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• Greater Cedar Rapids Spring 2022 Parade of Homes

  <p>Tour the area's best new &amp; remodeled homes at the Greater Cedar Rapids Spring 2022 Parade of Homes!</p><p>The Parade of Homes is an annual event the Greater Cedar Rapids Housing &amp; Building Association organizes and produces to offer potential home buyers and current homeowners the opportunity to view many of the area’s best new and remodeled homes and exciting new neighborhoods. Visitors to our parade will discover unique homes and floor plans, beautiful communities, the latest in interior design trends and home technology, exterior finishes, outdoor living, and landscaping that will inspire. If you are looking for a new home or thinking about building or remodeling, the Parade of Homes is the perfect place to start your search!</p><p>Several parade homes will be open as usual, offering in-person tours May 14 &amp; 15, 12-5 pm, May 19, 5-8 pm, May 21 &amp; 22, 12-5 pm. However, with an ongoing supply chain crisis, labor shortages and an incredible housing market, other parade homes will not be open to the public but can be viewed through a virtual tour online.</p><p>Tickets available at each parade home for $10. Or get a discounted ticket at local Casey's General Stores for $9. Children 12 &amp; under FREE.</p><p>We are "Building Our Community" by Giving Back! A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to a local nonprofit, WRAP, the Wheelchair Ramp Accessibility Program. WRAP’s mission is to provide affordable, flexible home access on a timely basis for individuals in our community. WRAP opens doors to independence with custom wheelchair ramps that helps those in need to safely enter and leave their homes.</p><p>While touring the homes, make sure you sign up for our incredible giveaways: an EdgeStar Beverage Cooler, courtesy of Ferguson Bath, Kitchen &amp; Lighting Gallery; a Weber Gas Grill, courtesy of Collins Community Credit Union; and a Shark ION Robotic Vacuum, courtesy of Randy’s Flooring.</p><p>Thank you to our sponsors: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen &amp; Lighting Gallery, Collins Community Credit Union, Randy's Flooring, and MidAmerican Energy.</p><p>Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgcrhba.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR07mLBddAuYe67fXHviDRMeC1K_iz-TwN4l_NYVLKuvezjBzRoiybM6Fww&h=AT18P3lpWiAreGimLHaWUnQ3-V7zNzGh8fJu-nWJsoy0FCapTOE1RMSxhYv7M6MsUCetavitvdOkE_hO-I0h3hVUFUZRD2FxWNRpbaXlrht7_tCRAJDQiUSYfo7y7K-2wA&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT2Ueo0MJZUuFhfGXU0k3O7CxWM_51FE7PVCPSHqWvBJdFG85JGn66wnIFWGZFSH1OCCxwekV2hyBy6FrYbhiZKSr0CRqfM_0i7fcCvj-PlR9gPvb46IKU2O8yPam0eXiKGlqB3j26h7ii6MzC4rUHrHh4HDyH9OapvK82pgXvN-pTQ" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">gcrhba.org</a> for more information.</p> 2022-05-12 20:00:00 -0500

  5/19/22 2022-05-19 17:00:00 -0500

  5:00 p.m.

