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News["Big Ten Tourney Action"] = ["new","<p>Congratulations to the Hawkeye wrestlers who secured the Big Ten title last weekend.  And, congratulations to the Hawkeye women's basketball team which saw their run to through the conference tournament come seconds shy of victory (with suspect officiating too).  Great performances by Iowa athletes last weekend.</p><p>On Thursday, March 11 at 2:30pm, the Iowa men will play Michigan for the third time this year in the opening rounds of the Big Ten Tournament.</p><p>You can catch all that action on the Big Ten Network or at the Crystal City Sports Pub.  We'll update the IOWA Hotline (703.237.IOWA) with game times should the Hawks advance.</p>"];
News["10-21!"] = ["new","<strong>No Pick the Record Winner in '09/10 - First Time Ever!!</strong><p>For the first time in the long and storied history of the Capital Area Iowa Club's \"Pick the Record\" contest, there is no winner.  The annual contest asks you to submit your predictions for the regular season record for Iowa men's basketball.  The closest entry was 14 wins.  Who could have guessed that such pre-season pessimism would prove overly optimistic?  The Hawks ended the regular season at 10-21.</p>"];
News["Calling all DC-area Daily Iowan Alums!"] = ["new", "<strong>Reception on March 16</strong><p> Di Publisher Bill Casey is visiting Washington, DC and hosting and alumni reception next Tuesday, March 16.  If you are a DI alumo or know others who are, email Cori Zarek at corizarek@gmail.com for more information"];
News["Hawkeye Open Golf Outing"] = ["new", "<strong>Save the Date - Friday, April 30</strong><p>The 2010 Hawkeye Open is scheduled for Friday afternoon, April 30 to be held at the Ft. Meade course.  More details on fees and contests to follow.</p><p>Former Iowa women's golf coach, Diane Thomason, plans to play with us!</p><p>Need your help!  Ft. Meade is a restricted course and while they have agreed to let us play, things would go much smoother if we had a sponsor.  So, if you are an active or retired service member (whether a golfer or not), please contact Larry Larson (larryr_larson@msn.com) to work the details.</p><p>Already know you want to play then email Larry to sign up! </p>"];
News["Join Us May 1st to Honor Iowa's Greatest Generation"] = ["new", "<p>On Saturday, May 1, 2010, an Honor Flight carrying 100 WWII veterans from north central Iowa will arrive in Washington, DC for a one day, whirlwind visit to the WWII memorial and other national mall attractions.</p><p>The event is part of the national Honor Flight program which has taken more than 25,000 veterans to the World War II Memorial.</p><p>The Capital Area Iowa Club is looking for volunteers to greet our Iowa heroes as they visit their memorial for the first time. We hope to gather a large group of club members, friends and Iowans from throughout the metropolitan region at the WWII memorial to give our Iowa heroes the welcome they so truly deserve.</p><p>If you're interested in volunteering for what promises to be a memorable morning, contact Clare Kelly at<a href=\"mailto:clarekelly01@hotmail.com\">clarekelly01@hotmail.com</a>.</p>"];
News["Intern Buddy 2010"] = ["new","<strong>Volunteers Needd to Engage UI Students</strong><p>Did you do an internship during your time at the University of Iowa?  Remember spending a summer/semester in Washington DC prior to graduation?</p><p>This summer the Capital Area Iowa Club is again sponsoring the \"Intern Buddy\" program to welcome Hawkeye interns to Washington, DC.  We need 20-25 volunteers to take part in the program.  Being an \"Intern Buddy\" means:</p><ul><li>Sending a welcome e-mail to the intern during their first week in DC and prior to the summer Meet-and-Greet Social (CAIC will provide a message template for you to use, if you wish);</li><li>Answer questions related to careers, transitioning from college to the \"real world,\" local activities and events;</li><li>Meet at least once with your intern, either at the Meet-and-Greet Social, for lunch, for happy hour, etc. prior to the Farewell Social;</li><li>Be willing to serve as a resource in the months ahead after the internship ends.</li></ul><p>Contact Ann Gordon (443/722-0316 or annwgordon@yahoo.com) if you're interested in participating.  Please include your graduation year, college major(s), job title and industry.  For example, \"Ann Gordon, 98 BA, Senior Consultant in strategic communications/ consulting.\"</p><p>Need Your Help!  Ann's looking for assistance in coordinating and managing the Intern Buddy program.  If you can lend a hand, please send her a note for details! </p>"];
News["Iowa Spring Softball"] = [" ","<p>With winter hopefully ending soon (cross your fingers), it's time to start to think about spring softball.  The CAIC is in the process of rounding up a team of local alumni to play in a league this spring.  We're looking for guys and gals to come out and play some ball in the DC area.  No experience is needed, just bring a glove.  If you don't have a glove, I'm sure we can work something out.  So, if you're interested and want to sign up or have some questions, please contact Tim Kennelly (319.621.7080 | trepk445@hotmail.com) or Mark Wemette (mwemette13@yahoo.com | 571.309.1182).</p>"];
News["Spring College Fair Schedule"] = [" ", "<p>Each fall and spring, Capital Area Iowa Club volunteers represent the University of Iowa at college fairs across the DC metro area.  </p><p>Students and their families are impressed that Iowa alumni take the time to come talk to them. Other schools have to pay people to do it! Iowa alumni care enough to do it for free! The students and their families notice the difference.  </p><p>Volunteers answer questions about the University and Iowa City, share their experiences and insights, and provide materials to area high school students and their families.</p><p>For more information or to volunteer, please contact Jerry McLaughlin at <a href=\"mailto:drjerry123@aol.com\">drjerry123@aol.com</a>.</p><p>The Spring 2010 college fair schedule follows (additional fairs are likely): </p><strong>Fair: Estudios Universitarios</strong><br />Location: College Park, MD<br />Fair Date: 2/6/10 (current)<br />Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Anne Arundel County Secondary Schools CF</strong><br />Location:  Arnold, MD <br />Fair Date: 3/10/10 (current)<br />Time: 6:00-8:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Columbia Association CF</strong><br />Location: Columbia, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/13/10 (current) <br />Time: 6:30-8:30 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: Prince Georges County CF</strong><br />Location: Lanover, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/16/10 & 4/17/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: NCF Montgomery County CF</strong> <br />Location: Gaithersburg, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/14/10 & 4/15/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:45 am to 12:45 pm, 6:30-8:30 pm & 9:45 am to 12:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Richmond Area Independent Schools</strong><br />Location: Richmond, VA<br />Fair Date: 4/20/10 (current)<br />Time: 7:00-9:00 pm <br />"];
News["Informal Reception"] = ["new","<strong><p>CANCELLED:IC-Cedar Rapids Gov't-Bus. Reps Visiting DC</p></strong><em><p>The informal reception with the Iowa City & Cedar Rapids Area Chambers of Commerce scheduled for tonight, Monday, February 8 is cancelled.  We'll reschedule when they return to DC at a future date.</p></em><strike><p>The Iowa City & Cedar Rapids Area Chambers of Commerce invite you to join eastern Iowans visiting our nation's Capitol at informal networking reception at the Hyatt Regency on Capital Hill on Monday, February 8 from 6 - 7:30 p.m (at the Hyatt Regency, 400 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C., 20001).</p><p>Leaders from \"the Corridor\" will highlight plans for passenger rail service from Chicago to Omaha, provide an update on the Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance and present an economic development report.</p><p>Food and beverage available for purchase.</p><p>We hope to see you there.</p></strike>"];
News["Iowans Featured at Crystal City Sports Pub Event"] = ["new","<p>On February 9th and 23rd, our friends at the Crystal City Sport Sports Pub are hosting a comedy night featuring two members of the DC Iowa community.  There is no charge to attend.  The show starts at 8:30pm. </p>"];
News["Hawkeye Football Pick the Record Winners 2009"] = ["new", "<p>Congratulations to the winners of the 2009 Pick the Record winners!  They correctly predicted that the Hawkeye football team would win 10 games during the regular season. </p><ul style=\"list-style:none\"><li>Matt Dendinger </li><li>Kyle Duffie </li><li>Keaton Jeffries </li><li>Larry Larson </li><li>Kevin Meredith </li><li>Brad Moss </li><li>Nathan Stelter </li><li>Pat Tomka </li><li>Chris Wilcox</li></ul><p>Make sure to enter next year's contest!</p>"]; 
News["2010 Membership Drive"] = [" ", "The Capital Area Iowa Club depends on its members for everything we do.  Your support has enabled us to become and remain the best Iowa Club in the nation. <br> <br>Your membership dues support our operating expenses, such as postage, printing, supplies, maintenance for the Iowa Hotline, and the cost of our member gifts.  Should you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact any member of the Board.<br> <br>We have had a very successful year.  We have had a very successful year.  We secured the 2008 Iowa Club of the Year award, <STRONG><EM>running our streak of top honors to 10 years in a row!</STRONG></EM> <br> <br>This past year we have been celebrating our 20th anniversary!  We will continue to provide members with a diverse range of events and other opportunities to choose from, from Hawkeye game watches to the Writers’ Workshop Book Club, from happy hours to charitable activities, and from trips to see the Hawkeyes to tours of area attractions and museums.  The Capital Area Iowa Club is committed to providing a broad calendar of events/activities to appeal to the broad interests of Iowa alumni!<br> <br>What are the Privileges of Membership?<ul><li>20% off purchases at the Crystal City Sports Pub (home of all Hawkeye football and basketball gamewatches);</li><li>Preferred tickets to Club sponsored events;</li><li>Premium gifts, such as mousepads, notepads, pint glasses, and more;</li><li>Chance to win prizes in the scholarship raffles;</li><li>Ability to participate in first-class events with a special group of people;</li><li>Quarterly mailings, weekly e-mail notices, and 24-hour updates about our activities via the Iowa Hotline at 703/237-IOWA or our homepage, <a href=\"http://www.iowalum.com/dciowa\">www.iowalum.com/dciowa</a>.</li><li>Annual Club Membership Directory</li></ul> <br><strong>NEW FOR 2010 – PAY ONLINE!  You can now pay your membership dues (and other Club activities) on-line.  Visit the Club website's <a href=\"membership.htm\">membership page</a> for more details!</strong><br/><br/>Thanks to our members, we are the best Iowa Club in the country.  If you have any questions about your membership, contact Jeff Kueter at 703/642-5407 or <a href=\"mailto:Kueter@marshall.org\">Kueter@marshall.org</a>."];
News["Remember When Iowa Basketball Gamewatch & White Hawkeye Raffle"] = [" ","<p>Remember When Iowa basketball was fun to watch?  Or when the Hawks would regularly make the NCAA tournament?  We're going to help you cope with this trying season by taking a walk down memory lane before watching our current Hawkeyes take on Michigan.</p></p>Come join us on Saturday afternoon January 30 as we host our \"Remember When\" Hawkeye Basketball game watch.  The Hawkeyes play Michigan at 4:30pm.  We'll gather at the Crystal City Sports Pub at 2:30pm for a re-play for a classic Hawkeye win and enjoy a trip down memory lane before cheering for the 2010 Hawkeyes.</p><p>We'll also order some complimentary apps.  RSVP to jeff.kueter@capitalareaiowaclub.com.</p><p>Bring your most \"unique\" Hawkeye item to donate to our annual \"White Hawkeye\" Raffle.  Everybody's got one - given to you by a relative you hardly see, a well meaning colleague, or perhaps won in our raffles, everyone has a Iowa shirt, trinket, coffee cup, or much more that just isn't your style or is just too \"unique\" for words.  Well, here's your chance to get it off your hands!  Bring it to the January 30 event and donate it to our \"White Hawakeye Raffle\"!</p><p>Drawing loosely from traditional white elephant gift exchanges, everyone attending the game watch will receive a complimentary ticket for the halftime raffle.  Winners will select from among this unusual collection of Hawkeye items!</p>"];  
