Community backs youths in Cedar Rapids anti-drug program
James Copple launches Invest In Children in Cedar Rapids to deter drugs guns and crime. The program run by the 6th District Correctional Services urges adults to give youths hope become mentors and support skill development. Call (319) 398 3675 for details.
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Cedar River Crest Reaches Cedar Rapids Amid Flood Watch
Cedar River crest reached 13.8 feet in Cedar Rapids with a drop expected later, while Conesville downriver may see 15.5 feet. City Engineer Dave Elgin notes the crest near forecast levels and work to remove pumps and sandbags begins. Animal Control offices and kennels remain evacuated with operations via Cedar Valley Humane Society.
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Coe rally seeks change after campus rape cases
An 18 year old Illinois freshman at Coe College described being raped at a fraternity party and facing a campus review that found no violation. She spoke at a Take Back the Night rally, while CESAW and Cedar Rapids police face questions about handling sex crimes and a survey cited 19 assaults over four years.
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Cedar Rapids
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Greenbelt eases Cedar River flood impact downstream
Cedar River crested at 13.8 feet with about half the greenbelt flooded. Patterson praises city leaders and the greenbelt for reducing flood damage downstream, noting the Sac and Fox Trail’s recovery plans and the long term benefits to local wildlife and residents.
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Cedar Rapids
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Patterson
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Stan Reinis
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Hospitals face nurse shortages raise toll on staff and families
At Mercy Medical Center and St. Luke's Cedar Rapids the nurse vacancy rates are about 8 and 10 percent respectively as hospitals rely on overtime and traveling nurses. Medicare reimbursements to Iowa providers have fallen, prompting tighter billing and new efficiency measures.
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