  Greater Cedar Rapids Housing & Building Association

  Cedar Rapids Area

  10.0

• Greater Cedar Rapids Spring 2022 Parade of Homes

  <p>Tour the area's best new &amp; remodeled homes at the Greater Cedar Rapids Spring 2022 Parade of Homes!</p><p>The Parade of Homes is an annual event the Greater Cedar Rapids Housing &amp; Building Association organizes and produces to offer potential home buyers and current homeowners the opportunity to view many of the area’s best new and remodeled homes and exciting new neighborhoods. Visitors to our parade will discover unique homes and floor plans, beautiful communities, the latest in interior design trends and home technology, exterior finishes, outdoor living, and landscaping that will inspire. If you are looking for a new home or thinking about building or remodeling, the Parade of Homes is the perfect place to start your search!</p><p>Several parade homes will be open as usual, offering in-person tours May 14 &amp; 15, 12-5 pm, May 19, 5-8 pm, May 21 &amp; 22, 12-5 pm. However, with an ongoing supply chain crisis, labor shortages and an incredible housing market, other parade homes will not be open to the public but can be viewed through a virtual tour online.</p><p>Tickets available at each parade home for $10. Or get a discounted ticket at local Casey's General Stores for $9. Children 12 &amp; under FREE.</p><p>We are "Building Our Community" by Giving Back! A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to a local nonprofit, WRAP, the Wheelchair Ramp Accessibility Program. WRAP’s mission is to provide affordable, flexible home access on a timely basis for individuals in our community. WRAP opens doors to independence with custom wheelchair ramps that helps those in need to safely enter and leave their homes.</p><p>While touring the homes, make sure you sign up for our incredible giveaways: an EdgeStar Beverage Cooler, courtesy of Ferguson Bath, Kitchen &amp; Lighting Gallery; a Weber Gas Grill, courtesy of Collins Community Credit Union; and a Shark ION Robotic Vacuum, courtesy of Randy’s Flooring.</p><p>Thank you to our sponsors: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen &amp; Lighting Gallery, Collins Community Credit Union, Randy's Flooring, and MidAmerican Energy.</p><p>Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgcrhba.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR07mLBddAuYe67fXHviDRMeC1K_iz-TwN4l_NYVLKuvezjBzRoiybM6Fww&h=AT18P3lpWiAreGimLHaWUnQ3-V7zNzGh8fJu-nWJsoy0FCapTOE1RMSxhYv7M6MsUCetavitvdOkE_hO-I0h3hVUFUZRD2FxWNRpbaXlrht7_tCRAJDQiUSYfo7y7K-2wA&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT2Ueo0MJZUuFhfGXU0k3O7CxWM_51FE7PVCPSHqWvBJdFG85JGn66wnIFWGZFSH1OCCxwekV2hyBy6FrYbhiZKSr0CRqfM_0i7fcCvj-PlR9gPvb46IKU2O8yPam0eXiKGlqB3j26h7ii6MzC4rUHrHh4HDyH9OapvK82pgXvN-pTQ" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">gcrhba.org</a> for more information.</p> 2022-05-12 17:00:00 -0500

  5/21/22 2022-05-21 12:00:00 -0500

  12:00 p.m.

  Greater Cedar Rapids Housing & Building Association

  Cedar Rapids Area

  10.0

• Greater Cedar Rapids Spring 2022 Parade of Homes

  <p>Tour the area's best new &amp; remodeled homes at the Greater Cedar Rapids Spring 2022 Parade of Homes!</p><p>The Parade of Homes is an annual event the Greater Cedar Rapids Housing &amp; Building Association organizes and produces to offer potential home buyers and current homeowners the opportunity to view many of the area’s best new and remodeled homes and exciting new neighborhoods. Visitors to our parade will discover unique homes and floor plans, beautiful communities, the latest in interior design trends and home technology, exterior finishes, outdoor living, and landscaping that will inspire. If you are looking for a new home or thinking about building or remodeling, the Parade of Homes is the perfect place to start your search!</p><p>Several parade homes will be open as usual, offering in-person tours May 14 &amp; 15, 12-5 pm, May 19, 5-8 pm, May 21 &amp; 22, 12-5 pm. However, with an ongoing supply chain crisis, labor shortages and an incredible housing market, other parade homes will not be open to the public but can be viewed through a virtual tour online.</p><p>Tickets available at each parade home for $10. Or get a discounted ticket at local Casey's General Stores for $9. Children 12 &amp; under FREE.</p><p>We are "Building Our Community" by Giving Back! A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to a local nonprofit, WRAP, the Wheelchair Ramp Accessibility Program. WRAP’s mission is to provide affordable, flexible home access on a timely basis for individuals in our community. WRAP opens doors to independence with custom wheelchair ramps that helps those in need to safely enter and leave their homes.</p><p>While touring the homes, make sure you sign up for our incredible giveaways: an EdgeStar Beverage Cooler, courtesy of Ferguson Bath, Kitchen &amp; Lighting Gallery; a Weber Gas Grill, courtesy of Collins Community Credit Union; and a Shark ION Robotic Vacuum, courtesy of Randy’s Flooring.</p><p>Thank you to our sponsors: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen &amp; Lighting Gallery, Collins Community Credit Union, Randy's Flooring, and MidAmerican Energy.</p><p>Visit <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgcrhba.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR07mLBddAuYe67fXHviDRMeC1K_iz-TwN4l_NYVLKuvezjBzRoiybM6Fww&h=AT18P3lpWiAreGimLHaWUnQ3-V7zNzGh8fJu-nWJsoy0FCapTOE1RMSxhYv7M6MsUCetavitvdOkE_hO-I0h3hVUFUZRD2FxWNRpbaXlrht7_tCRAJDQiUSYfo7y7K-2wA&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT2Ueo0MJZUuFhfGXU0k3O7CxWM_51FE7PVCPSHqWvBJdFG85JGn66wnIFWGZFSH1OCCxwekV2hyBy6FrYbhiZKSr0CRqfM_0i7fcCvj-PlR9gPvb46IKU2O8yPam0eXiKGlqB3j26h7ii6MzC4rUHrHh4HDyH9OapvK82pgXvN-pTQ" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">gcrhba.org</a> for more information.</p> 2022-05-12 17:00:00 -0500

