Coralville Courier

Notice of Revised Agenda - Planning and Zoning Commission

IOWA CITY, IA. -- A revised agenda has been posted for the upcoming meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission.

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Coralville 4thFEST!

CORALVILLE, IA. -- On July 3, spread out blankets, set up lawn chairs, and take in two FREE concerts on the main stage, beginning at 6:00 pm with opening act The Diplomats of Solid Sound. Dennis DeYoung: The Music of STYX will headline the evening event at 8:00 pm.

Independence Day includes the 4th of July parade at 10:00 am, a pancake breakfast at Northwest Junior High, performance groups, games, and activities. Enjoy the Community Band at 8:30 pm and a spectacular fireworks show at dark.

A carnival will be held in the Coralville Community Aquatic Center parking lot starting at 3 pm today, and beginning at noon daily July 3 through July 5. As always, there will be a variety of fantastic food options available on July 3 and 4.

Special thanks to all our sponsors, including:
Glory Level: Coral Ridge Mall, Gazette Communications, KXIC/100.7 The FOX, Quality Care, and the City of Coralville.
Stars and Stripes Level: Barker Rentals, Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Diehl Law Office, Hawkeye Harley-Davidson, Hills Bank, Howard R. Green Co., Hy-Vee Foods, MidWest One Bank, Rockwell Collins, and Southgate Development.
Parade Sponsors: Bachmeier Carpet One, Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service, Hills Bank, King's Auto Repair, Dick Meyers, and US Bank.

For more information, including a complete schedule of events and parade map, visit the 4thFEST page at www.coralville.org.

Notice of Agenda - Historic Preservation Committee

A new agenda has been posted for the upcoming meeting of the Historic Preservation Committee on Thursday, July 09, 2009. The meeting will begin at 6 PM ( Emma Harvat Hall, City Hall ).

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Editor's Note:  On the agenda, the issuance of *certificates of appropriateness.*  Seriously now, just who do some of these people think they are telling you what is 'appropriate' or not? 

Notice of Agenda - Civil Service Commission

IOWA CITY, IA. -- A new agenda has been posted for the upcoming meeting of the Civil Service Commission on Tuesday, July 07, 2009. The meeting will begin at 8:15 AM ( City Manager's Conference Room ).

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Editor's Note:  So is there enough on the agenda to even justify a meeting and waste city resources?

ICPL Sponsoring July 10 Friday Night Concert: Euforquestra

The Iowa City Public Library is proud to sponsor the Friday Night Concert featuring Euforquestra in downtown Iowa City on July 10, as part of its celebration of five years in its new building.

What: The free Friday Night Concert of Euforquestra on July 10 is sponsored by Iowa City Public Library. The Iowa City Public Library is also open till 8 p.m. on Fridays, so stop in and pick up a good book!

Who: Euforquestra: Originally from Iowa City, Iowa, having recently relocated to Fort Collins, Colo., Eufórquestra (pronounced "yoo-fohr-keh-struh" -euphoria+orchestra) has been touring more than ever and is continuing to take its progressive, genre-crossing afro-jazz-funk fusions to new horizons. Emerging as a musical powerhouse, Eufórquestra is quickly spreading its self-proclaimed “Afro-Caribbean-Barnyard-Funk;” a unique, rhythmic blend of sound, integrating such genres as Afrobeat, Reggae, Afro-Cuban, Samba, Soca, Funk, Salsa, and Dub. Eufórquestra’s music appeals to anyone and everyone, with a sound that “explodes, dances and melts in your ear with sheer bliss” (Chris M. Slawecki; AllAboutJazz.com). As percussionist and lead vocalist Matt Grundstad puts it, "Eufórquestra just wants to make people dance.”

When: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 10

Where: Weatherdance Fountain Stage outside the Sheraton Iowa City Hotel in Downtown Iowa City. Bring your own lawn chairs to be the most comfortable. Seating on City Plaza is limited.

Editor's Note:  Budget cuts anyone?  Anyone?

50+ Singles Dinner for July 2009

IOWA CITY, IA. -- The Senior Center 50+ singles dinner for the month of July will be 6:00 p.m. Saturday, July 11 , 2009 at The Motley Cow, 160 N Linn St., Iowa City. RSVP by 7/9/2009 to Carroll at 319-341-5930 or carrollnovak@aol.com.