News["Orange Bowl!!"] = [" ", "<p>The Hawks are headed south to Miami to take on Georgia Tech inthe Orange Bowl!</p> <p><strong>Tickets Available!&nbsp; </strong>We have secured a smallblock of 20 tickets on the Iowa sidelines for the Orange Bowl.&nbsp; The seats arein Section 417, row 11-12.&nbsp; &nbsp;They are $150 per seat for members/ $155for non-members.</p><p>I will sell them on a first-come, first-served basis.&nbsp; Ifyou place an order, you are committed to purchase them, so please be certain youwant them.&nbsp; Payment will either be via check or through our on-line system.</p><p>There is a possibility of expanding the block.&nbsp; I will keepa running list if the initial block sells early.</p><p>Email Jeff Kueter at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:kueter@marshall.org\">kueter@marshall.org</a>. </p><p><strong>Parking Passes!</strong> I can also purchase parking passeson your behalf.&nbsp; They are $20.&nbsp; You'll pay $30 day of game.&nbsp; I don'thave anymore details than that.</p><p><strong>Tour Packages!&nbsp; </strong>If you are interested intraveling to see the Hawkeyes this bowl season, here are some of the organizationsand companies offering tour packages.</p><p><ul><li>University of Iowa Alumni Association&amp; HawkeyeNation -- <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102871142836&amp;s=4664&amp;e=001Bw51n8WkOhYo0GUdGd4a76b40LwRX4_iHTuAasw6_HlRwIbh3c3k5hsXSaKmFkYmkhnVxhZX2G7XhLMHX5zi3kNx2iXHj2Iu1DScDBiBYiOGUyJpPzccxhS89O7I_zcW5Yd7_SfDYW4=\">http://www.iowalum.com/athletictours/</a></li><br><li>Winebrenner Travel -- <a rel=\"nofollow\"target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102871142836&amp;s=4664&amp;e=001Bw51n8WkOhbe9Yc7pIlrOLt171D-eEwh0UzjsEMJTyI-ZRYJ83fkTpAX7ZaYIX6rYd6XkYe48ODGBZLpikj_bJQ0Z_dTcXn1Dm60RFz8aEZ4yMGe_08ldw==\">http://www.winebrenner.com/</a></li><br><li>HawkeyeReport.com -- <a rel=\"nofollow\"target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102871142836&amp;s=4664&amp;e=001Bw51n8WkOha0OH7B63AzU7dvl32x4oPdFtYqMP_WQPoPYDYUyhL0DPFywKj0mARQoWFTKjjrzRMTUs8R73wZXoCvvwFuzX6eXGr6RHFY5hkVkO2zJb_4FQ==\">http://www.shortssports.com/</li></ul></p>"];
News["Chili Bowl XI"] = [" ", "<img src=\"_common/chilibowl.png\" style=\"float:left\"><P>Join the Capital Area Iowa Club for our season-ending celebration, the <STRONG><EM>Chili Bowl</EM></STRONG>. The Chili Bowl began eleven years ago when the Hawks weren’t traveling to a bowl game, but we still wanted to have a bowl game celebration – so we created our own. The Hawks have had a nice run of bowl games since then (and will again this year!), but the Chili Bowl remains a great way to close out the season</P><P>This year’s Chili Bowl will be on November 21<SUP>st</SUP> coinciding with the Iowa-Minnesota football game (kick-off at noon).</P><P>For just $5 for members and $8 for non-members, you can enjoy a bottomless bowl of the Crystal City Sports Pub’s famous chili.&nbsp; You also receive a commemorative Chili Bowl XI button.</P><P>Please RSVP to Jeff Kueter by November 17<SUP>th</SUP> at <A href=\"mailto:Kueter@marshall.org\">Kueter@marshall.org</A> or 703/ 642-5407.</P><P>So, come down to the Pub, cheer the Hawks on to a Big Ten title, commiserate with fellow Dc-area Hawkeyes, listen to our very own DC Beer Band, and have a great time!</P>"];
News["Toy Drive"] = [" ", "Please support our Junior Hawkeyes as they collect toys to distribute to kids in need throughout the DC area!<br />Last Saturday marked the beginning of the Capital Area Junior Hawkeye Club's annual toy drive.  The Junior Hawks ask that you donate unused toys (or make a contribution so they can purchase toys) to distribute to an area charity for the holidays.  Donations may be brought to any upcoming game watch or please contact Tracy Kueter (dchawkeyes@aol.com) to make other arrangements.<br />If you're out shopping over the next few weeks, please keep the Junior Hawks' effort in mind!"];
News["Hiking Outing"] = [" ", "Club members Jerry and Robin McLaughlin have offered to coordinate a Sunday morning hike (about 10 AM- noon) this fall soon after the first good frost when good weather and colors are predicted.  Local trails include Gaithersburg’s Great Seneca Park, Wheaton’s Brookside Gardens, and Potomac’s Great Falls Billy Goat Trail in Maryland; the canal north from Georgetown; and Roosevelt Island’s loops. If interested, contact Jerry (gm145a@nih.gov) and also share site preferences.  When plans are finalized the responders will be contacted."];
News["Pick the Record: Iowa Basketball"] = [" ", "<img src=\"_common/iowabball.gif\" style=\"float:right; margin-left: 10px;\"><P>Yes, the Hawkeyes do still play basketball!&nbsp; And, it is time to submit your prediction for how the Hawkeyes will end the 2009-10 regular season.&nbsp; They play 31 regular season games this season (see schedule at <A href=\"http://www.hawkeyesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/sched/iowa-m-baskbl-sched.html\" shape=rect rel=nofollow target=_blank>http://www.hawkeyesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/sched/iowa-m-baskbl-sched.html</A>). &nbsp; There is no cost to enter and all winning entries will receive a prize.&nbsp; <STRONG><EM>Email your 31-game win-loss prediction by November 14th</EM></STRONG> to Jeff Kueter at </FONT><A href=\"mailto:Kueter@marshall.org\" shape=rect rel=nofollow target=_blank ymailto=\"mailto:Kueter@marshall.org\">Kueter@marshall.org</A>&lt;</P>"];
News["Iowa International Writers in DC"] = [" ", "<p>On Friday, November 13, participants in the Iowa International Writing Program will be in DC for an informal presentation of Collaborative Works by the International Writing Program and the CityDance Ensemble.</p><p>Five writers from the IWP are providing texts on the theme of Fall & Recovery for Christopher Morgan and the corps of CityDance to choreograph.  The five writers are Efrat Mishori (poet, Israel), Han Bo (poet and essayist, China), Lijia Zhang (non-fiction writer, China), Katherine White (fiction writer, New Zealand), and Dung Kai Kai Cheung (fiction writer, Hong Kong).</p><p>Their biographies are available at http://iwp.uiowa.edu/writers/index.html.  </p><p>The event is free and will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Strathmore Arts Center, CityDance Ensemble Studio (5301 Tuckerman Lane in North Bethesda, MD  20852).</p>"];
News["House of Representatives Honors Iowa Wrestling National Title Cited"] = [" ", "The U.S. House of Representatives honored the 2009 National Wrestling Championship won by the University of Iowa in a resolution passed on Monday, October 26.<br />See the vote at <a href=\"http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll814.xml\">http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll814.xml</a>.  If anyone knows Mr. Berry from Arkansas, one might inquire what he has against the Hawkeyes!<br />A special thanks to the friends of the UI on the Hill who helped make this possible."];
News["Hawkeyes vs Ohio State"] = [" ", "<p>Our dreams of an undefeated season came undone as Northwestern upsets the Hawks at Kinnick last week.  The loss is painful enough, but the injury to QB Ricky Stanzi leaves Hawkeye fans everywhere wondering if Iowa can muster enough offense to win its final two games. </p><p>Next up for the Hawks is a trip to Columbus to take on the surging Buckeyes.  Kick-off is at 3:30pm on Saturday, November 14.</p><p>Come on down to Crystal City Sports Pub, commiserate with fellow Hawkeye fans, support the Junior Hawks' Toy Drive, cheer for the Hawks, and maybe we'll see something special!  Who knows?  This team has surprised us all year.</p><p>All Capital Area Iowa Club game watches are held at the Crystal City Sports Pub, our home since 1995.  The Pub was recently voted one of Sports Illustrated's top-25 sports bars in the nation.  The Pub is located at 529 S. 23rd St in Arlington, VA, convenient to the Crystal City Metro station.</p>"];
News["Hawkeyes vs Northwestern"] = [" ", "<P>Wow!&nbsp; I don't think any of us have seen anything like what we saw last Saturday.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Hawkeyes pull a victory away from Indiana and preserve their undefeated season.&nbsp; A stellar defensive performance, an improbable interception return, great running from a true freshman making his first start, and great 4th quarter offense enabled the Hawks to overcome 5 interceptions and a fumbled punt.&nbsp;</P><P>Next up for the Hawks is Northwestern.&nbsp; Kick-off is at&nbsp;Noon on Saturday, November 7.&nbsp;</P><P>Come on down to Crystal City Sports Pub, enjoy the camaraderie of fellow Hawkeye fans as the #4 BCS-ranked Hawks take on the Wildcats, cheer&nbsp;with our very own DC Beer Band, and have a great time!</P><P>All Capital Area Iowa Club game watches are held at the <A href=\"http://www.ccsportspub.com\" shape=rect rel=nofollow target=_blank>Crystal City Sports Pub</A>, our home since 1995.&nbsp; The Pub was recently voted one of Sports Illustrated's top-25 sports bars in the nation.&nbsp; The Pub is located at 529 S. 23rd St in Arlington, VA, convenient to the Crystal City Metro station.</P>"];
News["Hawks vs Indiana"] = [" ","<div>This special season... It's simply history in the making.&nbsp; The Hawkeyes pull out a last second win at Michigan State and move to 8-0 on the season.&nbsp; The Hawks come home for the next two weeks with games against Indiana and Northwestern (two teams that have given us all we can handle over the last several years).&nbsp; Injuries are becoming a concern, too.&nbsp; Depth on the OL and at RB could be a real problem, but \"next man in\" has been the motto for Iowa football in the Ferentz era.&nbsp; One thing is for sure, each and every weekend will be fun from here to ... well, [insert warm, sunny, New Year's Day or beyond&nbsp;destination spot here].&nbsp; <div>&nbsp;</div>Next up for the Hawks are the Indiana Hoosiers.&nbsp; Kick-off is at&nbsp;Noon on Saturday, October 31.&nbsp; Come in costume and I'll give you a prize</div> Come on down to Crystal City Sports Pub, enjoy the camaraderie of fellow Hawkeye fans as the #4 BCS-ranked Hawks take on the Hoosiers, cheer&nbsp;with our very own DC Beer Band, and have a great time!&nbsp; <br><br><div>All Capital Area Iowa Club game watches are held at the <a href=\"http://www.ccsportspub.com\">Crystal City Sports Pub</a>, our home since 1995.&nbsp; The Pub was recently voted one of Sports Illustrated's top-25 sports bars in the nation.&nbsp; The Pub is located at 529 S. 23rd St in Arlington, VA, convenient to the Crystal City Metro station.</div>"];
News["Flag Football Update!"] = [" ", "<img src=\"_common/hawkeye_flag_football2.png\" style=\"float:right; margin-left: 10px;\">The up-and-down season of our local flag footballers continues, following a recent loss to Indiana.  They now stand at 2-3 on the season with a lot season left in front of them.<br />They face a double-header of sorts this weekend, facing the Illini on Saturday, October 31 (9:30am) and the Spartans on Sunday, November 1 (8am). <br />Schedule information and standings can be found <a href=\"http://www.dcalum.org/FootballTeam.aspx?id=e7f09a5d-a7c0-402f-ad8e-1b0986a259be\">here</a>.<br />For details on the flag football team, contact Kevin Meredith (kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com). "];
News["Fall College Fair Schedule Released"] = [" ", "Each fall and spring, Capital Area Iowa Club volunteers represent the University of Iowa at college fairs across the DC metro area.&nbsp;&nbsp;Alumni volunteers pass out information about the UI and Iowa City to interested high school students</span> and their parents.&nbsp; It's a great way to learn more about your alma mater (and to do a whole lot of bragging!).&nbsp; Scheduled fairs for the fall follow.</div><div>-- NCF Greater Washington D.C -- 9/29/09 from (1) 9:00 am to 1:30 pm and (2) 6:00-8:00 pm<br>&nbsp;<br>-- Baltimore County College Expo -- 10/4/09 from 1:00-3:30 pm<br>&nbsp;<br>-- Belmont High School Career and College Fair -- &nbsp;10/14/09 from 7:00-9:00 pm<br>&nbsp;<br>-- Fairfax County Public Schools College Fair -- &nbsp;10/18-19 from (Day 1) 7:00-9:00 pm (Day 2) 7:30-9:00 pm<br>&nbsp;<br>-- Montgomery County College Expo -- 10/20/09 from (1) 9:45 am to 12:30 pm and (2) 6:30-8:30 pm<br>&nbsp;<br>-- UMES Tri-County College Fair -- 11/10/09 from 9:00-11:00 am<br><br>To volunteer for one of these fairs (or to learn more about the program or volunteer for future fairs), contact Jerry McLaughlin at <a href=\"mailto:gm145a@nih.gov\">gm145a@nih.gov</span></a>"];
News["Hawks vs Wisconsin"] = [" ", "6-0!!!!  After another close game against an old foe, Michigan, the Hawks are 6-0 on the season.  We now travel to Wisconsin as they get over their first loss to Ohio State.  Can't make it Madison?  Then come on down to the Crystal City Sports Pub to catch all the action.  Game starts at noon but plan to arrive early to get a seat."];
News["Christmas Carol at historic Ford's Theatre!"] = [" ","Join us for a matinee performance of <em>A Christmas Carol</em> at historic Ford's Theatre <span >on Sunday, December 6th at 2:30pm</span>.&nbsp; Tickets are $43 (balcony seats).&nbsp;&nbsp;Seats are in high-demand and several dates have already sold-out.&nbsp;&nbsp;<em><strong>We have only a few seats left</strong></em>!&nbsp;<p>RSVP to Tracy Kueter (703/ 642-5407 or <a href=\"mailto:dchawkeyes@aol.com\"><span>dchawkeyes@aol.com</span></a>).&nbsp; Please note, your RSVP is a commitment to purchase tickets.</p>"];