  5/22/22 2022-05-22 12:00:00 -0500

  12:00 p.m.

  Greater Cedar Rapids Housing & Building Association

  Cedar Rapids Area

  10.0

• BBQ Bash

  <p>BBQ Bash is a full weekend of delicious BBQ, bluesy music, and entertaining games for the whole family. Delicious smoked meats have been a staple of BBQ Bash each year, and the talented pitmasters at a local favorite, Pop’s BBQ, will prepare mouth-watering smoked meats, a delectable vegetarian option, and Pop’s tasty side dishes for ticketholders.</p><p>We plan to host both virtual and in-person BBQ Bash events in 2022. For those who wish to participate virtually, CHOMP Delivery will handle the pick-up or delivery of all meals. For folks who choose to join us in-person at the Johnson County Fairgrounds, our Friday night event will include live music, yard games, drinks, and—of course—those appetizing entrees and sides from Pop’s.</p> 2022-02-03 20:00:00 -0600

  9/23/22 2022-09-23 17:00:00 -0500

  5:00 p.m.

  Johnson County Fairgrounds

  Iowa City

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• Cyclone Tailgate Tour - Cedar Rapids

  <p>FREE, family-friendly event for Cyclones of all ages! Join fellow Cyclone fans in celebration of Iowa State Athletics! All kids in attendance will receive a complimentary gift. Food and beverage available for purchase, along with the opportunity to purchase official Iowa State merchandise. Doors open 30 minutes prior to event start time; program starting at 6:30 PM.<br><br>Interact with Iowa State coaches, administrators and other special guests including: Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard, the "Voice of the Cyclones" John Walters, Head Football Coach Matt Campbell, Head Men's Basketball Coach T.J. Otzelberger, Head Women's Basketball Coach Bill Fennelly, Volleyball Assistant Coach Marc Neef, Head Wrestling Coach Kevin Dresser, and Cy.</p> 2022-05-12 19:30:00 -0500

  5/23/22 2022-05-23 17:30:00 -0500

  5:30 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Marriott

  Cedar Rapids

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• 2022 International Conference on Green Energy and Environmental Technology (GEET-22)

  <p>This conference has two modalities of participation: Physical-onsite or Virtual-online</p><p><br></p><p>The International Conference on Green Energy and Environmental Technology (GEET-22) is organized by academics and researchers belonging to different scientific areas. The event has the objective of creating an international forum for academics and researchers.</p>

  7/27/22 2022-07-27 09:00:00 -0500

  9:00 a.m.

  Via Don Carlo Gnocchi, 3, 00166 Roma RM, Italia

  Rome

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• Parenting for Brain Health Lunch & Learn

  <p>Brain Health for all children is essential. &nbsp;Each and every day, as parents, you impact your child’s brain health in a variety of ways. &nbsp;Focusing on the social and emotional needs of your child will help them become successful in all settings they encounter. In this training we will identify the functions of behavior, understand the functions of problem behaviors, and identify interventions or replacement behaviors to change the problem behaviors. Having age appropriate strategies for dealing with day to day struggles will show you how to cultivate healthy emotional development that will integrate your child’s brain and foster essential growth. </p> 2022-05-10 13:00:00 -0500

  5/24/22 2022-05-24 12:00:00 -0500

  12:00 p.m.

