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Higgins Named Grand Marshal for Special Olympics
Dorothy Higgins 1061 Daniels St NE has been chosen as grand marshal of the 11th East Central Iowa Special Olympics to be held April 19 at Coe College Field House with swimming at Cedar Rapids Central YMCA. Higgins, a nurse at Quaker Oats and longtime Red Cross volunteer, notes participant numbers rising from 50–100 health forms in early years to over 600 now and more multiple handicaps. Opening ceremonies feature Parade of Champions led by Higgins and Mayor Donald Canney. Kevin Boyle of the University of Iowa will be sports marshal and Russ Bouzek will light the torch.
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