Cedar Rapids businessman runs as Iowa Party lieutenant governor hopeful
Michael Richards, 64, Cedar Rapids businessman and lifelong activist, campaigns with Iowa Party gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Narcisse. He seeks at least 2 percent of the vote to keep the party on the ballot and to model grass‑roots candidacy for the Legislature. Richards criticizes Branstad as intellectually void and vows to present alternative solutions in public education and infrastructure debates.
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Iowa City teen earns Hobie's Heroes recognition for heroism
Nate Waikel recalls diving into Muddy Creek in 2012 to save 3 year old Nate Franzwa after a sledding accident at Brown Deer Golf Course Coralville His quick action earned the Governor's Life Saving Award in 2013 and now a national Hobie's Heroes honor will be awarded in Bloomington Indiana.
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Milestones Seeks Photos for Cover Contest
Community photo call invites submissions from readers. Include all names ages and hometowns of people pictured and contact details. Mail to Milestones Cedar Rapids Iowa or email milestones sourcemedia.net for eligibility guidelines.
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Playtime as learning through playful guidance at Play Fair
Ellie Morena builds with Lego at the Play Fair hosted by Get Ready Iowa and the Iowa Children's Museum to highlight play's role in development. Temple University psychologist Kathryn Hirsh Pasek explains guided play blends free exploration with learning goals to boost language literacy and problem solving.
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