News["Hawks vs Cyclone: Gamewatch"] = [" ", "<p>Well, that was interesting! The Hawks survive Northern Iowa, setting history in the process by blocking two field goal tries in the final seconds.&nbsp; Next up in the quest for the mythical state football championship is Iowa State.&nbsp; Kick-off is at Noon.&nbsp; Come join us at the Crystal City Sports Pub for all the Hawkeye gridiron action all season long.&nbsp; <strong><em>Expect a very, very large crowd.&nbsp; Plan to arrive early and have a great time!</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Bring a New Member Get a Prize!</em></strong>&nbsp; Anyone bringing friends or colleages who join the Club at the Iowa-Iowa State game watch will receive a prize.&nbsp; Don't know anyone to bring?&nbsp; Befriend new folks at the Pub to qualify too!</p><p><strong>Congratulations!&nbsp; </strong>Don Carney won the Grand Prize drawing for 2008-2009 Boyd Scholarship Raffle.&nbsp; The Club's scholarship is granted to a student for the DC area attending the University of Iowa.&nbsp; Proceeds from halftime raffles and your donations support for the scholarship.</p>"];
News["Co-ed Flag Football"] = [" ","<img src=\"_common/hawkeye_flag_football2.png\" style=\"float:right; margin-left: 10px;\">For the past several years, the Club has fielded a co-ed flag football team in a league with dozens of other alumni clubs.  The first practice is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11th at North Quincy Park between the Ballston and Virginia Sq Metro Stations.  There will be more practices and strategy sessions, so lots of other chances to participate if you can't make it next Tuesday.  Do contact Kevin right away if you'd like to play.  Note:  There are fees to play.  Contact Kevin Meredith (kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com) for more details."];
News["Hawkeye Football Season Opener!"] = [" ", "<p style=\"font-weight: bold;text-decoration: blink;color: red;\">UPDATE: CRYSTAL CITY METRO STOP CLOSED THIS WEEKEND!!!</p><p style=\"font-style: italic\">WMATA has issued a notice that Pentagon City, Crystal City, and Reagan National Airport's Metro stops will be closed this Labor Day weekend.  If you planned using Metro to get the gamewatch, please look into alternative means of transportation.  Please see <a href=\"http://dcist.com/2009/09/metro_to_close_national_airport_sta.php\">here</a> for additional information.</p>The Hawkeyes open the 2009 football campaign on Saturday, September 5th against Northern Iowa.  Kick-off is at Noon.  Come join us at the Crystal City Sports Pub for all the Hawkeye gridiron action all season long. We will draw for the Grand Prize in the 2008-09 Boyd Scholarship Raffle that day.  The Grand Prize is a football autographed by Coach Ferentz."];
News["Iowa Football \"Pick the Record\"!"] = [" ","Each year, Club members are invited to submit their predictions of how many wins the Hawkeye football team will have during the regular season.  There is no cost to enter and winners all receive a prize (as well as bragging rights!).  Submit your predictions by kick-off on September 5th to me at <a href=\"mailto:kueter@marshall.org\">kueter@marshall.org</a>."];
News["School Supply Drive"] = [" ","Help us outfit area school kids with paper, pencils, notebooks, glue, and much more!  If you are out buying supplies for your future Hawkeyes, pick up a few extras to donate to the effort or make a donation and we will take care of the rest.  Donated items can be brought to the first game watch on September 5th, or by other arrangements.  Contact Tracy Kueter for more details or to make a donation (703/642-5407 or <a href=\"mailto:dchawkeyes@aol.com\">dchawkeyes@aol.com</a>). <br>Also, if you are a teacher, please contact Tracy as we'd like to get you involved to provide guidance on the list of supplies, etc."];
News["VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!"] = [" ","Your Club needs your help!  Our ability to maintain an active and diverse calendar of activities depends entirely on the willingness and ability of volunteers to plan, organize, and manage events and activities.  Specifically, we are looking for individuals who can help us plan social networking events (like happy hours or meet-and-greets), organize tours of area museums/attractions, and arrange non-sporting activities (like tickets to plays, concerts, etc).  As we begin to plan our calendar for the fall, now is a great time to share your ideas and get involved.  Drop Jeff a note to continue the conversation (kueter@marshall.org)."];
News["CLUB OF THE YEAR FOR 2008!"] = [" ","The Capital Area Iowa Club was named the 2008 Club of the Year by the University of Iowa Alumni Association.  A special thanks to all our members for helping us remained the best Iowa Club in the nation.  The 2008 award is our 13th overall and 10th consecutive award.  As we celebrate the Club's 20th anniversary, we are looking forward to another great year!"];
News["Ohio State-Iowa Football Tickets!"] = [" ","<img src=\"_common/iowa_ohiost.png\" style=\"width: 250px;float: left;margin-right: 10px;\">Jeff have been given access to a limited supply of tickets to the Iowa-Ohio State game in Columbus this fall.  The tickets are $65 per ticket and come through the UI Ticket Office so Jeff presumes they are in the Iowa section.  Jeff needs to confirm the order by August 11th.  There are only 30 tickets available and will allot them on a first-come, first-served basis.  Contact Jeff at kueter@marshall.org with questions or to place an order."];
News["Re-play Game Watch"] = [" ","<p>Get ready for another season of Hawkeye football game watching by joining us at the Crystal City Sports Pub for our annual Re-Play Game Watch on Saturday, August 15th @ 5pm.  We'll show a classic Hawkeye victory, talk about the upcoming season, and have a great time!  Please RSVP to me at <a href=\"kueter@marshall.org\">kueter@marshall.org</a></p>.<img src=\"_common/replaypic.png\">"];
News["DC United v. LA Galaxy!"]  = [" ","<img src=\"_common/unitedgalaxygame.png\" style=\"float:right; margin-left: 10px;\"><p>If you read Sports Illustrated recently, you know that the LA Galaxy is a live soap opera featuring two of the most talented \"footballers\" on the planet.  Come see them (maybe Beckham will play?  Who knows) and the always entertaining hometown DC United on Saturday August 22 @ 7:30pm.  Come early and we'll tailgate some in the RFK parking lot!  Tickets are $22 (or $30 if you'd like to upgrade).  Please RSVP to me at <a href=\"kueter@marshall.org\">kueter@marshall.org</a>.</p><br><br>"];
News["Marine Band Concert on the Monument Grounds"] = [" ","<img src=\"_common/marinebandhawkeye.jpg\"><p>These free concerts are a Washington summer tradition.  Gather with us at the Sylvan Theater on the grounds of the Washington Monument on August 6th at 8pm.  For more information on \"The President's Own\" U.S. Marine Corps Band visit <a href=\"http://www.marineband.usmc.mil/index.asp\">http://www.marineband.usmc.mil/index.asp</a></p>"];
News["Iowa @ Penn State Football: SOLD-OUT"] = [" ","<img style=\"float:right;margin-top: -30px;margin-left: 15px;margin-right: 5px;width: 200px;\" src=\"_common/iavsps.png\" /><p>We're soldout! All the tickets have been purchased and the bus is full.  More information will be sent out later on details and times but if you have any questions please contact Clare Kelly at 703/ 824-0281 or <a rel=\"nofollow\" ymailto=\"mailto:clarekelly01@hotmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:clarekelly01@hotmail.com\">clarekelly01@hotmail.com</a>.</p>"];
News["Happy Hour"] = [" ","Join us tomorrow evening, July 29th, for a leisurely gathering at Bar Louie in Chinatown from 5pm until sometime.  Arrive before 7pm to take advantage of their happy hour specials ($3 14oz. Drafts, $5 Wines, $7 Signature Martinis, and over 20 half-price Apps.  We also offer our Wednesday night Bucket special from 7-11PM with 5/$10 Miller Lite Buckets).  Bar Louie is at 701 7th St NW; right next to the Gallery Place metro station."];
News["Cubs vs Nationals:SOLDOUT. But Wait There's More Games!"] = [" ","<p>The Club's ticket block is sold-out, but our friends at the Crystal City Sports Pub have put together an interesting offering for those who want to spend Sunday afternoon at the ballpark.  On Sunday, July 19, the Pub is offering brunch, transportation to and from the ballpark, and tickets for $40 per adult ($30 for children under 12).  Buses leave from and return to the Crystal City Sports Pub located at:  529 23rd Street South, Arlington, VA 22202.  E-mail Jimmy Madden at sportspub1@yahoo.com for ticket sales!  Make sure to tell him you are with the Iowa Club.</p><img style=\"margin-left: 15px;width: 250px;margin-top:-20px;float: right;\" src=\"_common/cubsnatsiowa.gif\"><p>Also, the Pub is offering similar outings (although the prices may be different) for:</p><p>-- June 7th v. Mets<br>-- June 23, 24, 25 v. Red Sox<br>-- August 23 v. Brewers<br></p><p>Contact Jimmy if any of those trips interest you.</p>"];
News["Congratulations Nate!"] = [" ","<img style=\"float: right; margin-left: 20px;margin-top:-20px;\" id=\"testnate\" src=\"photos/nate.png\">Former CAIC Board Member, Nathan Stelter, was selected to serve on the University of Iowa Alumni Association's National Board of Directors on Saturday, June 6.  Nathan now resides in Urbandale, but he still remains active in our group, managing our LinkedIn service and participating in Club events on his frequent trips back to DC.  Nathan continues a long line of DC-area alumni who have served on the UIAA Board, including our very own president, Jeff Kueter.  Our success in placing our alumni in those positions owes much to the success of the CAIC and the support of our members and friends."];
News["New Site Feature: Comments - Beta"] = [" ","<img style=\"float:left\; margin-right:15px;\" src=\"_common/CAICFB.gif\"><p>The CAIC Website would like to introduce a new feature for its users: Comments!!! We've added a new integration to Facebook that allows you to comment on our articles, pages, and photos.</p><p>This is easily done by clicking on a headline and opening its own page. Then, go to the bottom of the page and you'll see the comments area. If you have a Facebook account already, then all you need to do is Login with your Facebook information (via the Connect button) and comment away. Facebook will then allow you to choose if you wish for your comment to show up on the newsfeed. If you don't have an account, you can register for one, or just sign in anonymously on the page by providing your name and email (both optional).</p><p>We truly appreciate you sharing your thoughts and ideas about the latest news and events - however, please be respectful as anything deemed rude or offensive will be deleted.</p><p>Currently, this feature is only active for CAIC news articles, but we hope to have it up on all pages and photos shortly. Let us know your thoughts!</p>"];
News["Adult Field Day presented by the CAIC Flag Football Team: SUCCESS!!"] = [" ","<img style=\"float: left; margin-right: 15px; width:200px;\" alt=\"cup\" src=\"photos/cupcakes.png\"><p>Water balloons and broken eggs peppered an Alexandria backyard as the CAIC Flag Football team hosted its inaugural Adult Field Day. More than 30 people—Iowa alum and friends—showed up to relive the school-yard glory days as they competed in such classics as Water Balloon Toss, Dizzy Bat, Egg Relays, Football Toss, Three-legged Race, the Wheelbarrow Race and the great Tug-o-War.</p><p>Iowa alum Jenn Havermann was overheard saying \"This is the best day of my life since middle school!!\" The day kicked off with a lively social hour where plenty of food and drink was enjoyed by all.</p><p>As the games proceeded, judges surveyed participants for the Best Dressed Award—which this year went to Adam Weinstein. At the end of the day, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place ribbons were presented to the winners of each event, and a Participant Ribbon went to everyone who played. Final scores were tallied by Head Ref Cori Zarek and Assistant Ref Elle Charles who presented the overall winner with the official Field Day Trophy. The night concluded with even more food, games and great weather for the enjoyment of all. The team would like to thank its group of organizers, Cori Zarek, Elle Charles, Callie Stapp, Kevin Meredith, Julie Saine and of course, the Field Day host, Jeff Bednarczyk.   Check out the <a href=\"photos.htm\">photos</a> section for more on the exciting day.</p><p>See you all next year!</p><img alt=\"tug\" src=\"photos/fulltugofwar.jpg\""];
