce Gallery in McWethy Hall.</p><p dir="ltr">Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free.</p>

  1/30/20 2020-01-30 09:00:00 -0600

  9:00 a.m.

  Cornell College, McWethy Hall

  Mount Vernon

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• The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing

  <p><em>The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing.&nbsp;</em>The greatest achievement in history, landing men on the moon, took the work of thousands, but it would have been impossible if one man, Arthur Collins, had not dedicated his life to perfecting radio communication and building the company that invented space communication and <em>has brought us the voice and pictures of every astronaut for 50 years, the Collins Radio Company. &nbsp;</em>Brought to you in collaboration with the <em>Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association</em>. &nbsp;Free admission sponsored by the McIntyre Foundation of Cedar Rapids.&nbsp;</p> 2020-01-26 16:00:00 -0600

  1/26/20 2020-01-26 13:00:00 -0600

  1:00 p.m.

  Marion Heritage Center & Museum

  Marion

  0

• Peter Paul Luce Gallery Exhibition: Jane Gilmor and David Van Allen

  <p dir="ltr">Artist’s Reception &amp; Gallery Talk: &nbsp;Jan. 24, 4–6 p.m.</p><p dir="ltr">Peter Paul Luce Gallery in McWethy Hall.</p><p dir="ltr">Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free.</p>

  1/31/20 2020-01-31 09:00:00 -0600

  9:00 a.m.

  Cornell College, McWethy Hall

  Mount Vernon

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• Peter Paul Luce Gallery Exhibition: Jane Gilmor and David Van Allen

  <p dir="ltr">Artist’s Reception &amp; Gallery Talk: &nbsp;Jan. 24, 4–6 p.m.</p><p dir="ltr">Peter Paul Luce Gallery in McWethy Hall.</p><p dir="ltr">Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free.</p>

  2/01/20 2020-02-01 09:00:00 -0600

  9:00 a.m.

  Cornell College, McWethy Hall

  Mount Vernon

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• The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing

  <p><em>The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing.&nbsp;</em>The greatest achievement in history, landing men on the moon, took the work of thousands, but it would have been impossible if one man, Arthur Collins, had not dedicated his life to perfecting radio communication and building the company that invented space communication and <em>has brought us the voice and pictures of every astronaut for 50 years, the Collins Radio Company. &nbsp;</em>Brought to you in collaboration with the <em>Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association</em>. &nbsp;Free admission sponsored by the McIntyre Foundation of Cedar Rapids.&nbsp;</p> 2020-01-29 16:00:00 -0600

  1/29/20 2020-01-29 13:00:00 -0600

  1:00 p.m.

  Marion Heritage Center & Museum

  Marion

  0

• The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing

  <p><em>The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing.&nbsp;</em>The greatest achievement in history, landing men on the moon, took the work of thousands, but it would have been impossible if one man, Arthur Collins, had not dedicated his life to perfecting radio communication and building the company that invented space communication and <em>has brought us the voice and pictures of every astronaut for 50 years, the Collins Radio Company. &nbsp;</em>Brought to you in collaboration with the <em>Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association</em>. &nbsp;Free admission sponsored by the McIntyre Foundation of Cedar Rapids.&nbsp;</p> 2020-01-30 16:00:00 -0600

  1/30/20 2020-01-30 13:00:00 -0600

  1:00 p.m.

  Marion Heritage Center & Museum

  Marion

  0

• Exhibit Opening Celebration: The Pull of Horses on National and Local Histories and Identities

  <p>Join curators Dr. Kim Marra and Mark Anderson to celebrate the opening of <em>The Pull of Horses on National and Local Histories and Identities&nbsp;</em>at&nbsp;the University of Iowa Libraries Main Library Gallery!</p><p>Gather at 5:00pm for snacks in the lobby outside the Main Library Gallery, then hear remarks from the curators before a ribbon cutting at 5:30pm. The exhibition will be open for viewing from 5:45 - 7:00pm, during which the curators will be available for questions.</p><p>Admission to the Main Library Gallery is always free.</p><p><u>About the exhibition:</u> On display from January 23 - March 29, 2020. Along with our ancestors, horses helped build Iowa City, the state, and the nation. In the process, they profoundly shaped human identities. This exhibition explores the physical and social impact of these huge, powerful animals by screening on a loop the original documentary film <em>The Pull of Horses in Urban American Performance, 1860-1920</em> at life-sized scale amid displays of local equine history. The exhibition contains glimpses of Iowa City town and campus life, as well as national equestrian culture – especially as multitudes of women took up the sport of riding and advocated for suffrage.&nbsp;</p><p>Original and reproduction publications, photographs, artifacts, and ephemera from Special Collections at the University of Iowa Libraries, the State Historical Society of Iowa, and from private collections will share a sampling of stories about life alongside horses from Iowa City’s, and the nation’s, past. Curated by Kim Marra, PhD of the University of Iowa Departments of Theatre Arts and American Studies, and Mark Anderson of the Digital Scholarship &amp; Publishing Studio at the University of Iowa Libraries.</p><p><em>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please visit the Main Library Gallery contact page for contact information.</em></p> 2020-01-08 19:00:00 -0600

  1/24/20 2020-01-24 17:00:00 -0600

  5:00 p.m.

