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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 2015

Page

10

Don Young of Tipton dies at 75 after long service to town

Donald G. Young, 75, of Tipton, died April 15 2015 of melanoma at University of Iowa Hospitals. Body donated to Iowa College of Medicine. A memorial visit is set April 18 at Tipton Golf and Country Club from 2 to 4 30 PM. He served as Tipton mayor 2000 2008 and led creation of Kennedy Family Aquatic Center. He supported the Tipton Chamber, school board projects and youth activities. He is survived by his wife Donna, son Brian and daughter Susan. In lieu of flowers, Be the Match Foundation donation urged.

Donald G. Young Tipton University of Iowa Iowa City University of Iowa College of Medicine Tipton Golf and Country Club Don Lillian Guy Young Pana Ill Louis Hazel Thordsen Stanwood High School Donna Horr Cedar Rapids First United Church of Christ of Ray Roger Gingrich Donna Young Brian Nancy) Young Los Angeles Susan Tracy) Cooper Austin Texas Caden and Coy Cooper Francis Young L. Ray Young Leona Fries Laura O’connell Match Foundation Bethematch.org

Bessie Capper obituary in Iowa town of Wellman and Williamsburg

Bessie M Capper 98 of Williamsburg formerly Wellman died April 15 2015 at Highland Ridge Care Center Williamsburg A celebration of life April 19 at Asbury Unit Methodist Church Wellman Burial Pleasant Hill Cemetery Joetown Visitation April 18 1 memorial fund for Asbury United Methodist Church Survivors include four children 13 grandchildren 29 great grandchildren two great great grandchildren plus siblings and many relatives The family notes her life included cafe and Chuck Wagon ownership gardening quilting and service in local clubs and organizations

Bessie M. Capper Williamsburg Wellman Highland Ridge Asbury Unit Methodist Church Moody Colorado Pleasant Hill Cemetery Joetown Peterseim Funeral Kaloni Asbury United Method Church Bessie Minnie (Kleinschmidt) Capper Johnson County John and Addie (Reynolds) Kleinschmidt Hartsock No Sharon Township Charles C. Capper Kirksville Capper Chuck Nan Bessie Asbury United Methodist Church Rebekah Lodge Lions Club American Legion Auxiliary Country Quilters Quilt Club John Thomas Vicki) Capper Parnell Charles Joanne) Capper Marengo Cecil Capper Cedar Rapids Ron Jenny) Capper John Vivian) Kleinschmidt Iowa City Leona Buchmayer Solon Bessie Kynlea Heitman Joe Roy Emery Kleinschmidt Marguerite Plecker

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Daily Index

Hookah Use Surges as E-Cigarettes Rise Among Youth

CDC data from the 2014 National Youth Tobacco Survey show hookah use nearly doubling from 5.2 percent to 9.4 percent among middle and high school students while e-cigarette use surpassed all other tobacco products for the first time. About 4.6 million youths used any tobacco, 2.2 million used two products, and experts debate whether vaping deters or diverts traditional cigarette smoking. The report notes distinctions between switching and new users, with health concerns highlighted for hookah exposure and associated risks like carbon monoxide and cancer agents.

Tom Frieden CDC Mitch Zeller Food and Drug Administration Tobacco Division Jed Rose Center For Duke University Medical Center Rose

Iowa City eyed for fiber expansion competition hopes rise

City officials consider fiber expansion as ImOn Metronet weigh Iowa City entry. Field surveys May 6 assess feasibility while Mediacom warns that rates depend on content charges. Local officials expect competition to push better service and pricing for residents and businesses.

Geoff Fruin Imon Iowa City Cedar Rapids Patrice Carroll Carroll Metronet Indiana The Gazette Company Mediacom CenturyLink South Slope

Iowa districts brace for budget shorts amid funding stalemate

Cedar Rapids and Iowa City schools warn of staffing freezes and larger class sizes as legislators waver between 1.25 and 2.625 percent funding gains. Cedar Rapids could cut 25 teacher jobs with 1.25 percent aid, part of a 2.9 million dollar reduction. Districts face unknowns as property tax and state aid hinge on final funding level.

Senate Democrats Cedar Rapids David Benson Iowa City Community Stephen Murley College Community Jim Rotter Business Services Rotter Iowa Andrew. Phillips Thegazette

Ernst opens door to immigration reform in rural Iowa

Sen is call on weekly briefing cites aging workforce and skilled labor shortages in rural Iowa manufacturing. She says immigrant reform could help ensure labor supply while prioritizing opportunities for American workers before considering legal immigration. 100 days in office with pending move to permanent offices.

Des Moines Iowa Joni Ernst Ernst Washington

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