  Tanager Place

  Cedar Rapids

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• A Virtual Author Event with Sulari Gentill

  <p>Join Swamp Fox Bookstore on Wednesday, June 15 at 7 PM Central for a virtual author chat with Sulari Gentill. The event is free, but registration is required. Register at&nbsp;<a href="http://swampfoxbookstore.com/sulari?fbclid=IwAR0PLD166mwicwhbnVuqK1F5oDuIgy8Wyr2XpIDt3dH7F1ZhqxzXo5gsh4s" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">swampfoxbookstore.com/sulari</a></p><p>About Sulari Gentill<br>After setting out to study astrophysics, graduating in law, and then abandoning her legal career to write books, SULARI GENTILL now grows French black truffles on her farm in the foothills of Australia's Snowy Mountains. Sulari is the author of the Rowland Sinclair historical mystery series and the Ned Kelly award-winner After She Wrote Him. Her latest novel, The Woman in the Library, releases in June 2022.</p><p>About The Woman in the Library<br>Four strangers in a library strike up a friendship. One of them is a murderer. As they each share their stories, which one has something to hide?</p><p>The ornate reading room at the Boston Public Library is quiet, until the tranquility is shattered by a woman's terrified scream. Security guards take charge immediately, instructing everyone inside to stay put until the threat is identified and contained. While they wait for the all-clear, four strangers sitting at the same table pass the time in conversation. Each has his or her own reasons for being in the reading room that morning—it just so happens that one of them is a murderer.</p><p>Award-winning author Sulari Gentill delivers a sharply thrilling read with The Woman in the Library, an unexpectedly twisty literary adventure that examines the complicated nature of friendship and shows us that words can be the most treacherous weapons of all.</p> 2022-04-15 20:00:00 -0500

  6/15/22 2022-06-15 19:00:00 -0500

  7:00 p.m.

  Swamp Fox Bookstore

  Marion

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• Local Food Systems Presentation

  <p>Interested in learning about what Local Food Systems are, their benefits, a Circular Economy, and Local Food System Examples? &nbsp;</p><p>Come attend this virtual event via <strong>Zoom</strong> with the Hiawatha Public Library and Green Iowa AmeriCorps Members at Linn County Sustainability.</p><p>There will be a brief overview of Local Food Systems, their benefits, and a Circular Economy. Following, speaker Ayla Boylen will share information about the Resiliency Hub at the Fillmore Center, and how that contributes to providing local food. There will be a Q&amp;A following the presentation.</p><p>Registration is required to get the zoom link. To register click <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvdeCqrDMqGt3BXt61AF4cL6-vVbql2NEC">here</a></p><p><br></p> 2022-05-04 20:00:00 -0500

  7/22/22 2022-07-22 19:00:00 -0500

  7:00 p.m.

  Hiawatha Public Library

  Hiawatha

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• Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace Virtual Lunch & Learn

  <p>Today’s world and workplaces are experiencing unprecedented struggles and needs related to the mental wellbeing of employees. Research suggests these needs are going to be present throughout &amp; beyond the COVID-19 pandemic &nbsp;making it critical for workplaces to actively pursue initiatives to support mental wellbeing in the workplace.<em><br><br></em>Workplace Well-being is a based on the RISE: Wellness and Resilience Framework™. It is designed to increase awareness of the framework’s four indicators of well-being: safety, connection and belonging, meaning and purpose and efficacy. Workplace Leaders of all levels will gain an understanding of how-to assess &amp; cultivate indicators of wellbeing within the workplace. Leaders will gain confidence in applying key elements within their relationships to influence and support staff mental well-being.</p><p>Please register at https://merakiinstitute.org/event/mwworkplace/ to gain access to this free virtual event.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> 2022-05-02 13:00:00 -0500

  5/18/22 2022-05-18 12:00:00 -0500

  12:00 p.m.

