Pub Theology offers chill chat on spirituality
MUSCATINE — Bring your spiritual questions to a relaxed and non-judgmental, non-church setting Monday at Pub Theology. Hosted by Muscatine’s Faith United Church of Christ and Pastor Paris White, the gathering welcomes people of all beliefs and theologies to talk about “faith, religion and all things spirituality.” The gathering is held at 6:30 p.m. the last Monday of every month at a different restaurant or watering hole. This month’s Pub Theology is at Happy Joe’s, 203 Lake Park Blvd. Reach secretary@faithuccmuscatine.com for more information.
Last week to partake of tree vouchers by ReLeaf Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS — Help restore Cedar Rapids’ tree canopy lost in the August 2020 derecho by planting trees as part of the Tree Voucher Program. You can earn a voucher for $100 or $250 toward buying a tree by attending an hour-long information session happening Tuesday or Thursday; register here.  You’ll learn about the city’s collaboration with the nonprofit Trees Forever to plant trees and build parks. You’ll also learn how to care for your new tree. Supplies are limited; Tuesday’s session is 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the African American Museum of Iowa, 55 12th Ave. SE. Thursday’s sessions are 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 Fifth Ave. SE.
Eddie Andrews kept on ballot after challenge
DES MOINES — State Rep. Eddie Andrews, R-Des Moines, will stay on Iowa’s ballot for governor, reports IPR. Andrews overcame a challenge to his candidacy by proving he had gathered the 3,500 signatures needed in 19 different counties to qualify for the ballot. Altogether, five Republicans are seeking the party’s nomination June 2 to run for Governor: Andrews, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, former Iowa State Rep. Brad Sherman’ former administrative services director Adam Steen; and farmer Zach Lahn. The winner will face Iowa Auditor Rob Sand, the Democratic candidate, in November.
