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Patients at UI Children's Hospital get to experience a piece of RAGBRAI
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Ahead of thousands of cyclists dipping their tires in the Missouri River Sunday, patients at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital got a little taste of the Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa. The Child Life Team and the Injury Prevention team recreated the experience of RAGBRAI by allowing patients to travel around the oval hallway of the 12th floor.
Washington Chamber Welcomes Another 3 New Members
The Washington Chamber of Commerce has welcomed three new members. Northside Diner, East Washington Auto Wash, and Walmart. Northside Diner is only open for lunch, but they are soon opening for dinner too: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday:10:30 am-3:00 pm. They are closed on Wednesdays and Sundays. East Washington Auto Wash is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, and Walmart has all of your household or outdoor items and groceries. You can learn more about the Washington Chamber of Commerce by visiting their website.
Greiner Buildings and Plaza Grand Re-Opening Alive After 5
Greiner Buildings is thrilled to announce the long-awaited reopening of Greiner Plaza. After extensive renovations, their state-of-the-art Greiner Plaza is ready to welcome visitors back. Join them for an evening of celebration, live entertainment, and community spirit at the Alive After 5 event hosted by Greiner Buildings and Plaza tenants. The celebration will be held on Friday, August, 2nd, beginning at 3pm with a Chamber Ribbon Cutting and Main Street Red Carpet Celebration. From 3-6pm there will be tours, food and drinks, and at 4:30pm there will be a Special Elvis Performance. Greiner Plaza is located at 120 E. Main St, Washington.
Kalona Chamber Of Commerce Seeking State Fair Volunteers
The Iowa State Fair is drawing closer, and the Kalona Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers to help represent the City. The Kalona Chamber has attended the State Fair since 1985 in an effort to promote the City and bring attention to their numerous businesses. This year, they plan to be at the Fair from Friday, August 9 to Sunday, August 18, with volunteers needed for morning, afternoon, or driving shifts. Morning shifts run from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., afternoon shifts are 1:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and driving shifts are 5:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Volunteers will be in an air-conditioned building and can expect to help with restocking, answering questions, operating the cash register, and bagging items.
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