News["Winter/Spring Book Club Offering"] = [" ","<img style=\"float: left;margin: 10px\" src=\"bookclubwebsite_files/meadowImage.gif\" />The next selection for the CAIC's Book Club is Gilead by Marilynne Robinson.  Twenty-four years after her first novel, Housekeeping, Robinson returns with an intimate tale of three generations from the Civil War to the twentieth century: a story about fathers and sons and spiritual battles that still rage at America's heart.  Gilead was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 2005.  Robinson teaches at the Writer's Workshop.<br><br>On lucky participant in this quarter’s selection will receive an autographed copy of Robinson’s newest book, Home.  Home is an entirely independent novel that takes place concurrently in the same locale.  Home is a finalist for the 2008 National Book Award.  Marilynne Robinson speaks about Home on NPR's Weekend Edition which you can find at <a href=\"http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94799720\">here</a><br><br>This is an informal book club that will focus on authors that graduated from or worked at the Iowa Writer's Workshop or related programs.  If you are interested in reading this book or would like more information about our bookclub, please contact Amanda Allexon at 703-299-6005 or <a href=\"mailto:amanda.k.allexon@frb.gov\">amanda.k.allexon@frb.gov</a>"];
News["UPDATE!  Spring Golf Outing!"] = [" ","The 2009 CAIC \"Hawkeye Open\" will be held on Saturday, April 25 at Forest Greens in Triangle, VA.  We'll get the afternoon greens fee rate, which is $57 and includes cart and range balls. Tee times begin at 11:54am and immediately theredater, depending upon the number of players we have.  We'll have prizes for best & worst score (I'm making a run at that one!) and other contests of skill and futility.<br><br>The website for the golf course is <a href=\"http://www.forestgreens.com\">www.forestgreens.com</a>.   Their phone # is 703-221-0123 and the address is 4500 Poa Annua Lane, Triangle, VA. Forest Greens is south, just off of I-95 and to the west.<br><br>Please contact Larry Larson to RSVP by April 23rd(<a href=\"larryr_larson@msn.com\">larryr_larson@msn.com</a>).  Please note -- we will have to prepay the greens fee, so if you make a commitment to play, you make a commitment to pay.  Contact Larry or me for more details. "];
News["Hand on DC Volunteers Needed!"] = [" ","<a href=\"http://www.handsondc.org/\"><img alt=\"hands\" style=\"border:none; color: #fff;float: left;margin-right: 15px;\" src=\"_common/handsondc.gif\" /></a>Come join Big Ten alumni on Saturday, April 25 as we participate in the annual <a href=\"http://www.handsondc.org/\">Hands on DC event</a>, which brings volunteers together to improve DC's public schools.  The Capital Area Iowa Club is partnering with our fellow Big Ten clubs to help out.  We're looking for volunteers as well as financial contributions.  To sign up or make a donation, please visit the <a href=\"https://www.kintera.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=297211&lis=1&kntae297211=D4CBBE2012C9422CBA595F8D898725F2&supId=251303981&team=3364622\">CAIC team page</a>.  For more information or questions, contact Amanda Allexon (<a href=\"mailto:Amanda.K.Allexon@frb.gov\">Amanda.K.Allexon@frb.gov</a>)."];
News["Virginia Gold Cup Steeplechase Races"] = [" ","<img style=\"float: left;width: 100px;margin-right: 15px;\" src=\"_common/University_Row_Crest.png\" />Tickerts are on sale for the Virginia Gold Cup Steeplechase Races!  We are partnering with our friends from Michigan to provide you with the opportunity to participate in a grand old Virginny tradition -- steeplechase racing!  This year's Gold Cup races will be held on May 2nd.  You will have access to the University Row and its noted amenities on the rail.  For more information, visit <a href=\"http://www.universityrow.org/\">www.universityrow.org</a>. <br><br>The link to our Tent ticket sales is: <a href=\"http://www.showclix.com/shows_listing3.php?event=2598\">here</a>.  Ticket sales prices are as follows: <ul><li>Limited number of Tent + Bus tickets available for $99.99</li><li>Next tranche of Tent + Bus tickets available for $110 each</li><li>And Final tranche of Tent + Bus tickets available for $120 each</li><li>There are also Tent only tickets available for $80 each (does not include bus transportation)</li><li>There also have 4 car passes available ($65 each) as well for sale.</li></ul>Please contact <a href=\"mailto:Temiquel.Maria@dol.gov\">Maria Temiquel</a> with questions."];
News["Tour the Naval Observatory"] = [" ","Way back in 2001 the Club was preparing a tour of the U.S. Naval Observatory, located on the grounds of the Vice President's home.  The September 11th attacks closed the property to the public.  But, the Naval Observatory is planning a series of events in conjunction with the 100 hours of astronomy, as part of the International Year of Astronomy. On Saturday, April 4, the grounds will be open for a free, open house from 3-10pm.  If you would like to tour the grounds with fellow Club members, wear your Iowa gear and gather at the south gate, off Observatory Circle at 8pm.  Please contact Jason Foster if you plan to attend (jasoncfoster@hotmail.com). For more information, see <a href=\"http://www.usno.navy.mil/USNO/tours-events/IYA%20Open%20House_Press%20Release.pdf\">here</a>."];
News["College Fair Volunteers Needed!"] = [" ","<img id=\"testpic\" style=\"float: right; width: 150px; margin-top: -30px; margin-left: 5px;\" src=\"_common/washington_dc.gif\" />Volunteers are needed to represent the University of Iowa at the Prince Georges County college fair on Wed April 1st from 9:30-12:30 and in the evening from 5:30-7:30 and also on Thurs April 2nd from 9:30-12:30.  Volunteers answer questions about the UI, its academic programs, and Iowa City from area high school students and their parents.  It's a great way to show your Iowa pride and learn a lot about the UI too!  To volunteer or for more information, contact Jerry McLaughlin (<a href=\"mailto:gm145a@nih.gov\">gm145a@nih.gov</a>)."]; 
News["Gold Cup and Spring Golf Pics"] = [" ","If anyone has any pics of these two past events, please send them to the <a href=\"mailto:kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">webmaster</a> and we'll share them with the rest of the club."];
News["Intern Buddy Program"] = [" ","Did you do an internship during your time at the University of Iowa?  Remember spending a summer/semester in Washington DC prior to graduation?  <p>This summer the Capital Area Iowa Club is again sponsoring the \"Intern Buddy\" program to welcome Hawkeye interns to Washington, DC.  We need 20-25 volunteers to take part in the program.  Being an \"Intern Buddy\" means:<ul><li>Sending a welcome e-mail to the intern during their first week in DC and prior to the summer Meet-and-Greet Social (CAIC will provide a message template for you to use, if you wish)</li><li>Answer questions related to careers, transitioning from college to the \"real world,\" local activities and events</li><li>Meet at least once with your intern, either at the Meet-and-Greet Social, for lunch, for happy hour, etc. prior to the Farewell Social</li><li>Be willing to serve as a resource in the months ahead after the internship ends.</li></ul></p><p>Contact Ann Gordon (443/722-0316 or <a href=\"mailto:annwgordon@yahoo.com\">annwgordon@yahoo.com</a>) if you're interested in participating.  Please include your graduation year, college major(s), job title and industry.  For example, \"Ann Gordon, 98 BA, Senior Consultant in strategic communications/ consulting.\"</p>"];
News["What's There To Do in Washington DC?"] = [" ","We all know that DC has a wide variety of places to eat, see, and enjoy; the hard part is choosing the best ones to experience. Since Hawkeyes are great at trying out new things and suggesting them to each other, we've decided to create a few lists of Best Places for _____ in Washington DC recommended by Iowa Alumni.<br><br>We've come up with a few different categories, and we hope you can send us your best recommendations. Then, we'll post them on the site so visitors from Iowa (and locals who feel like something different) can try out the best of what DC has to offer through the eyes of fellow Iowans.<br><br>Here are the categories: Sports Bar, Brewery, Dive Bar, Fine Dining, Museum (preferably non-famous), Monument (again, non-famous), Tours.<br><br>Send <a href=\"mailto:kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">Kevin Meredith</a> the name of the place and where its at.  Any other information about it would be great too!"];
News["Membership Renewal"] = [" ","The Capital Area Iowa Club depends on its members for everything we do.  Your support has enabled us to become and remain the best Iowa Club in the nation. <br> <br>Your membership dues support our operating expenses, such as postage, printing, supplies, maintenance for the Iowa Hotline, and the cost of our member gifts.  Should you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact any member of the Board.<br> <br>We have had a very successful year.  We secured the 2007 Iowa Club of the Year award, running our streak of top honors to nine years in a row!<br> <br>Next year we will celebrate our 20th anniversary!  We will continue to provide members with a diverse range of events and other opportunities to choose from, from Hawkeye game watches to the Writers’ Workshop Book Club, from happy hours to charitable activities, and from trips to see the Hawkeyes to tours of area attractions and museums.  The Capital Area Iowa Club is committed to providing a broad calendar of events/activities to appeal to the broad interests of Iowa alumni!<br> <br>What are the Privileges of Membership?<ul><li>20% off purchases at the Crystal City Sports Pub (home of all Hawkeye football and basketball gamewatches);</li><li>Preferred tickets to Club sponsored events;</li><li>Premium gifts, such as mousepads, notepads, pint glasses, and more;</li><li>Chance to win prizes in the scholarship raffles;</li><li>Ability to participate in first-class events with a special group of people;</li><li>Quarterly mailings, weekly e-mail notices, and 24-hour updates about our activities via the Iowa Hotline at 703/237-IOWA or our homepage, <a href=\"http://www.iowalum.com/dciowa\">www.iowalum.com/dciowa</a>.</li><li>Annual Club Membership Directory</li></ul> <br>Thanks to our members, we are the best Iowa Club in the country.  If you have any questions about your membership, contact Jeff Kueter at 703/642-5407 or <a href=\"mailto:Kueter@marshall.org\">Kueter@marshall.org</a>. Join by completing the <a href=\"2008 membership form vBlank.doc\">membership form</a>."];
//News["Club Survey Results Released"] = "Earlier this year, Club members and friends were asked to provide input on a variety of Capital Area Iowa Club activities.&nbsp; The results of that survey are available for your review in this <a href=\"CAIC_Survey07.pdf\">document</a>.<br> ";


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photos["photos/headref.jpg"] = ["FieldDayRef", "Head Ref Cori make sure everyone follows the rules"];
photos["photos/FD-tugofwar.jpg"] = ["FieldDay2", "Iowa Alumni team in the Tug of War match!"];
photos["photos/tugofwarnoniowa.jpg"] = ["FieldDay3", "Non Iowa Alumni team."];
photos["photos/threeleggedrace.jpg"] = ["FieldDay4", "Three legged race in getting ready to set off!"];
photos["photos/threeleggedrace2.jpg"] = ["FieldDay4", "The race is on!"];
photos["photos/participantribbon.jpg"] = ["FieldDay5", "At the end of the day, everyone wins a ribbon.  Way to go guys!"];
photos["photos/navalobs.jpg"] = ["NavalObserv", "Local Hawkeyes partake in an open house of the Naval Observatory"];
photos["photos/celebrate.JPG"] = ["ILL1", "Hawks celebrate a touchdown at recent gamewatch"];
photos["photos/100_0670.jpg"] = ["YoungHawkeye", "Young hawkeye club invites adults to recent meeting."];
photos["photos/Group1.jpg"] = ["redskins", "Local area alumni visit the Redskins training camp."];
photos["photos/psu1.jpg"] = ["PSU1", "DC Hawkeyes tailgate for Penn St game in 2007."];
photos["photos/psu2.jpg"] = ["PSU_bus", "DC Hawkeyes on the bus to Penn St game in 2007."];
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photos["photos/nicole.jpg"] = ["pittGame", "Traveling alumni enjoy a rough Iowa vs Pitt game, 2008."];
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events["9/06/2008:2"] = ["Flag football -- Iowa vs John Hopkins", "Come cheer them on!"];
events["9/13/2008"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Iowa State", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at Noon"];
events["9/20/2008"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Pittsburgh", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at Noon"];
events["9/27/2008"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Northwestern", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at Noon"];
events["9/29/2008"] = ["College Fair", "Volunteer to represent the University of Iowa at the Greater DC national fair @ Washington Convention Center - Washington, DC on Mon, Sept 29 from 9 am - Noon, 1:30 = 4:30 pm, and 6 - 8.  Volunteers \"man\" a Hawkeye table whose recruitment materials are mailed by ground Fed Ex at specified date and address about a week before the faire.  Duties include learning where to find information and share with juniors and seniors about Iowa's majors and programs, location and advantages; and encouraging potential students to fill out cards with their information.  For more details, contact Jerry Mclaughlin at gm145a@nih.gov"];
events["10/04/2008"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Michigan St", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at Noon"];