  Tanager Place

  Cedar Rapids

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• YPN Prenatal and Parenting Groups

  <p>YPN offers FREE educational peer support groups for expecting parents or parents with child(ren) ages 0-5.</p><p>When: Thursday evenings (5:30-6pm meal, 6-7:15pm group, 6-7pm on zoom)&nbsp;</p><p>Where: Kirkwood Community College (3rd Floor, Cedar Hall)</p><p>We Offer: Peer/Support groups in English, Spanish, French, Swahili. FREE transportation, FREE meal, FREE childcare during group.</p><p>Parents earn incentive points to use in our We Care Shop. (Diapers, clothing, toys, baby care items and more)</p><p>Learn more at <strong>www.ypniowa.org/join</strong> or call <strong>319-364-8909</strong> to join!</p><ul><li><p><strong>**</strong>Earn 50 We Care Shop points after completion of interest form and initial program intake and 50 additional We Care Shop points after attending 3 virtual or in-person groups!</p></li></ul><p><strong>YPN</strong> strives to <strong>Support</strong>, <strong>Educate</strong>, and <strong>Empower&nbsp;</strong>local families.&nbsp;</p> 2022-05-19 19:00:00 -0500

  5/19/22 2022-05-19 17:30:00 -0500

  5:30 p.m.

  YPN

  Cedar Rapids

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• YPN Prenatal and Parenting Groups

  <p>YPN offers FREE educational peer support groups for expecting parents or parents with child(ren) ages 0-5.</p><p>When: Thursday evenings (5:30-6pm meal, 6-7:15pm group, 6-7pm on zoom)&nbsp;</p><p>Where: Kirkwood Community College (3rd Floor, Cedar Hall)</p><p>We Offer: Peer/Support groups in English, Spanish, French, Swahili. FREE transportation, FREE meal, FREE childcare during group.</p><p>Parents earn incentive points to use in our We Care Shop. (Diapers, clothing, toys, baby care items and more)</p><p>Learn more at <strong>www.ypniowa.org/join</strong> or call <strong>319-364-8909</strong> to join!</p><ul><li><p><strong>**</strong>Earn 50 We Care Shop points after completion of interest form and initial program intake and 50 additional We Care Shop points after attending 3 virtual or in-person groups!</p></li></ul><p><strong>YPN</strong> strives to <strong>Support</strong>, <strong>Educate</strong>, and <strong>Empower&nbsp;</strong>local families.&nbsp;</p> 2022-05-26 19:00:00 -0500

  5/26/22 2022-05-26 17:30:00 -0500

  5:30 p.m.

  YPN

  Cedar Rapids

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• YPN Prenatal and Parenting Groups

  <p>YPN offers FREE educational peer support groups for expecting parents or parents with child(ren) ages 0-5.</p><p>When: Thursday evenings (5:30-6pm meal, 6-7:15pm group, 6-7pm on zoom)&nbsp;</p><p>Where: Kirkwood Community College (3rd Floor, Cedar Hall)</p><p>We Offer: Peer/Support groups in English, Spanish, French, Swahili. FREE transportation, FREE meal, FREE childcare during group.</p><p>Parents earn incentive points to use in our We Care Shop. (Diapers, clothing, toys, baby care items and more)</p><p>Learn more at <strong>www.ypniowa.org/join</strong> or call <strong>319-364-8909</strong> to join!</p><ul><li><p><strong>**</strong>Earn 50 We Care Shop points after completion of interest form and initial program intake and 50 additional We Care Shop points after attending 3 virtual or in-person groups!</p></li></ul><p><strong>YPN</strong> strives to <strong>Support</strong>, <strong>Educate</strong>, and <strong>Empower&nbsp;</strong>local families.&nbsp;</p> 2022-06-02 19:00:00 -0500

  6/02/22 2022-06-02 17:30:00 -0500

  5:30 p.m.

  YPN

  Cedar Rapids

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• YPN Prenatal and Parenting Groups

  <p>YPN offers FREE educational peer support groups for expecting parents or parents with child(ren) ages 0-5.</p><p>When: Thursday evenings (5:30-6pm meal, 6-7:15pm group, 6-7pm on zoom)&nbsp;</p><p>Where: Kirkwood Community College (3rd Floor, Cedar Hall)</p><p>We Offer: Peer/Support groups in English, Spanish, French, Swahili. FREE transportation, FREE meal, FREE childcare during group.</p><p>Parents earn incentive points to use in our We Care Shop. (Diapers, clothing, toys, baby care items and more)</p><p>Learn more at <strong>www.ypniowa.org/join</strong> or call <strong>319-364-8909</strong> to join!</p><ul><li><p><strong>**</strong>Earn 50 We Care Shop points after completion of interest form and initial program intake and 50 additional We Care Shop points after attending 3 virtual or in-person groups!</p></li></ul><p><strong>YPN</strong> strives to <strong>Support</strong>, <strong>Educate</strong>, and <strong>Empower&nbsp;</strong>local families.&nbsp;</p> 2022-06-09 19:00:00 -0500

  6/09/22 2022-06-09 17:30:00 -0500

  5:30 p.m.

