Historic 1906 Arts and Crafts house moved for district rehab
A 1906 Arts and Crafts home at 1113 Second Ave SE was lifted and moved toward a new site as Green Development of Iowa City plans to convert it into office space. St Luke's Hospital pledged 17000 toward moving costs, avoiding demolition. April 16 volunteers cleared 61 bags of litter in Cedar Rapids despite cold winds. Local schools expand gardens and greenhouse projects to teach gardening and healthy eating.
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Former Iowa superintendent resigns amid voting fraud charges
Patrick Lyons, praised for community service, resigned as Vinton-Shellsburg superintendent after being charged with illegally voting in three local elections. He had prior theft conviction in 1996. votes in 2004 and 2005 predate restored felon rights in 2005.
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Iowa lawmakers debate tobacco funding and public health
The Iowa House cut tobacco prevention funding from 7.8 million to zero while the governor and Senate back continued support. A Tobacco Prevention Alliance survey shows 85 percent of voters favor state action to discourage youth smoking, and 68 percent support helping residents quit.
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Flood recovery patience and federal funding guidance
A Cedar Rapids resident narrates the 2008 flood impact on their family, recovery delays, and gratitude for FEMA and SBA programs. They caution rushing rebuilding, noting eight months to return home and missed long term funding opportunities while urging patience for proper aid and rebuilding.
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Cedar Rapids
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Unhappy Obama vents over fame and phones in mockery
The piece portrays President Obama as resentful of anonymity and critical of his own tenure. It notes his recent hot mic moments and a campaign focus on recapturing urgency, while contrasting his current policies with past opposition rhetoric and suggesting he campaigns as incumbent.
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Financial literacy month prompts family money talks
A Junior Achievement and Allstate Foundation poll shows 92 percent of teens learn money basics from parents but fewer than half discuss money management as a family. The piece highlights budgeting, saving, and credit, and notes JA programs reach 37 575 students in 2010 11 in eastern Iowa with free online lessons for all ages.
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Jaeasterniowa.org
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