events["10/05/2008:1"] = ["College Fair", "Volunteer to represent the University of Iowa at the Baltimore Count College Expo @ Towson State University - Townso, MD on Sun, Oct 5 from 1 - 3:30pm."];
events["10/05/2008:2"] = ["Flag Football Game -- Iowa v. Georgia Tech", "Kick-off at 2pm at Anacostia Park (details <a href=\"http://www.dcalum.org/s/20/resources/Sports/Football/Anacostia%20Field%20Map.pdf\">here</a>).  Come cheer them on!"];
events["10/07/2008"] = ["College Fair", "Volunteer to represent the University of Iowa at the Montgomery County College Expo @ Discovery Sport Center - Germantown, MD on Tues, Oct. 7 from 9:45 am - 12:45 pm and 6:30 - 8:30 pm.  Volunteers \"man\" a Hawkeye table whose recruitment materials are mailed by ground Fed Ex at a specified date and address about a week before the fair. Duties include learning where to find information to share with juniors and seniors about Iowa’s majors and programs, location, and advantages; and encouraging potential students to fill out cards with their information.  For more details, contact Jerry McLaughlin at gm145a@nih.gov."];
events["10/11/2008:1"] = ["College Fair", "Volunteer to represent the University of Iowa at the Prince Georges County @ Frederick Douglas HS - Upper Marlboro, MD on Sat, Oct. 11 from 10 am - 1 pm and 3 - 6 pm.  Volunteers \"man\" a Hawkeye table whose recruitment materials are mailed by ground Fed Ex at a specified date and address about a week before the fair. Duties include learning where to find information to share with juniors and seniors about Iowa’s majors and programs, location, and advantages; and encouraging potential students to fill out cards with their information.  For more details, contact Jerry McLaughlin at gm145a@nih.gov."];
events["10/11/2008:2"] = ["Football Game Watch --  Iowa v. Indiana", "Join the Club at the Crystal City Sports Pub (directions <a href=\"http://www.ccsportspub.com/Directions.html\">here</a>) for a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off is Noon. "];
events["10/12/2008"] = ["Flag Football Game -- Iowa v. Indiana", "Kick-off at 11am at Anacostia Park (details <a href=\"http://www.dcalum.org/s/20/resources/Sports/Football/Anacostia%20Field%20Map.pdf\">here</a>).  Come cheer them on!"];
events["10/18/2008"] = ["Football Game Watch --  Iowa v. Wisconsin", "Join the Club at the Crystal City Sports Pub (directions <a href=\"http://www.ccsportspub.com/Directions.html\">here</a>) for a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off is TBA."];
events["10/19/2008"] = ["College Fair", "Volunteer to represent the University of Iowa at the Fairfax County Schools @ Fair Oaks Mall - Fairfax, VA on Sun, Oct. 19 from 7:30 - 9:30 pm.  Volunteers \"man\" a Hawkeye table whose recruitment materials are mailed by ground Fed Ex at a specified date and address about a week before the fair. Duties include learning where to find information to share with juniors and seniors about Iowa’s majors and programs, location, and advantages; and encouraging potential students to fill out cards with their information.  For more details, contact Jerry McLaughlin at gm145a@nih.gov."];
events["10/20/2008"] = ["College Fair", "Volunteer to represent the University of Iowa at the Fairfax County Schools @ Hayfield Secondary School - Alexandria, VA on Mon, Oct. 20 from 7 - 9 pm.  Volunteers \"man\" a Hawkeye table whose recruitment materials are mailed by ground Fed Ex at a specified date and address about a week before the fair. Duties include learning where to find information to share with juniors and seniors about Iowa’s majors and programs, location, and advantages; and encouraging potential students to fill out cards with their information.  For more details, contact Jerry McLaughlin at gm145a@nih.gov."];
events["10/25/2008"] = ["Flag Football Game -- Iowa v. Ohio State", "Kick-off at 8am at Anacostia Park (details <a href=\"http://www.dcalum.org/s/20/resources/Sports/Football/Anacostia%20Field%20Map.pdf\">here</a>).  Come cheer them on!"];
events["10/26/2008"] = ["Flag Football Game -- Iowa v. John Hopkins", "Kick-off at 11am at Anacostia Park (details <a href=\"http://www.dcalum.org/s/20/resources/Sports/Football/Anacostia%20Field%20Map.pdf\">here</a>).  Come cheer them on!"];
events["11/01/2008:1"] = ["Football Game Watch --  Iowa v. Illinois", "Join the Club at the Crystal City Sports Pub (directions <a href=\"http://www.ccsportspub.com/Directions.html\">here</a>) for a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off is 3:30PM."];
events["11/01/2008:2"] = ["Flag Football Game -- Iowa v. Illinois", "Kick-off at 8am at Anacostia Park (details <a href=\"http://www.dcalum.org/s/20/resources/Sports/Football/Anacostia%20Field%20Map.pdf\">here</a>).  Come cheer them on!"];
events["11/08/2008:1"] = ["Football Game Watch --  Iowa v. Penn State", "Join the Club at the Crystal City Sports Pub (directions <a href=\"http://www.ccsportspub.com/Directions.html\">here</a>) for a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off is 3:30PM. "];
events["11/08/2008:2"] = ["College Fair", "Volunteer to represent the University of Iowa at the Tri-County College Fair @ U. of Maryland Eastern Shore - Princess Anne, MD on Fri, Nov. 14 from 9 am - 1 pm.  Volunteers \"man\" a Hawkeye table whose recruitment materials are mailed by ground Fed Ex at a specified date and address about a week before the fair. Duties include learning where to find information to share with juniors and seniors about Iowa’s majors and programs, location, and advantages; and encouraging potential students to fill out cards with their information.  For more details, contact Jerry McLaughlin at gm145a@nih.gov."];
events["11/09/2008"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. Wayne State (Exhibition)", "Tip-off at 1:05 PM"];
events["11/14/2008"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. Charleston Southern", "Tip-off at 7:05 PM"];
events["11/15/2008"] = ["Football Game Watch --  Iowa v. Purdue", "Join the Club at the Crystal City Sports Pub (directions <a href=\"http://www.ccsportspub.com/Directions.html\">here</a>) for a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off is TBA. "];
events["11/17/2008"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. Texas-San Antonio", "Tip-off at 7:05 PM"];
events["11/16/2008"] = ["Flag Football Game -- Iowa v. James Madison.", "Kick-off at 11am at Anacostia Park (details <a href=\"http://www.dcalum.org/s/20/resources/Sports/Football/Anacostia%20Field%20Map.pdf\">here</a>).  Come cheer them on!"];
events["11/20/2008"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa at The Citadel	Charleston, SC", "Tip-off at 6:05 PM"];
events["11/22/2008"] = ["Chili Bowl X!", "Come join the Capital Area Iowa Club for our season-ending celebration, the Chili Bowl.  The Chili Bowl was created to provide a reason for celebrating even when Hawkeye football did not.  Ten years ago, the Hawks weren’t traveling to a bowl game, but we still wanted to have a bowl game celebration – so we created our own.  The Hawks have had a nice run of bowl games since then (and hopefully again this year!), but the Chili Bowl remains a great way to close out the season!<br> <br>This year’s Chili Bowl will be on November 22nd coinciding with the Iowa-Minnesota football game (kick-off at 7pm).<br> <br>For just $7 for members and $10 for non-members, you can enjoy a bottomless bowl of the Crystal City Sports Pub’s famous chili.  You also receive a commemorative Chili Bowl X button.  Guaranteed – they are collectibles!<br> <br>Please RSVP to Jeff Kueter by November 17th at <a href=\"mailto:Kueter@marshall.org\">Kueter@marshall.org</a> or 703/ 642-5407."];
events["11/23/2008"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. Oakland", "Tip-off at 5:05 PM"];
events["11/25/2008"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. SEMO", "Tip-off at 7:05 PM"];
events["11/28/2008"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. West Virginia", "Tip-off at 8:05 PM.  The Crystal City Sports Pub (directions <a href=\"http://www.ccsportspub.com/Directions.html\">here</a>) will be carrying the game so come on out to cheer on the Hawks!"];
events["12/02/2008"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa at Boston College", "Tip-off at 7:00 PM.  The Crystal City Sports Pub (directions <a href=\"http://www.ccsportspub.com/Directions.html\">here</a>) will be carrying the game so come on out to cheer on the Hawks!"];
events["12/05/2008"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. Bryant University", "Tip-off at 7:35 PM"];
events["12/09/2008"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. Northern Iowa", "Tip-off at 6:05 PM"];
events["12/12/2008"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. Iowa State", "Tip-off at 7:05 PM"];
events["12/13/2008"] = ["Tour the Newseum", "Join us for a tour of the recently opened Newseum in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, December 13th.  The <a href=\"http://www.newseum.org/\">Newseum</a> offers visitors an experience that blends news history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits.  The Newseum is located at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Sixth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.  If we secure a group of ten or more, the per person charge is $16.  Otherwise, the regular general admission rate is $20.  Please RSVP by November 17th to Maria Temiquel at 703/ 799-9485 or <a href=\"metemiquel@netscape.net\">metemiquel@netscape.net</a>."];
events["12/20/2008"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa at Drake University", "Tip-off at 4:05 PM.  The Crystal City Sports Pub (directions <a href=\"http://www.ccsportspub.com/Directions.html\">here</a>) will be carrying the game so come on out to cheer on the Hawks!"];
events["12/27/2008"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. Western Illinois", "Tip-off at 8:05 PM.  The Crystal City Sports Pub (directions <a href=\"http://www.ccsportspub.com/Directions.html\">here</a>) will be carrying the game so come on out to cheer on the Hawks!"];
events["12/31/2008"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa at Ohio State", "Tip-off at 4:05 PM.  The Crystal City Sports Pub (directions <a href=\"http://www.ccsportspub.com/Directions.html\">here</a>) will be carrying the game so come on out to cheer on the Hawks!"];
events["01/01/2009"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Outback Bowl: Iowa vs South Carolina", "Join the Club at the Crystal City Sports Pub (directions <a href=\"http://www.ccsportspub.com/Directions.html\">here</a>) for a January 1st Hawkeye football bowl game.  Kick-off is 11:00AM."];
events["01/03/2009"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. Indiana", "Tip-off at 3:35 PM.  The Crystal City Sports Pub (directions <a href=\"http://www.ccsportspub.com/Directions.html\">here</a>) will be carrying the game so come on out to cheer on the Hawks!"];
events["01/08/2009"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. Minnesota", "Tip-off at 6:05 PM.  The Crystal City Sports Pub (directions <a href=\"http://www.ccsportspub.com/Directions.html\">here</a>) will be carrying the game so come on out to cheer on the Hawks!"];
events["01/11/2009"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa at Michigan", "Tip-off at 10:30/11 AM"];
events["01/18/2009"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa at Purdue", "Tip-off at 11:05 AM"];
events["01/21/2009"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. Wisconsin", "Tip-off at 7:35 PM"];
events["01/24/2009"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa at Penn State", "Tip-off at 5:05 PM"];
events["01/29/2009"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. Michigan State", "Tip-off at 6:05 PM"];
events["02/01/2009"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa at Illinois", "Tip-off at 1:05 PM"];
events["02/04/2009"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa at Indiana", "Tip-off at 5:35 PM"];
events["02/07/2009"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. Northwestern", "Tip-off at 5:05 PM"];
events["02/11/2009"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa at Wisconsin", "Tip-off at 7:35 PM"];
events["02/14/2009"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. Purdue", "Tip-off at 3:05 PM"];
events["02/15/2009"] = ["Iowa Wrestling - Iowa vs Minneasota","First Match at 8:00 PM.  Come see your national champion Hawkeye wrestlers when they take on Minnesota on Sunday, February 15th (match begins at 8pm). We'll meet at the Crystal City Sports Pub. We'll confirm this again next week as we learned the hard way that the Big Ten Network's programming guide is not completely reliable."];
events["02/22/2009"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. Michigan", "Tip-off at 4:05 PM"];
events["02/25/2009"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa at Michigan State", "Tip-off at 7:35 PM"];
events["02/28/2009"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa at Northwestern", "Tip-off at 1:05 PM"];
events["03/03/2009"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. Ohio State", "Tip-off at TBA"];
