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News from August 2021

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Census Bureau: 0.9% of people in Tama identified as multi-racial in 2019

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 31, 2021

Of the 2,769 citizens living in Tama in 2019, 99.1 percent said they were only one race, while 0.9 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in January.

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Census Bureau: 74.1 percent of people in Radcliffe were old enough to vote in 2019

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 31, 2021

Of the 633 citizens living in Radcliffe in 2019, 469 were old enough to vote as of Jan. 26, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

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Census Bureau: 1.9% of people in Sully identified as multi-racial in 2019

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 30, 2021

Of the 828 citizens living in Sully in 2019, 98.1 percent said they were only one race, while 1.9 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in January.

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Census Bureau: 67.4 percent of people in Prairie were old enough to vote in 2019

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 30, 2021

Of the 2,091 citizens living in Prairie in 2019, 1,410 were old enough to vote as of Jan. 26, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

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Coffee with the Mayor

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2021

Mayor Michael L. Hansen will host a Coffee with the Mayor the first Saturday of each month from 10 – 11 a.m.

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Harvest Market at 13th Street

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2021

13th Street District Harvest Market will feature 30+ unique vendors and live musical performances.

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Writers@Grinnell Welcomes Melissa Febos and Donika Kelly

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2021

Melissa Febos is the author of the memoir Whip Smart and two essay collections: Abandon Me, a LAMBDA Literary Award finalist and Publishing Triangle Award finalist, and Girlhood, a national bestseller, which was released on March 30.

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Arts & the Everyday: Ceramics Exhibit Sep 2-25

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2021

Art and the Everyday highlights the work of members of the Grinnell Area Arts Council's Ceramics Studio, inviting work from every member of the studio at every level of experience and proficiency.

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South Skunk Blues Society's 2021 Bowlful of Blues on September 5

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2021

The 28th Bowlful of Blues again brings the best in Iowa and regional/national touring blues talent to the gorgeous Maytag Park in Newton, complete with Hollywood-style performance stage!

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DMACC Statement Regarding Impact of Current Global Events & Available Resources

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2021

Our college community is deeply concerned by the events that are unfolding in Afghanistan, and we want to reach out to our students, staff, faculty and our community to express our support and solidarity.

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Intro to Ceramics: Handbuilding on September 1

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2021

Hand-building is the essential introduction to ceramics! Learn basic clay handling, studio etiquette, and hand-building techniques including coils, pinch pots and slabs.

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Welcoming the class of 2025

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2021

Setting foot today in their first Grinnell College classrooms in itself will be an immense achievement for the class of 2025.

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Cruise-in at 13th Street District

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2021

The 13th Street District will be hosting a free family friendly event featuring “Classic Cars, Timeless Tunes and Good Eats.”

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Proud to Know Newton Radio Show

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2021

The Proud to Know Newton radio show, hosted by Craig Armstrong and produced by KCOB, is aired every Thursday at 6 p.m. on KCOB 95.9 FM & AM 1280.

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Census Bureau: 87.8 percent of people in Parnell were old enough to vote in 2019

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 29, 2021

Of the 221 citizens living in Parnell in 2019, 194 were old enough to vote as of Jan. 26, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

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Census Bureau: nobody in Stout identified as multi-racial in 2019

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 29, 2021

All 187 citizens living in Stout in 2019 were white, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in January.

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East Central Iowa News area weekly mass times

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 28, 2021

The following parishes in the East Central Iowa News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Census Bureau: 90.9 percent of people in Owasa were old enough to vote in 2019

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 28, 2021

Of the 22 citizens living in Owasa in 2019, 20 were old enough to vote as of Jan. 26, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

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Census Bureau: 3.5% of people in Steamboat Rock identified as multi-racial in 2019

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 28, 2021

Of the 283 citizens living in Steamboat Rock in 2019, 96.5 percent said they were only one race, while 3.5 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in January.

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Census Bureau: 0.8% of people in State Center identified as multi-racial in 2019

By East Central Iowa News | Aug 27, 2021

Of the 1,661 citizens living in State Center in 2019, 99.2 percent said they were only one race, while 0.8 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in January.