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Brown namescampaign posts

CEDAR FALLS -- Mayor Jim Brown announced several leadership positions on his re-election committee.

Robert J. "Bob" Brown, co-chair and treasurer, and Drew Stensland, co-chair, are guiding the effort.

The committee is made up of more than 40 Cedar Falls residents.

School officesclosed Monday

WATERLOO — All Waterloo Schools buildings and offices will be closed from 8 a.m. to noon Monday due to district meetings.

Offices will return to normal working hours Tuesday.

League hostsannual meeting

WATERLOO -- The League of Women Voters of Black Hawk-Bremer Counties is holding its annual celebration/fundraiser on Women’s Equality Day, Aug. 26, from 10 a.m. until noon, with a 9:30 a.m. check-in, at the YWCA, 425 Lafayette St.

The theme of the celebration is “Generations Strong: Celebrating Our Past, Present and Future.”

The program includes a one-woman play about suffrage leader Carrie Chapman Catt, performed by Jane Cox, and a comedy, “Misbehaving Women,” performed by Cheryl Mullenbach. In addition, Joy Briscoe, YWCA marketing and development director, will share her message, “Why the Y.” Brunch will be provided, and there will be a silent auction. Tickets are $35.

The league is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. Proceeds from the fundraiser help to pay for league programming.

RSVPs, with payment, are required to attend. Send checks payable to LWV BHB Fundraiser to League Vice President Cindy Wells, 2300 West Seventh St., Waterloo, IA 50702. They are due Monday.

University Ave.section to close

CEDAR FALLS -- University Avenue will be closed between Rasmusson Towing, 9716 University Ave., and the Hillcrest Park apartments, 9614 University Ave., beginning Sept. 5 for six to eight weeks for the Greenhill Road extension project.

A detour and signing will be put in place which routes traffic around the construction on Hudson Road, West 27th Street and Union Road. Questions may be directed to the Cedar Falls Engineering Division at 268-5161.

Fall candidateforums slated

WATERLOO -- The League of Women Voters of Black Hawk-Bremer Counties announces the schedule for fall candidate forums in Cedar Falls and Waterloo school and municipal elections:

The public is encouraged to attend these forums. For updates on league events, go to lwvbhb.org and the group's Facebook page.

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