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As a way to help promote reading and exercise, the

As a way to help promote reading and exercise, the StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT. It was developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library. The Iowa City Downtown District is excited to introduce this new event for the community to enjoy this Spring and get outside. The Downtown Iowa City StoryWalk® has begun and will be up through the month of April.
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The Northside Neighborhood book features "Some Dinosaurs are Small," written by Charlotte Voake, with 12 stops. The route is approximately 1 mile long and should take about 30 minutes to complete. Participating locations will have the book open and displayed in their front windows so attendees can safely read the pages from outside. The book was selected by local bookstore, @prairielightsbooks, where it is available for purchase.
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Print off the StoryWalk® map or pick up your copy at the @iowacitypubliclibrary. Follow the route to read the book in order and bring a pen or pencil to write down the missing word or clue from the pages. Turn in your completed card at the end for a chance to win a copy of the book!
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Visit https://downtowniowacity.com/downtown-iowa-city-storywalk/ for more details!
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The Downtown Iowa City StoryWalk® has begun! Kids

The Downtown Iowa City StoryWalk® has begun! Kids and families are invited to come downtown during the month of April to get outside and enjoy the warmer weather while getting some exercise and doing some reading.
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The Downtown Iowa City StoryWalk® features two different books, one in Downtown and one in the Northside neighborhood. The Downtown story hosts 18 stops and features the book "We Are Water Protectors," an award-winning children's book written by Carole Lindstrom. The route is approximately 1 mile long and should take about 30 minutes to complete. Participating locations will have the book open and displayed in their front windows so attendees can safely read the pages from outside. The book was selected by local bookstore, @prairielightsbooks, where it is available for purchase.
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Print off the StoryWalk® map or pick up your copy at the @iowacitypubliclibrary. Follow the route to read the book in order and bring a pen or pencil to write down the missing word or clue from the pages. Turn in your completed card at the end for a chance to win a copy of the book!
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Visit https://downtowniowacity.com/downtown-iowa-city-storywalk/ for more details!
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#thisisiowa #downtowniowacity #storywalk #pennytilekitchen thinkiowacity

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March 31 marks the end of Downtown's Women's Month

March 31 marks the end of Downtown's Women's Month features and we couldn't be more proud to end our campaign on a special note with a special group of influential women.
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The Downtown Women of Impact today, March 31st is Iowa Women's Basketball Coach Lisa Bluder, her coaching staff, and the entire @iowawbb team. As trailblazers in leading by example, with integrity and no excuses, conquering adversity with grace, and demonstrating what it means to represent women in collaboration and community, this team has inspired us during a year when it meant more than most. While their NCAA Tournament dance to the Sweet 16 allowed us to connect downtown and enjoy their run, we truly celebrate Coach Bluder's approach and development of a positive work life culture and her golden touch on the Iowa City community. The Iowa Women's Basketball team is motivated, team-driven, hard working, and joyful.
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Congratulations Team!
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These 31 featured days of inspiring women were nominated by peers, employers, employees, and friends.
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#empoweredwomenempowertheworld #womensmonth #downtowniowacity

March is Women's Month and Downtown Iowa City is c

March is Women's Month and Downtown Iowa City is celebrating all month long by featuring a nominated Downtown Woman of Impact every day.
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The Downtown Woman of Impact today, March 30th is Amber Neville. Amber is the co-owner of Willow & Stock the gorgeous independent floral shop located in the heart of the Northside neighborhood. She is a champion not only for the Northside neighborhood and schools, but an inspiring advocate for small business partnerships. Building a business that puts into action what values they find most important, Willow and Stock works with local farms, invests in sustainable products, and supports valuable non-profit efforts, Amber is someone who looks out for all. Neville is witty, brilliant, and incredibly inspiring.
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Congratulations Amber!
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Stay tuned each day. These 31 featured women were nominated by peers, employers, employees, and friends.
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#empoweredwomenempowertheworld
#womensmonth #downtowniowacity

March is Women's Month and Downtown Iowa City is c

March is Women's Month and Downtown Iowa City is celebrating all month long by featuring a nominated Downtown Woman of Impact every day.
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The Downtown Woman of Impact for March 29th is Susan Felker. Susan is a long-time Downtown patron turned business owner that left the UI Tippie College of Business to open a retail store during the height of the pandemic. For those that know her, it makes perfect sense that her intellectual acuity, highly researched business plan, tenacity, passion, and work ethic has led to the opening of one of Downtown's best new retail environments in the Prairie Kitchen Store. Susan and her family have strengthened downtown with their addition and she graciously shares her journey with those seeking a similar retail path. She is sharp, studious, and caters to the love of cooking around a well set table with friends.
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Congratulations Susan!
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#empoweredwomenempowertheworld
#womensmonth

March is Women's Month and Downtown Iowa City is c

March is Women's Month and Downtown Iowa City is celebrating all month long by featuring a nominated Downtown Woman of Impact every day.
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The Downtown Woman of Impact for March 28th is Cindy Clark. Cindy is an Iowa City realtor with a contagious personality. Clark is someone who knows the Iowa City area better than anyone and has worn many different hats as a volunteer, festival organizer, business owner, realtor and dedicated community member, she is always happy to help anyone out. She is strong, willing and deeply caring.
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Congratulations Cindy
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Stay tuned each day. These 31 featured women were nominated by peers, employers, employees, and friends.
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#empoweredwomenempowertheworld
#womensmonth

March is Women's Month and Downtown Iowa City is c

March is Women's Month and Downtown Iowa City is celebrating all month long by featuring a nominated Downtown Woman of Impact every day.
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The Downtown Woman of Impact today, March 27th is Ritu Jain. Ritu is the owner of Textiles. Ritu has a natural talent for bringing people together - she sparks community engagement wherever she goes. She is an exceptional entrepreneur, and the happiness ambassador with a near spiritual love for ice cream and nachos. She is kind, thoughtful, and innovative.
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Congratulations Ritu!
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Stay tuned each day. These 31 featured women were nominated by peers, employers, employees, and friends.
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#Downtowniowacity #empoweredwomenempowertheworld #womensmonth

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