events["03/07/2009"] = ["Iowa Mens Basketball - Iowa vs. Penn State", "Tip-off at 1:05 PM"];
events["03/12/2009"] = ["Iowa Mens Basketball - Iowa vs. Michigan", "Big Ten Tournament. Tip-off at 2:30 PM"];
events["04/01/2009"] = ["College Fair", "Volunteer to represent the University of Iowa at the Prince Georges County college fair - on Wednesday, April 1st from 9:30-12:30AM and in the evening from 5:30-7:30PM.  Volunteers answer questions about the UI, its academic programs, and Iowa City from area high school students and their parents. It's a great way to show your Iowa pride and learn a lot about the UI too! To volunteer or for more information, contact Jerry McLaughlin (gm145a@nih.gov)."];
events["04/02/2009"] = ["College Fair", "Volunteer to represent the University of Iowa at the Prince Georges County college fair - on Thursday, April 2nd from 9:30-12:30AM.  Volunteers answer questions about the UI, its academic programs, and Iowa City from area high school students and their parents. It's a great way to show your Iowa pride and learn a lot about the UI too! To volunteer or for more information, contact Jerry McLaughlin (gm145a@nih.gov)."];
events["04/04/2009"] = ["Naval Observatory Tour", "Way back in 2001 the Club was preparing a tour of the U.S. Naval Observatory, located on the grounds of the Vice President's home.  The September 11th attacks closed the property to the public.  But, the Naval Observatory is planning a series of events in conjunction with the 100 hours of astronomy, as part of the International Year of Astronomy. On Saturday, April 4, the grounds will be open for a free, open house from 3-10pm.  If you would like to tour the grounds with fellow Club members, wear your Iowa gear and gather at the south gate, off Observatory Circle at 8pm.  Please contact Jason Foster if you plan to attend (jasoncfoster@hotmail.com). For more information, see <a href=\"http://www.usno.navy.mil/USNO/tours-events/IYA%20Open%20House_Press%20Release.pdf\">here</a>."];
events["04/25/2009:1"] = ["Golf Outing", "March is nearly over, the cherry blossoms are beginning to bloom, that can only mean its time to hit the links!  Come join us for the 2009 Spring Capital Area Iowa Club Golf Outing scheduled for Saturday, April 25th at at Forest Greens, in Triangle, VA.  Forest Greens is south, just off of I-95 and to the west.  Please contact Larry Larson with questions or to RSVP (<a href=\"mailto:larryr_larson@msn.com\">larryr_larson@msn.com</a>)."];
events["04/25/2009:2"] = ["Hands On DC Volunteer", "Come join Big Ten alumni on Saturday, April 25 as we participate in the annual <a href=\"http://www.handsondc.org/\">Hands on DC event</a>, which brings volunteers together to improve DC's public schools.  The Capital Area Iowa Club is partnering with our fellow Big Ten clubs to help out.  We're looking for volunteers as well as financial contributions.  To sign up or make a donation, please visit the <a href=\"https://www.kintera.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=297211&lis=1&kntae297211=D4CBBE2012C9422CBA595F8D898725F2&supId=251303981&team=3364622\">CAIC team page</a>.  For more information or questions, contact Amanda Allexon (<a href=\"mailto:Amanda.K.Allexon@frb.gov\">Amanda.K.Allexon@frb.gov</a>)."];
events["05/02/2009"] = ["Virginia Gold Cup Steeplechase Races", "We are partnering with our friends from Michigan to provide you with the opportunity to participate in a grand old Virginny tradition -- steeplechase racing! This year's Gold Cup races will be held on May 2nd. You will have access to the University Row and its noted amenities on the rail. For more information, visit http://www.universityrow.org/. Ticket and other information is still under development, but once available they will sell fast. If you are interested in attending (no obligation at this point), I highly recommend you contact Maria Temiquel (Temiquel.Maria@dol.gov) so we can get that information to you just as soon as its available."];
events["05/23/2009"] = ["Adult Field Day presented by the Flag Football Team", "<img style=\"width: 270px;\" src=\"_common/IowaFieldDay09Web4.gif\" /><br><br>Remember how much you looked forward to Field Day every spring? Taking the afternoon off school to play outside, get soaked in the water balloon toss and take home those 10th Place ribbons that your mom probably scrapbooked somewhere? Those were the days.  And they're back!<br><br>Join us Saturday May 23rd for an afternoon of Adult Field Day fun. Put together a team of friends or just bring yourself and compete in such events as the Wheelbarrow Race, Tug-of-War, the Dizzy Bat Race, the Balloon Toss and many more relics from the past.<br><br>We'll of course have awards for our top finishers and no worries if Field Day wasnt ever your thing -- we're also awarding prizes for the Most Ridiculous (Awesome) Field Day Outfit! Stick around afterward for a cookout and some older kid events.<br><br>Parking is available though if you plan to participate in the \"grown up\" aspects of Field Day we'll work out transportation to/from the Metro.<ul><li>Date: Saturday, May 23, 2009</li><li>Time: 2:00pm - 10:00pm</li><li>Location: Jeff Bednarczyk\'s House, 5319 Larochelle Ct., Alexandria, VA</li></ul>$10 at the door gets you in for a day of food, drinks and Field Day fun put on by the Capital Area Iowa Club Flag Football team.  If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Meredith at <a href=\"mailto:kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com</a> / 319.621.3453.  Hope to see you then!"];
events["07/17/2009"] = ["Take Me Out to the Ball Game", "Join us on Friday, July 17th when the Chicago Cubs come in to Washington to take on the hometown Nationals.&nbsp; Friday nights are usually fireworks night as well.&nbsp; Tickets are just $20.&nbsp; RSVP by May 22 to Jeff Kueter at 703/ 642-5407 or <a rel=\"nofollow\" ymailto=\"mailto:kueter@marshall.org\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:kueter@marshall.org\">kueter@marshall.org</a>."];
events["07/29/2009"] = ["Happy Hour", "Join us tomorrow evening, July 29th, for a leisurely gathering at Bar Louie in Chinatown from 5pm until sometime.  Arrive before 7pm to take advantage of their happy hour specials ($3 14oz. Drafts, $5 Wines, $7 Signature Martinis, and over 20 half-price Apps.  We also offer our Wednesday night Bucket special from 7-11PM with 5/$10 Miller Lite Buckets).  Bar Louie is at 701 7th St NW; right next to the Gallery Place metro station."];
events["8/06/2009"] = ["Marine Band Concert on the Monument Grounds", "<img src=\"_common/marinebandhawkeye.jpg\"><p>These free concerts are a Washington summer tradition.  Gather with us at the Sylvan Theater on the grounds of the Washington Monument on August 6th at 8pm.  For more information on \"The President's Own\" U.S. Marine Corps Band visit <a href=\"http://www.marineband.usmc.mil/index.asp\">http://www.marineband.usmc.mil/index.asp</a></p>"];
events["8/11/2009"] = ["Coed Flag Football Practice","First practice at North Quincy Park @ 6:00PM, next to the library.  Inbetween Ballston and Virginia Square metro stops.  Please contact Kevin Meredith for more details <a href=\"mailto:kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com</a>"];
events["8/15/2009:1"] = ["Coed Flag Football Practice","Practice at North Quincy Park @ 10:00AM, next to the library.  Inbetween Ballston and Virginia Square metro stops.  Please contact Kevin Meredith for more details <a href=\"mailto:kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com</a>"];
events["8/15/2009:2"] = ["Replay GameWatch", "<p>Get ready for another season of Hawkeye football game watching by joining us at the Crystal City Sports Pub for our annual Re-Play Game Watch on Saturday, August 15th @ 5pm.  We'll show a classic Hawkeye victory, talk about the upcoming season, and have a great time!  Please RSVP to me at <a href=\"kueter@marshall.org\">kueter@marshall.org</a></p>."];
events["8/18/2009"] = ["Coed Flag Football Practice","Practice at North Quincy Park @ 6:00PM, next to the library.  Inbetween Ballston and Virginia Square metro stops.  Please contact Kevin Meredith for more details <a href=\"mailto:kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com</a>"];
events["8/22/2009:1"] = ["Coed Flag Football Practice","Practice at North Quincy Park @ 10:00AM, next to the library.  Inbetween Ballston and Virginia Square metro stops.  Please contact Kevin Meredith for more details <a href=\"mailto:kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com</a>"];
events["8/22/2009:2"] = ["DC United v. LA Galaxy!", "<img class=\"testestest\" src=\"_common/unitedgalaxygame.jpg\"><p>If you read Sports Illustrated recently, you know that the LA Galaxy is a live soap opera featuring two of the most talented \"footballers\" on the planet.  Come see them (maybe Beckham will play?  Who knows) and the always entertaining hometown DC United on Saturday August 22 @ 7:30pm.  Come early and we'll tailgate some in the RFK parking lot!  Tickets are $22 (or $30 if you'd like to upgrade).  Please RSVP to me at <a href=\"kueter@marshall.org\">kueter@marshall.org</a>.</p>"];
events["8/25/2009"] = ["Coed Flag Football Practice","Practice at North Quincy Park @ 6:00PM, next to the library.  Inbetween Ballston and Virginia Square metro stops.  Please contact Kevin Meredith for more details <a href=\"mailto:kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com</a>"];
events["8/29/2009"] = ["Coed Flag Football Practice","Practice at North Quincy Park @ 10:00AM, next to the library.  Inbetween Ballston and Virginia Square metro stops.  Please contact Kevin Meredith for more details <a href=\"mailto:kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com</a>"];
events["9/05/2009:1"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Northern Iowa", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at Noon"];
events["9/05/2009:2"] = ["School Supply Drive", "Help us outfit area school kids with paper, pencils, notebooks, glue, and much more!  If you are out buying supplies for your future Hawkeyes, pick up a few extras to donate to the effort or make a donation and we will take care of the rest.  Donated items can be brought to the first game watch on September 5th, or by other arrangements.  Contact Tracy Kueter for more details or to make a donation (703/642-5407 or <a href=\"mailto:dchawkeyes@aol.com\">dchawkeyes@aol.com</a>). <br>Also, if you are a teacher, please contact Tracy as we'd like to get you involved to provide guidance on the list of supplies, etc."];
events["9/06/2009"] = ["Co-ed Flag Football Practice", "Practice at North Quincy Park @ 5:00PM, next to the library.  In between Ballston and Virginia Square metro stops.  Please contact Kevin Meredith for more details <a href=\"mailto:kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com</a>"];
events["9/12/2009"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Iowa State", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at Noon"];
events["9/13/2009"] = ["Co-ed Flag Football -- Iowa vs James Madison", "Come support your local Iowa Alumni's Co-ed Flag Football team at Anacostia Park as they take on James Madison.  Sunday, 9/13 @ 2:00PM."];
events["9/19/2009:1"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Arizona", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at 3:35PM"];
events["9/19/2009:2"] = ["Co-ed Flag Football -- Iowa vs Purdue", "Come support your local Iowa Alumni's Co-ed Flag Football team at Anacostia Park as they take on Big 10 rival, Purdue.  Saturday, 9/19 @ 11:00AM."];
events["9/26/2009"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Penn State", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at 8:05PM"];
events["9/29/2009"] = ["College Fair", "Volunteer to represent the University of Iowa at the NCF Greater Washington D.C - Washington, DC on Tuesday, Sept 29 from 9:00am - 1:30pm and 6:00pm - 8:00pm.<br><br>Volunteers \"man\" a Hawkeye table whose recruitment materials are mailed by ground Fed Ex at specified date and address about a week before the faire.  Duties include learning where to find information and share with juniors and seniors about Iowa's majors and programs, location and advantages; and encouraging potential students to fill out cards with their information.  For more details, contact Jerry Mclaughlin at gm145a@nih.gov"];
events["10/03/2009"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Arkansas State", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off TBD"];
events["10/04/2009:1"] = ["College Fair", "Volunteer to represent the University of Iowa at the Baltimore County College Expo - Baltimore, MD on Sunday, Oct 4 from 1:00pm - 3:30pm.  <br><br>Volunteers \"man\" a Hawkeye table whose recruitment materials are mailed by ground Fed Ex at specified date and address about a week before the faire.  Duties include learning where to find information and share with juniors and seniors about Iowa's majors and programs, location and advantages; and encouraging potential students to fill out cards with their information.  For more details, contact Jerry Mclaughlin at gm145a@nih.gov"];