  Main Library Gallery, University of Iowa Libraries

  Iowa City

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• Peter Paul Luce Gallery Exhibition: Jane Gilmor and David Van Allen

  <p dir="ltr">Artist’s Reception &amp; Gallery Talk: &nbsp;Jan. 24, 4–6 p.m.</p><p dir="ltr">Peter Paul Luce Gallery in McWethy Hall.</p><p dir="ltr">Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free.</p>

  2/02/20 2020-02-02 09:00:00 -0600

  9:00 a.m.

  Cornell College, McWethy Hall

  Mount Vernon

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• LifeTree Cafe: The Miracle of Dreams

  <p>Expert advice about the origins and meaning of dreams will be featured at Lifetree Café on Friday, February 7 &nbsp; at noon.</p><p><br></p><p>The program, titled “The Miracle of Dreams: Does God Speak to Us Through Our Dreams?” features a filmed interview with Dr. Terry Himes of the Colorado Sleep Center. He explains what researchers have discovered about dreams, the possible sources of those dreams, and the role sleep and dreaming play in maintaining a healthy life.</p><p><br></p><p>“We know that fragments of our previous day’s experience or possibly the past week, can be processed through dreams,” says Himes. “It must be that the association areas in our brain are actually responsible for elaborating the content of a story. It is the association areas that help us process and consolidate memories.”</p><p><br></p><p>Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Lifetree Café is located inside the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection - 3500 29th Ave; Marion, IA.</p><p><br></p><p>Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual, comfortable setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to the church office at (319) 377-4689 or office@lcrmarion.org.</p> 2020-01-17 13:00:00 -0600

  2/07/20 2020-02-07 12:00:00 -0600

  12:00 p.m.

  Lutheran Church of the Resurrection

  Marion

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• The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing

  <p><em>The Collins Story: On the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing.&nbsp;</em>The greatest achievement in history, landing men on the moon, took the work of thousands, but it would have been impossible if one man, Arthur Collins, had not dedicated his life to perfecting radio communication and building the company that invented space communication and <em>has brought us the voice and pictures of every astronaut for 50 years, the Collins Radio Company. &nbsp;</em>Brought to you in collaboration with the <em>Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association</em>. &nbsp;Free admission sponsored by the McIntyre Foundation of Cedar Rapids.&nbsp;</p> 2020-01-31 16:00:00 -0600

  1/31/20 2020-01-31 13:00:00 -0600

  1:00 p.m.

  Marion Heritage Center & Museum

  Marion

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• The Collins Radio GPS story

  <p>Marion Heritage Center &amp; Museum Program Event &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Former Collins engineers David Van Dusseldorn and Robert Erlandson will present a slide program entitled <em>The&nbsp;</em><em>Collins GPS Story</em> on Sunday, January 26 from 1:30 to 3:30 PM. The presentation describes &nbsp;the early technological developments that rapidly propelled GPS from a scientific curiosity to a practical means of &nbsp;accurate worldwide positioning, navigation and timing, and later developments that led to the widespread GPS adoption in aircraft, ground transport, precision agriculture, construction, communication network timing and cell phones. &nbsp;</p><p align="LEFT">This is our last program about the current exhibition <em>The Collins Story: on the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing.&nbsp;</em>The exhibition will close Sat., February 29, 2020. &nbsp;It has been sponsored in part by the <em>City of Marion Hotel Motel Grant Program&nbsp;</em>and offered in collaboration with the<em>&nbsp;Arthur A. Collins Legacy Association.&nbsp;</em>Admission to the exhibition is free courtesy of a grant from the McIntyre Foundation of Cedar Rapids. &nbsp;</p><p align="LEFT">Find us on Facebook.com/marionheritagecenter/ &nbsp;</p> 2019-12-16 15:30:00 -0600

  1/26/20 2020-01-26 13:30:00 -0600

  1:30 p.m.

  Marion Heritage Center & Museum

  Marion

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• Symphonic Orchestra and Choral Concert

  <p dir="ltr">Symphony Orchestra and Choral Concert with guest choirs from Solon High School and Kennedy High School, Cedar Rapids</p><p dir="ltr">7:30 p.m. – King Chapel</p><p dir="ltr">Joining the Cornell College ensembles in a performance of the large-scale work "Gloria" by Karl Jenkins will be the Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School and Solon High School choirs, both directed by Cornell alumni.</p><p dir="ltr">Free and open to the public.</p>

  4/17/20 2020-04-17 19:30:00 -0500

  7:30 p.m.

  Cornell College, King Chapel

  Mount Vernon

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