Linn County Jail Earns National Health Accreditation
The Linn County Jail, run by the Linn County Sheriff's Department, earned accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. Only Polk County Jail in Iowa has similar recognition. Sheriff Dennis Blome notes nurse Jan Dolley is singled out as a certified correctional health professional and expects the accreditation to reduce lawsuits over inmate health care.
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New Cornell president starts Monday at Cornell College
Leslie Garner Jr., 43, began as Cornell College's 14th president marking the first time a sitting president has led the private college. Garner previously led North Carolina Wesleyan College in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and now starts the new role this week.
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Cedar Rapids teen charged with forgery in four-home case
A Cedar Rapids teen, Aaron Wheeler age 18 of 605 41st St NE, faced forgery charges after a monthlong police probe into forged checks totaling over 10,000 dollars. Police linked him to four residences where cleaning services by Merry Maids were used and he was identified as being present at all four sites before being released on a consent to delay.
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Rehab director to visit Cedar Rapids today
Marge Knudsen director of the Iowa Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services plans a Cedar Rapids visit to discuss public concerns about programs to employ disabled people. She will be at the Cedar Rapids vocational rehabilitation office on the seventh floor of the Iowa Building 411 Third St from to 3 p.m. Knudsen will outline the division’s strategic planning process and other topics related to aid for the disabled.
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Reveries of Wadena Festival Echoes Through Iowa Hills
Dave Rasdal recalls the 1970 Wadena rock festival and imagines whether a modern repeat could return. He notes 40 000 attendees for Woodstock like legends versus Wadena’s small town past, local memories, and cautious skepticism about a future event.
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Northern Irish children find peace through Iowa visit program
Northern Irish youths from Belfast join a Cedar Rapids six week stay through Project Children to experience American life and ease sectarian tensions. Participants Alex Francine and Carolann tour sites in St Louis and Iowa attractions while promoting cross community dialogue.
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McLeod May Cease Public-Funding Education Plan
Cedar Rapids entrepreneur Clark McLeod said he may abandon seeking public funds to test new education approaches at McLeod Academy in Marion. He proposed a public private demonstration with local districts to share funds for students, but the 30,000 member Iowa State Education Association opposed the plan.
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