events["10/04/2009:2"] = ["Co-ed Flag Football -- Iowa vs Penn State", "Come support your local Iowa Alumni's Co-ed Flag Football team at Anacostia Park as they take on Big 10 rival, Penn State.  Sunday, 10/4 @ 9:30AM."];
events["10/10/2009"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Michigan", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at 8:05PM"];
events["10/11/2009"] = ["Co-ed Flag Football -- Iowa vs Wisconsin", "Come support your local Iowa Alumni's Co-ed Flag Football team at Anacostia Park as they take on Big 10 rival, Wisconsin.  Sunday, 10/11 @ 12:30PM."];
events["10/14/2009"] = ["College Fair", "Volunteer to represent the University of Iowa at the Belmont High School Career and College Fair - Belmont, MD on Wednesday, Oct 14 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm.  <br><br>Volunteers \"man\" a Hawkeye table whose recruitment materials are mailed by ground Fed Ex at specified date and address about a week before the faire.  Duties include learning where to find information and share with juniors and seniors about Iowa's majors and programs, location and advantages; and encouraging potential students to fill out cards with their information.  For more details, contact Jerry Mclaughlin at gm145a@nih.gov"];
events["10/17/2009:1"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Wisconsin", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at Noon"];
events["10/17/2009:2"] = ["Co-ed Flag Football -- Iowa vs Ohio State", "Come support your local Iowa Alumni's Co-ed Flag Football team at Anacostia Park as they take on Big 10 rival, Ohio State.  Saturday, 10/17 @ 9:30AM."];
events["10/18/2009"] = ["College Fair", "Volunteer to represent the University of Iowa at the Fairfax County Public Schools College Fair - Fairfax, VA on Sunday, Oct 18 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm.  <br><br>Volunteers \"man\" a Hawkeye table whose recruitment materials are mailed by ground Fed Ex at specified date and address about a week before the faire.  Duties include learning where to find information and share with juniors and seniors about Iowa's majors and programs, location and advantages; and encouraging potential students to fill out cards with their information.  For more details, contact Jerry Mclaughlin at gm145a@nih.gov"];
events["10/19/2009"] = ["College Fair", "Volunteer to represent the University of Iowa at the Fairfax County Public Schools College Fair - Fairfax, VA on Sunday, Oct 19 from 7:30pm - 9:30pm.  <br><br>Volunteers \"man\" a Hawkeye table whose recruitment materials are mailed by ground Fed Ex at specified date and address about a week before the faire.  Duties include learning where to find information and share with juniors and seniors about Iowa's majors and programs, location and advantages; and encouraging potential students to fill out cards with their information.  For more details, contact Jerry Mclaughlin at gm145a@nih.gov"];
events["10/24/2009:1"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Michigan State", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at 7:05PM"];
events["10/24/2009:2"] = ["Co-ed Flag Football -- Iowa vs Indiana", "Come support your local Iowa Alumni's Co-ed Flag Football team at Anacostia Park as they take on Big 10 rival, Indiana.  Saturday, 10/24 @ 12:30PM."];
events["10/31/2009:1"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Indiana", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off TBD"];
events["10/31/2009:2"] = ["Co-ed Flag Football -- Iowa vs Illinois", "Come support your local Iowa Alumni's Co-ed Flag Football team at Anacostia Park as they take on Big 10 rival, Illnois.  Saturday, 10/31 @ 9:30AM."];
events["11/01/2009"] = ["Co-ed Flag Football -- Iowa vs Michigan State", "Come support your local Iowa Alumni's Co-ed Flag Football team at Anacostia Park as they take on Big 10 rival, Michigan State.  Sunday, 11/1 @ 8:00AM."];
events["11/07/2009:1"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Northwestern", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off TBD"];
events["11/07/2009:2"] = ["Co-ed Flag Football -- Iowa vs Stanford", "Come support your local Iowa Alumni's Co-ed Flag Football team at Anacostia Park as they take on Stanford.  Saturday, 11/7 @ 2:00PM."];
events["11/10/2009"] = ["College Fair", "Volunteer to represent the University of Iowa at the UMES Tri-County College Fair - Princess Anne, MD on Wednesday, Nov 11 from 9:00am - 11:00am and 6:30pm - 8:30pm.  <br><br>Volunteers \"man\" a Hawkeye table whose recruitment materials are mailed by ground Fed Ex at specified date and address about a week before the faire.  Duties include learning where to find information and share with juniors and seniors about Iowa's majors and programs, location and advantages; and encouraging potential students to fill out cards with their information.  For more details, contact Jerry Mclaughlin at gm145a@nih.gov"];
events["11/14/2009"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Ohio State", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off TBD"];
events["11/15/2009"] = ["Co-ed Flag Football -- Iowa vs Minnesota", "Come support your local Iowa Alumni's Co-ed Flag Football team at Anacostia Park as they take on Big 10 rival, Minnesota for our very own Floyd of Rosedale Trophy.  Sunday, 11/15 @ 8:00AM."];
events["11/21/2009"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Minnesota", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off TBD"];
events["12/06/2009"] = ["Christmas Carol at historic Ford's Theatre!", "Join us for a matinee performance of <em>A Christmas Carol</em> at historic Ford's Theatre <span >on Sunday, December 6th at 2:30pm</span>.&nbsp; Tickets are $43 (balcony seats).&nbsp;&nbsp;Seats are in high-demand and several dates have already sold-out.&nbsp;&nbsp;<em><strong>We have only a few seats left</strong></em>!&nbsp;<p>RSVP to Tracy Kueter (703/ 642-5407 or <a href=\"mailto:dchawkeyes@aol.com\"><span>dchawkeyes@aol.com</span></a>).&nbsp; Please note, your RSVP is a commitment to purchase tickets.</p>"];
events["12/19/2009"] = ["Co-ed Flag Football -- Playoffs: Iowa vs Tufts", "Come support the local Iowa alumni Co-ed Flag Football team in their postseason tournament game against Tufts at 9:00AM at Anacosita Park.  For more information, please contact Kevin Meredith at kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com"];
events["1/5/2010"] = ["Orange Bowl Gamewatch", "Come join DC's largest Hawkeye group in watching the biggest game of the season at the Crystal City Sports Pub, in Arlington, VA.  Iowa vs Georgia Tech.  Game starts at 8:00pm, but get there early to get a great seat!!  "];
events["2/6/2010"] = ["Spring College Fair Schedule","<p>Each fall and spring, Capital Area Iowa Club volunteers represent the University of Iowa at college fairs across the DC metro area.  </p><p>Students and their families are impressed that Iowa alumni take the time to come talk to them. Other schools have to pay people to do it! Iowa alumni care enough to do it for free! The students and their families notice the difference.  </p><p>Volunteers answer questions about the University and Iowa City, share their experiences and insights, and provide materials to area high school students and their families.</p><p>For more information or to volunteer, please contact Jerry McLaughlin at <a href=\"mailto:drjerry123@aol.com\">drjerry123@aol.com</a>.</p><p>The Spring 2010 college fair schedule follows (additional fairs are likely): </p><strong>Fair: Estudios Universitarios</strong><br />Location: College Park, MD<br />Fair Date: 2/6/10 (current)<br />Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Anne Arundel County Secondary Schools CF</strong><br />Location:  Arnold, MD <br />Fair Date: 3/10/10 (current)<br />Time: 6:00-8:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Columbia Association CF</strong><br />Location: Columbia, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/13/10 (current) <br />Time: 6:30-8:30 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: Prince Georges County CF</strong><br />Location: Lanover, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/16/10 & 4/17/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: NCF Montgomery County CF</strong> <br />Location: Gaithersburg, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/14/10 & 4/15/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:45 am to 12:45 pm, 6:30-8:30 pm & 9:45 am to 12:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Richmond Area Independent Schools</strong><br />Location: Richmond, VA<br />Fair Date: 4/20/10 (current)<br />Time: 7:00-9:00 pm <br />"];
events["2/8/2010"] = ["Informal Reception","<strong><p>IC-Cedar Rapids Gov't-Bus. Reps Visiting DC</p></strong><p>The Iowa City & Cedar Rapids Area Chambers of Commerce invite you to join eastern Iowans visiting our nation's Capitol at informal networking reception at the Hyatt Regency on Capital Hill on Monday, February 8 from 6 - 7:30 p.m (at the Hyatt Regency, 400 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C., 20001).</p><p>Leaders from \"the Corridor\" will highlight plans for passenger rail service from Chicago to Omaha, provide an update on the Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance and present an economic development report.</p><p>Food and beverage available for purchase.</p><p>We hope to see you there.</p>"];
events["2/9/2010"] = ["Iowans Featured at Crystal City Sports Pub Event","<p>On February 9th and 23rd, our friends at the Crystal City Sport Sports Pub are hosting a comedy night featuring two members of the DC Iowa community.  There is no charge to attend.  The show starts at 8:30pm. </p>"];
events["2/23/2010"] = ["Iowans Featured at Crystal City Sports Pub Event","<p>On February 9th and 23rd, our friends at the Crystal City Sport Sports Pub are hosting a comedy night featuring two members of the DC Iowa community.  There is no charge to attend.  The show starts at 8:30pm. </p>"];
events["3/10/2010"] = ["Spring College Fair Schedule","<p>Each fall and spring, Capital Area Iowa Club volunteers represent the University of Iowa at college fairs across the DC metro area.  </p><p>Students and their families are impressed that Iowa alumni take the time to come talk to them. Other schools have to pay people to do it! Iowa alumni care enough to do it for free! The students and their families notice the difference.  </p><p>Volunteers answer questions about the University and Iowa City, share their experiences and insights, and provide materials to area high school students and their families.</p><p>For more information or to volunteer, please contact Jerry McLaughlin at <a href=\"mailto:drjerry123@aol.com\">drjerry123@aol.com</a>.</p><p>The Spring 2010 college fair schedule follows (additional fairs are likely): </p><strong>Fair: Estudios Universitarios</strong><br />Location: College Park, MD<br />Fair Date: 2/6/10 (current)<br />Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Anne Arundel County Secondary Schools CF</strong><br />Location:  Arnold, MD <br />Fair Date: 3/10/10 (current)<br />Time: 6:00-8:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Columbia Association CF</strong><br />Location: Columbia, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/13/10 (current) <br />Time: 6:30-8:30 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: Prince Georges County CF</strong><br />Location: Lanover, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/16/10 & 4/17/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: NCF Montgomery County CF</strong> <br />Location: Gaithersburg, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/14/10 & 4/15/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:45 am to 12:45 pm, 6:30-8:30 pm & 9:45 am to 12:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Richmond Area Independent Schools</strong><br />Location: Richmond, VA<br />Fair Date: 4/20/10 (current)<br />Time: 7:00-9:00 pm <br />"];
events["3/11/2010"] = ["Big Ten Tourney Action","<p>Congratulations to the Hawkeye wrestlers who secured the Big Ten title last weekend.  And, congratulations to the Hawkeye women's basketball team which saw their run to through the conference tournament come seconds shy of victory (with suspect officiating too).  Great performances by Iowa athletes last weekend.</p><p>On Thursday, March 11 at 2:30pm, the Iowa men will play Michigan for the third time this year in the opening rounds of the Big Ten Tournament.</p><p>You can catch all that action on the Big Ten Network or at the Crystal City Sports Pub.  We'll update the IOWA Hotline (703.237.IOWA) with game times should the Hawks advance.</p>"];
events["3/16/2010"] = ["DC-area Daily Iowan Reception","<strong>Reception on March 16</strong><p> Di Publisher Bill Casey is visiting Washington, DC and hosting and alumni reception next Tuesday, March 16.  If you are a DI alumo or know others who are, email Cori Zarek at corizarek@gmail.com for more information"];