  YPN

  Cedar Rapids

  0.0 0

• YPN Prenatal and Parenting Groups

  <p>YPN offers FREE educational peer support groups for expecting parents or parents with child(ren) ages 0-5.</p><p>When: Thursday evenings (5:30-6pm meal, 6-7:15pm group, 6-7pm on zoom)&nbsp;</p><p>Where: Kirkwood Community College (3rd Floor, Cedar Hall)</p><p>We Offer: Peer/Support groups in English, Spanish, French, Swahili. FREE transportation, FREE meal, FREE childcare during group.</p><p>Parents earn incentive points to use in our We Care Shop. (Diapers, clothing, toys, baby care items and more)</p><p>Learn more at <strong>www.ypniowa.org/join</strong> or call <strong>319-364-8909</strong> to join!</p><ul><li><p><strong>**</strong>Earn 50 We Care Shop points after completion of interest form and initial program intake and 50 additional We Care Shop points after attending 3 virtual or in-person groups!</p></li></ul><p><strong>YPN</strong> strives to <strong>Support</strong>, <strong>Educate</strong>, and <strong>Empower&nbsp;</strong>local families.&nbsp;</p> 2022-06-16 19:00:00 -0500

  6/16/22 2022-06-16 17:30:00 -0500

  5:30 p.m.

  YPN

  Cedar Rapids

  0.0 0

• 3rd Thursday at Hoover's presents "Lou Henry Hoover's White House Years"

  <div data-uw-styling-context="true"><div data-block-type="text" data-uw-styling-context="true"><p>When Lou Henry Hoover moved into the White House on March 4, 1929, she looked forward to using her influence to strengthen the areas that were near and dear to her heart: women’s opportunities; the arts; and private philanthropy. The onset of what we now call the Great Depression challenged Lou’s plans, but she saw new opportunities for serving the nation and remained undaunted.</p><p>Lou continued to blaze a trail of achievements that have often been forgotten. She was the first president’s wife to address the nation by radio. She continued the work of updating the White House to accurately reflect its history and documented that work.&nbsp;</p><p>Lou’s private philanthropy led to the building of a school for children in a remote area of rural Virginia, and she sought out and supported local artisans for a number of special projects. Annette Dunlap, author of the soon-to-be-released biography of Lou Henry Hoover, will share stories from Lou’s White House years.</p><p data-uw-styling-context="true"><strong data-uw-styling-context="true">About the speaker:</strong> Annette B. Dunlap is an independent scholar and journalist. She is the author of Frank: The Story of Frances Folsom Cleveland, America’s Youngest First Lady; The Gambler’s Daughter: A Personal and Social History; and Charles Gates Dawes: A Life. Ever since she was a schoolgirl she has enjoyed reading about other people’s lives, and determined at an early age the one day, one of her books would be in the biography section of the library.</p><p data-uw-styling-context="true">This program will be virtual via Zoom. Registration is required to get the Zoom link. To register click <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8816488223423/WN_jiUqdEq0TOK--6xCYXgodg">here</a></p></div></div> 2022-04-05 19:00:00 -0500

  5/19/22 2022-05-19 18:00:00 -0500

  6:00 p.m.

