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New Marion Communications Specialist Hired
Taryn Hildenbrand was hired as Marion's new Communications Specialist. She was the events and communications intern last summer and has since supported the Parks and Recreation Department in a part-time capacity. She begins her new role at City Hall on Monday, July 6.
Vandals Destroy Restrooms
at Riverside, Jones Parks
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The city said Tuesday that a string of vandalisms happened at parks in Cedar Rapids.
Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation said Tuesday morning that vandals destroyed the men’s restroom at Riverside Park in Czech Village.
Later on Tuesday afternoon, the department shared another post of a broken toilet in the men’s restroom at the Parkview Pavilion in Jones Park. It says this also appeared to be destroyed by vandals.
Both will be closed until further notice for repairs to be made.
Summer, Short & Sweet
It always seems like summer is here, and then it's gone. The calendar might say three months, but lit feels like three weeks. Maybe it's because everyone is busy with going to the beach, planning vacations, participating in sports, holidays and other things, that the time seems to fly by.
Schools are already putting out the supply list for the school year and the stores are advertising new clothes, shoes, and supplies.
Let's slow down a little. Let's put away the phones and computer for a minute and let's enjoy summer while we can. Let's stop blaming the rain, and the heat and humidity fand making other excuses for why we can't go outside and do something fun.
The clock is ticking ... colder weather is just a few months away. Stop and smell the roses. Summer won't be here forever.
Chelsey's Dream Softball Tournament took place earlier this summer in Anamosa. Photo by Cindy Petersen
Upcoming Activities
Fresh Air Fridays
Friday July 10, 10 am Pinicon Ridge
Enjoy a family-friendly pop-up event at Pinicon Ridge Park in Central City, 10-11:30 a.m. for exciting hands-on activities. Collect stamps on your Fresh Air Friday Passport each week. Attend three or more dates over the summer for a prize. Activities are geared towards kids ages 4-12, but all are welcome.
Other Upcoming Activities
- Friday, July 10 – Pop-Up Acts in the Artway featuring Tangle Creek – 6-8 p.m. – Uptown Artway
- Friday, July 10 – Moonlit Movie Series featuring "How to Train Your Dragon" – 7 p.m. – Lowe Park
- Wyoming Fair, Wyoming, Iowa July 10-12
- Saturday, July 11 - General Store Pub in Stone city - 1:30-4:30 pm, Jones County Art
- Click here for more events