events["4/13/2010"] = ["Spring College Fair Schedule","<p>Each fall and spring, Capital Area Iowa Club volunteers represent the University of Iowa at college fairs across the DC metro area.  </p><p>Students and their families are impressed that Iowa alumni take the time to come talk to them. Other schools have to pay people to do it! Iowa alumni care enough to do it for free! The students and their families notice the difference.  </p><p>Volunteers answer questions about the University and Iowa City, share their experiences and insights, and provide materials to area high school students and their families.</p><p>For more information or to volunteer, please contact Jerry McLaughlin at <a href=\"mailto:drjerry123@aol.com\">drjerry123@aol.com</a>.</p><p>The Spring 2010 college fair schedule follows (additional fairs are likely): </p><strong>Fair: Anne Arundel County Secondary Schools CF</strong><br />Location:  Arnold, MD <br />Fair Date: 3/10/10 (current)<br />Time: 6:00-8:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Columbia Association CF</strong><br />Location: Columbia, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/13/10 (current) <br />Time: 6:30-8:30 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: Prince Georges County CF</strong><br />Location: Lanover, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/16/10 & 4/17/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: NCF Montgomery County CF</strong> <br />Location: Gaithersburg, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/14/10 & 4/15/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:45 am to 12:45 pm, 6:30-8:30 pm & 9:45 am to 12:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Richmond Area Independent Schools</strong><br />Location: Richmond, VA<br />Fair Date: 4/20/10 (current)<br />Time: 7:00-9:00 pm <br />"];
events["4/14/2010"] = ["Spring College Fair Schedule","<p>Each fall and spring, Capital Area Iowa Club volunteers represent the University of Iowa at college fairs across the DC metro area.  </p><p>Students and their families are impressed that Iowa alumni take the time to come talk to them. Other schools have to pay people to do it! Iowa alumni care enough to do it for free! The students and their families notice the difference.  </p><p>Volunteers answer questions about the University and Iowa City, share their experiences and insights, and provide materials to area high school students and their families.</p><p>For more information or to volunteer, please contact Jerry McLaughlin at <a href=\"mailto:drjerry123@aol.com\">drjerry123@aol.com</a>.</p><p>The Spring 2010 college fair schedule follows (additional fairs are likely): </p><strong>Fair: Estudios Universitarios</strong><br />Location: College Park, MD<br />Fair Date: 2/6/10 (current)<br />Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Anne Arundel County Secondary Schools CF</strong><br />Location:  Arnold, MD <br />Fair Date: 3/10/10 (current)<br />Time: 6:00-8:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Columbia Association CF</strong><br />Location: Columbia, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/13/10 (current) <br />Time: 6:30-8:30 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: Prince Georges County CF</strong><br />Location: Lanover, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/16/10 & 4/17/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: NCF Montgomery County CF</strong> <br />Location: Gaithersburg, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/14/10 & 4/15/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:45 am to 12:45 pm, 6:30-8:30 pm & 9:45 am to 12:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Richmond Area Independent Schools</strong><br />Location: Richmond, VA<br />Fair Date: 4/20/10 (current)<br />Time: 7:00-9:00 pm <br />"];
events["4/15/2010"] = ["Spring College Fair Schedule","<p>Each fall and spring, Capital Area Iowa Club volunteers represent the University of Iowa at college fairs across the DC metro area.  </p><p>Students and their families are impressed that Iowa alumni take the time to come talk to them. Other schools have to pay people to do it! Iowa alumni care enough to do it for free! The students and their families notice the difference.  </p><p>Volunteers answer questions about the University and Iowa City, share their experiences and insights, and provide materials to area high school students and their families.</p><p>For more information or to volunteer, please contact Jerry McLaughlin at <a href=\"mailto:drjerry123@aol.com\">drjerry123@aol.com</a>.</p><p>The Spring 2010 college fair schedule follows (additional fairs are likely): </p><strong>Fair: Estudios Universitarios</strong><br />Location: College Park, MD<br />Fair Date: 2/6/10 (current)<br />Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Anne Arundel County Secondary Schools CF</strong><br />Location:  Arnold, MD <br />Fair Date: 3/10/10 (current)<br />Time: 6:00-8:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Columbia Association CF</strong><br />Location: Columbia, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/13/10 (current) <br />Time: 6:30-8:30 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: Prince Georges County CF</strong><br />Location: Lanover, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/16/10 & 4/17/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: NCF Montgomery County CF</strong> <br />Location: Gaithersburg, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/14/10 & 4/15/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:45 am to 12:45 pm, 6:30-8:30 pm & 9:45 am to 12:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Richmond Area Independent Schools</strong><br />Location: Richmond, VA<br />Fair Date: 4/20/10 (current)<br />Time: 7:00-9:00 pm <br />"];
events["4/16/2010"] = ["Spring College Fair Schedule","<p>Each fall and spring, Capital Area Iowa Club volunteers represent the University of Iowa at college fairs across the DC metro area.  </p><p>Students and their families are impressed that Iowa alumni take the time to come talk to them. Other schools have to pay people to do it! Iowa alumni care enough to do it for free! The students and their families notice the difference.  </p><p>Volunteers answer questions about the University and Iowa City, share their experiences and insights, and provide materials to area high school students and their families.</p><p>For more information or to volunteer, please contact Jerry McLaughlin at <a href=\"mailto:drjerry123@aol.com\">drjerry123@aol.com</a>.</p><p>The Spring 2010 college fair schedule follows (additional fairs are likely): </p><strong>Fair: Estudios Universitarios</strong><br />Location: College Park, MD<br />Fair Date: 2/6/10 (current)<br />Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Anne Arundel County Secondary Schools CF</strong><br />Location:  Arnold, MD <br />Fair Date: 3/10/10 (current)<br />Time: 6:00-8:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Columbia Association CF</strong><br />Location: Columbia, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/13/10 (current) <br />Time: 6:30-8:30 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: Prince Georges County CF</strong><br />Location: Lanover, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/16/10 & 4/17/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: NCF Montgomery County CF</strong> <br />Location: Gaithersburg, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/14/10 & 4/15/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:45 am to 12:45 pm, 6:30-8:30 pm & 9:45 am to 12:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Richmond Area Independent Schools</strong><br />Location: Richmond, VA<br />Fair Date: 4/20/10 (current)<br />Time: 7:00-9:00 pm <br />"];
events["4/17/2010"] = ["Spring College Fair Schedule","<p>Each fall and spring, Capital Area Iowa Club volunteers represent the University of Iowa at college fairs across the DC metro area.  </p><p>Students and their families are impressed that Iowa alumni take the time to come talk to them. Other schools have to pay people to do it! Iowa alumni care enough to do it for free! The students and their families notice the difference.  </p><p>Volunteers answer questions about the University and Iowa City, share their experiences and insights, and provide materials to area high school students and their families.</p><p>For more information or to volunteer, please contact Jerry McLaughlin at <a href=\"mailto:drjerry123@aol.com\">drjerry123@aol.com</a>.</p><p>The Spring 2010 college fair schedule follows (additional fairs are likely): </p><strong>Fair: Estudios Universitarios</strong><br />Location: College Park, MD<br />Fair Date: 2/6/10 (current)<br />Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Anne Arundel County Secondary Schools CF</strong><br />Location:  Arnold, MD <br />Fair Date: 3/10/10 (current)<br />Time: 6:00-8:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Columbia Association CF</strong><br />Location: Columbia, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/13/10 (current) <br />Time: 6:30-8:30 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: Prince Georges County CF</strong><br />Location: Lanover, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/16/10 & 4/17/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: NCF Montgomery County CF</strong> <br />Location: Gaithersburg, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/14/10 & 4/15/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:45 am to 12:45 pm, 6:30-8:30 pm & 9:45 am to 12:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Richmond Area Independent Schools</strong><br />Location: Richmond, VA<br />Fair Date: 4/20/10 (current)<br />Time: 7:00-9:00 pm <br />"];
events["4/20/2010"] = ["Spring College Fair Schedule","<p>Each fall and spring, Capital Area Iowa Club volunteers represent the University of Iowa at college fairs across the DC metro area.  </p><p>Students and their families are impressed that Iowa alumni take the time to come talk to them. Other schools have to pay people to do it! Iowa alumni care enough to do it for free! The students and their families notice the difference.  </p><p>Volunteers answer questions about the University and Iowa City, share their experiences and insights, and provide materials to area high school students and their families.</p><p>For more information or to volunteer, please contact Jerry McLaughlin at <a href=\"mailto:drjerry123@aol.com\">drjerry123@aol.com</a>.</p><p>The Spring 2010 college fair schedule follows (additional fairs are likely): </p><strong>Fair: Estudios Universitarios</strong><br />Location: College Park, MD<br />Fair Date: 2/6/10 (current)<br />Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Anne Arundel County Secondary Schools CF</strong><br />Location:  Arnold, MD <br />Fair Date: 3/10/10 (current)<br />Time: 6:00-8:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Columbia Association CF</strong><br />Location: Columbia, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/13/10 (current) <br />Time: 6:30-8:30 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: Prince Georges County CF</strong><br />Location: Lanover, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/16/10 & 4/17/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: NCF Montgomery County CF</strong> <br />Location: Gaithersburg, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/14/10 & 4/15/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:45 am to 12:45 pm, 6:30-8:30 pm & 9:45 am to 12:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Richmond Area Independent Schools</strong><br />Location: Richmond, VA<br />Fair Date: 4/20/10 (current)<br />Time: 7:00-9:00 pm <br />"];
events["4/30/2010"] = ["Hawkeye Open Golf Outing","<strong>Save the Date - Friday, April 30</strong><p>The 2010 Hawkeye Open is scheduled for Friday afternoon, April 30 to be held at the Ft. Meade course.  More details on fees and contests to follow.</p><p>Former Iowa women's golf coach, Diane Thomason, plans to play with us!</p><p>Need your help!  Ft. Meade is a restricted course and while they have agreed to let us play, things would go much smoother if we had a sponsor.  So, if you are an active or retired service member (whether a golfer or not), please contact Larry Larson (larryr_larson@msn.com) to work the details.</p><p>Already know you want to play then email Larry to sign up! </p>"];
events["5/1/2010"] = ["Join Us May 1st to Honor Iowa's Greatest Generation", "<p>On Saturday, May 1, 2010, an Honor Flight carrying 100 WWII veterans from north central Iowa will arrive in Washington, DC for a one day, whirlwind visit to the WWII memorial and other national mall attractions.</p><p>The event is part of the national Honor Flight program which has taken more than 25,000 veterans to the World War II Memorial.</p><p>The Capital Area Iowa Club is looking for volunteers to greet our Iowa heroes as they visit their memorial for the first time. We hope to gather a large group of club members, friends and Iowans from throughout the metropolitan region at the WWII memorial to give our Iowa heroes the welcome they so truly deserve.</p><p>If you're interested in volunteering for what promises to be a memorable morning, contact Clare Kelly at<a href=\"mailto:clarekelly01@hotmail.com\">clarekelly01@hotmail.com</a>.</p>"];

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