  Hiawatha Public Library

  Hiawatha

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• Courage Ride

  <h5>COURAGE RIDE, HONORING THE LIFE OF SETH BAILEY, IS AN ANNUAL BIKE RIDE WITH MULTIPLE ROUTES OPTIONS THROUGH THE BEAUTIFUL AMISH COUNTRYSIDE NEAR IOWA CITY AND KALONA.</h5><h5>COURAGE RIDE IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THOSE AFFECTED BY SARCOMA CANCER.</h5><h5>Proceeds benefit the&nbsp;Sarcoma Cancer Research Program at the&nbsp;University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center.</h5><p>Courage Ride, an annual charity bike ride benefiting the University of Iowa’s sarcoma cancer research program, will be held Saturday, August 13th at&nbsp;Big Grove Brewery and Taproom in Iowa City. A virtual ride option is also available.</p><p>Five routes will take riders through the scenic Amish countryside near Hills and Kalona and out as far as North English and Millersburg, Iowa.</p><p>Courage Ride&nbsp;honors the life of Seth Bailey, a courageous young man who died at age 25 from sarcoma cancer in 2003. His parents, Jackie and Tom Bailey partnered with Bicyclists of Iowa City (BIC) in 2005 to create a ride that all levels of bicyclists can enjoy.</p><p>Courge Ride organizers anticipate between 500 to 600 bicyclists to register for the event. Beginning at 6:00 a.m., bicyclists will travel on 5 different routes. Routes from Big Grove include lengths of 18, 38 (Seth Bailey Courage Loop), 57, 86 or 100 (The Tom Bailey Century) miles.</p><p>Bicyclists can also participate in a silent auction featuring items from a variety of area businesses, organizations and craftsmen.</p><p>Proceeds Support Sarcoma Cancer Research</p><p>All proceeds from Courage Ride go to the University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center Sarcoma Research Program. Over the past 17 years, Courage Ride has raised over $725,000 for sarcoma cancer research.</p><p>To date, Courage Ride proceeds have seeded numerous sarcoma cancer research grants. Many of those grants have evolved into promising, larger scale research studies. This newfound momentum in the Sarcoma Research Program has created a lot of enthusiasm among researchers, investigators, doctors and cancer care providers at the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center. The results are leading to new advancements, new partnerships and attracting some of the best research talent in the nation. Patient lives are improved as a result of these research studies and the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is gaining worldwide recognition for its expertise in advancing sarcoma research.</p><p>Courage Ride’s mission is more crucial than ever considering that funding for cancer research has been shrinking over the past 10 years, according to the American Association for Cancer Research. Yet cancer remains one of the nation’s costliest diseases.&nbsp;The American Cancer Society’s 2022 estimates for soft tissue sarcomas in the United States (these statistics include both adults and children) project that 13,130 new soft tissue sarcomas will be diagnosed (7,470 cases in males and 5,660 cases in females) and 5,270 Americans (2,840 males and 2,430 females) are expected to die of soft tissue sarcomas.&nbsp;Over 100 adults and children in Iowa are diagnosed with sarcoma each year. Sarcoma receives one to two percent of all cancer research funding.</p><p>Discount For Early Registration</p><p>Registration is now open. Early adult registration is $75 (through Friday, August 5). Beginning August 6, adult registration is $85. On-site registration Friday, August 12 and 12 is $90. Youth registration (13-17) is $15. Registration includes breakfast and lunch, entertaining rest stops and SAG support. Live music will be held throughout the afternoon.</p><p>Visit&nbsp;www.CourageRide.org&nbsp;for more information about the event including registration, route maps, parking, or to make a donation.&nbsp;</p><p>ABOUT THE RIDE</p><ul><li>Start/finish location: Big Grove Brewery and Taproom in Iowa City</li><li>Over 600 riders are expected to register</li><li>5 total routes, ranging from a 18 miles to a century ride (18, 38, 57, 86, 100 miles)</li><li>Registration at Big Grove opens at 6 a.m.</li><li>Includes breakfast and lunch</li><li>Rest stops with food, drinks and live music</li><li>Cyclists receive detailed maps, SAG support and bike mechanics</li><li>Courage Ride jerseys available to order</li><li>A silent auction at Big Grove featuring items from area businesses, organizations and craftsmen</li><li>Adult-Early Registration (through Friday, August 5th) $75</li><li>Adult-Week of Registration (starting Saturday, August 6) $85</li><li>On-site registration Friday, August 12 and 13 is $90.</li><li>Youth (13-17) $15</li><li>Children 12 &amp; under are free.</li></ul><p>Visit&nbsp;CourageRide.org for route maps, registration information or to make a donation.&nbsp;</p><p>Also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!</p><p>Join us for this fun event and help us "Fight Sarcoma Cancer. Together."</p> 2022-04-02 17:00:00 -0500

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  6:00 a.m.

  Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

  Iowa City

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