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Blind Man Rebuilds Life After Shootings and Blindness
Powers, blinded by a 12 gauge shot to the face after answering a door, endured a lengthy hospital stay. The shooter, initially charged with assault with intent to murder, pled to a lesser charge and received probation. Powers later faced condemnation for land taken for Pleasant Creek Lake and fought for higher compensation before moving to Cedar Rapids. He now works to regain independence with YMCA workouts and blind-ability training, while expressing frustration that victims receive less attention than criminals.
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Powers
Fort Madison
Pleasant Creek Lake
Duane Arnold Energy Center
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Commission For the Blind
YMCA