Kirkwood
Adds to Campus Tree Population
Posted 1 May 2009
The
threat of impending rain didn't dampen the spirits for a crew of
dignitaries, faculty and students at Kirkwood Community College. May 6
was a day of digging and planting as the college accepted 42 trees on
the Cedar Rapids main campus.
The May planting was the latest in a long series of greening efforts on
the past of Trees Forever and Alliant Energy, joiningwith Kirkwood in
the periodic "We Dig Your District" installations. Over the past two
decades, hundreds of trees have been planted, some now providing
substantial shade and wildlife protection across the 680 acres of
rolling hillsides, parking lots and campus buildings.
The light-hearted, productive event was tempered with a bittersweet
anniversary. Kirkwood President Mick Starcevich recalled the loss of
long-time Parks & Natural Resources Professor Steve Atherton during
his remarks.
"As we look across this beautiful campus, we remember that we lost
Steve a year ago today. He would have loved to be here. This was really
his element, adding natural beauty and worth to Kirkwood with trees
like these. We miss him and dedicate this work to his memory today,"
Starcevich said.
Atherton's colleagues noted a spot near the new Kirkwood Horticulture
and Floral Careers building, where a memorial area and tree planting
will continue to commemorate the late professor's work in Iowa.
The latest tree installation underscores another attribute of the
Kirkwood Cedar Rapids campus.
"Seeing these trees reminds us at Kirkwood that every native species of
tree in Iowa is found on our campus today. This partnership with
Alliant and Trees Forever is a big reason why we can say that,"
Starcevich added.
Good
Seats Remain for
Gretchen Wilson and .38 Special
Posted 16 April 2009
Good
seats remian for this summer's Delaware County Fair Concert Events.
Gretchen Wilson will appear Thursday, July 16 and .38 Special will
perform Friday July 17. Both shows are slated to begin at 8:30 PM.
VIP tickets remain for .38 Special inlcuding reserved seating and all
you care to eat and drink.
For more information, contact the Delaware County Fair at 563.927.6449
Anamosa
Chamber Announces
Pack the Park Lineup
Posted 10 April 2009
The
Anamosa Chamber of Commerce is hosting a new event this summer, Pack
the Park. The event will be held from 5:00PM - 8:00PM the third
Friday of the month from June to September.
Pack the Park will be held at Chamber Park, between The National
Motorcycle Museum and REC.
The PACK the PARK Committee is offering food and game space for
business leaders who would like to join in our celebration and make
some money for your business or organization over the warmer months.
Contact the Anamosa Chamber of Commerce for more details
The Lineup
June 19th
Bad Habits Band
July 17th
Swing Crew
August 21st
Stranded in Iowa
September 18th
mcphisto
Monticello
Chamber Announces
"Uptown Friday Night" Line-up
Posted 2 April 2009
Come
and enjoy the food, fun, and music! FREE admission! Located next to
City Hall on Sycamore Street. These GREAT events start at 5 p.m. and
end at 9 p.m. In the event of rain, all activities will be moved into
the community building. Fun for the whole family with lots of kid's
activities sponsored by the Ross Elizabeth Baty Public Library and
great food vendor.
June
12
The
band mcphisto will rock the crowd with their covers of hard rock
standars and thier own stuff. Check out their website.
Sponsors:
Above & Beyond Home Heathcare and Hospice, The Cone Shoppe,
Goettsch Funeral Home, Keleher's Jewelry, and REM Electric.
Food vendors are the Monticello Jaycees, Advancement Services of Jones
County, and the Monticello Commercial Club. The Monticello Chamber will
sponsor the beverage tent.
July
10
The
band Monkey Business will be playing "Classic Rock" tunes
from Aerosmith to ZZ Top. Check out their website.
Sponsors:
None yet. Contact Kris at the Monticello Chamber of
Commerce!! 319-465-5626
Food vendors are the Monticello Eagles and the Monticello Commercial
Club. The Monticello Chamber will sponsor the beverage tent.
August
14
The
band Bad Habits will be playing Classic Rock. Check out their website.
Sponsors:
None yet. Contact Kris at the Monticello Chamber of
Commerce!! 319-465-5626
Food vendors are the Venture Crew and the Monticello Commercial Club.
The Monticello Chamber will sponsor the beverage tent.
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