Ottumwa Days A month after the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the U.S. into World War II, 29-year-old attorney Richard Nixon signed up to do his part. He left his law practice in Whittier, California for a job at the Office of Emergency Management in Washington D.C. Then in June 1942, he received a commission […]
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History-making Hiawatha City Councilmember Aime Wichtendahl is running for the Iowa House
Hiawatha City Councilmember Aime Wichtendahl is running for the Iowa House of Representatives in District 80. Democrat Art Staed currently represents the Linn County district, which cover Hiawatha, Robins and part of Cedar Rapids, but he announced last week he’s running for the Iowa Senate seat held by fellow Democrat Todd Taylor, who, in turn, […]
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Ken’s Magic Shop keeps an intergenerational art alive in Iowa
From the ancient oracles who conjured voices and visions in Greek temples to the latest illusionist on America’s Got Talent, the art of magic only endures if its secrets are shared with the next generation. That intergenerational legacy is on full display at Ken’s Magic Shop in Hiawatha, where the shop’s owner, 73-year-old Ken Marlin, […]
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Thousand Island dressing for success: The Reuben review 2023
You know, the Reuben is one of those sandwiches that you can probably find on at least half of the menus in America, and it will be, in many cases, fine. Pretty good even, if you’re into that sort of thing. But they are rarely special. And so, readers, we’re here to take you on […]
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Maddie Poppe will perform in Hiawatha next month
Maddie Poppe will be performing in Hiawatha, on Aug. 14, it was announced on Wednesday. The Season 16 American Idol winner will be playing at Stillwater Coffee Company (1275 N Center Point Rd), according to a news release for the event. Cedar Rapids-based artist Alisabeth Von Presley will open for Poppe. “Ticket prices are $35, […]
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Wolfe Eye Clinic discloses data breech, says hackers may have accessed confidential customer data
Wolfe Eye Clinic disclosed on Tuesday it had experienced a data breech earlier this year in which the personal information of its customers may have been stolen. “On February 8, 2021, Wolfe Eye Clinic was the target of a cybersecurity attack that involved an unauthorized third party attempting to gain access to our computer network,” […]
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Your Village: Why is there an elementary school named after Nixon in Iowa?
Have a question about what’s going on in your community? Ask Little Village. Submit your questions through the Your Village feature on our homepage, or email us at editor@littlevillagemag.com. There’s a Nixon Elementary in Hiawatha?????? Why would they name a school after Nixon?? —GM, Coralville, via the Your Village feature on LV’s homepage. Timing, they […]
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Aime Wichtendahl, Iowa’s first trans elected official, reflects on coming out, her run for Hiawatha City Council and Iowa’s COVID-19 failures
Aime Wichtendahl didn’t run for office until 2015, but she’s been intrigued by politics for more than three decades. “When I was 8 years old, I remember following the ’88 presidential election between Bush and Dukakis,” she said. “And interestingly, I was really mad at my parents for voting for Dukakis. Which is weird now […]
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Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha and Marion public libraries will resume curbside hold pick-up
The public libraries in Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha and Marion will resume curbside hold pick-up of library materials on Friday, May 22. The libraries, which are part of the Metro Library Network, are currently closed to the public to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. They are working on a “phased approach to reopening and providing […]
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Three Linn County libraries to eliminate fines for overdue materials
The public libraries in Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha and Marion are moving forward with the elimination of fines for overdue materials in an effort to better support and serve the community. The policy change has been approved by the boards of trustees of all three libraries. Cedar Rapids Public Library (CRPL) director Dara Schmidt said the next step is
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Linn County library laggards can do good and pay off their fines this month by donating food items
The public libraries in Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha and Marion are accepting donations for nonperishable food items. For each item donated until Nov. 30, individuals will have $1 taken off of their fines for overdue materials. Those who have no fines but want to participate are also welcome to donate food items.
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Film screenings launch Regenerative Landscapes initiative
Inhabit screenings Sunday, Jan. 17 at 1:30 p.m. Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center, 120 E. Boyson Rd. in Hiawatha Sunday, Jan. 24 at 1:30 pm Shambaugh Auditorium, University of Iowa Main Library Several Iowa organizations are partnering to host film screenings in Hiawatha (Jan. 17) and Iowa City (Jan. 24) to raise awareness around environmental issues. […]