The 50+ singles group is an affiliate of the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center. It is an informal group of widowed, never married and divorced singles who gather to laugh, share and make new connections of friendship and caring. The group meets weekly for breakfast on Saturdays from 9:30 - 11 AM at the Old Country Buffet at Coral Ridge Mall, and for dinner the second or third Saturday of each month at 6 PM at local restaurants.

For further information, contact Susan Rogusky at 319/356-5224 or susan-rogusky@iowa-city.org.

Editor's Note:  Why is city employee Susan Rogusky being paid to do this?  Why are city resources being used to do this?  This is the kind of thing that needs to be questioned folks.  These things can take place without the city getting involved.

UI earns 'Best Buy' designation in new Fiske Guide

In the face of today's rising tuition rates, students and families in all economic circumstances are looking for ways to get the best value for their education. The Fiske Guide to Colleges 2010 has supplied one answer, naming the University of Iowa one of its 44 "Best Buy" universities.

The UI is one of 20 public colleges from across the country selected as "Best Buys" and is the only Big Ten university to have the title. Two other Iowa institutions, Iowa State University and Cornell College in Mount Vernon, are also included in the Best Buy list.

"The University of Iowa strives to offer a high quality education for an affordable cost, so it is particularly gratifying to be recognized in the Fiske Guide for these efforts," said Michael Barron, UI director of admissions and assistant provost for enrollment services.

The Fiske Guide does not rank universities numerically, but assesses the strengths and weaknesses of more than 330 colleges and universities in the United States, Canada and Great Britain. The 44 "Best Buy" selections were based on the quality of academic offerings in relation to the cost of attendance. To determine the list, Fiske researchers combined the cost data with academic and other lifestyle information about each college and university to determine what institutions offer really remarkable educational opportunities at a relatively modest cost.

"One of the lesser-known facts of life about higher education in the U.S. is that price and quality do not always go hand-in-hand," says Fiske. The guide calls the UI "a bargain compared to other Big Ten schools such as Michigan, Wisconsin and Illinois, and adds "Iowa is world-famous for its creative writing program and Writers' Workshop."

The University of Iowa has been named a Best Buy in the 2006-2010 Fiske Guides, as well several others in past years.

For more information on the Fiske Guide, visit http://www.sourcebookscollege.com and http://fiskeguide.com. For more information on UI Admissions, see http://www.uiowa.edu/admissions/.

Party in the Park: Mercer Park

Mercer Park at 2701 Bradford Drive in Iowa City is the site of next week's "Party in the Park," scheduled Tuesday, June 30 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Neighbors and friends of all ages are invited to gather for an evening of fun, with music by Kalimbaman, who will be performing original music on the kalimba, an African instrument. The event will also feature games, arts and crafts, and ice cream.

There is no charge to participate. Seating is limited, so please bring your own chairs or blankets. The next "Party in the Park" will be held Tuesday, July 9 at Court Hill Shelter #1.

Party in the Park events are sponsored by the City of Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department and Neighborhood Services. For more information, contact Joyce Carroll at Parks & Recreation at 356-5223 or Marcia Bollinger at Neighborhood Services at 356-5237.

Editor's Note:  Budget cuts anyone?  Anyone?  Why does Iowa City NEED a neighborhood services department?  As if people NEED to be entertained by government?  That's not a proper role of government. 

Be Creative With Crafts at ICPL on Saturday, 6/27

The Iowa City Public Library will hold a "Be Creative With Crafts" program for 4th--6th graders registered for the Summer Reading Program on Saturday, June 27th, from 3:00--5:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A.

The crafting program will include making 6 different craft items including journal covers, container decorating, origami, dream catchers, Ojos de Dios, and refrigerator magnets. Kids are encouraged to bring their journal from their Summer Reading Program bag to cover along with an aluminum soup can or other tin can to create a fun container.

The program is free and there is no registration. For any further information or questions, please call the Children's Room at 356-5200, option 6.

Editor's Note:  Budget cuts anyone?  Anyone?

Campaign for Liberty and UI Students for Austrian Economics Present a FREE film and discussion

Film: Fiat Empire
About: Our $11 Trillion Dollar National Debt and the Federal Reserve System
Where: Iowa City Public Library Meeting Room A
When: Friday 6-26 6pm

For additional information contact Dustin Krutsinger, Campaign For Liberty Local Coordinator
www.campaignforliberty.com
319-466-9355