Monroe School milestones reflect neighborhood history
Suzanne Barnes traces Monroe Early Childhood School in Cedar Rapids from its 1961 opening as a K6 campus to its 1990 conversion to an early childhood center. The article covers a 1975 shift to serve profound handicaps, a 1976 arson fire causing half a million dollars in damage, and later expansions and field trips to Monroe Park under Principal Kathy Brusha.
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Suzanne Barnes
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Monroe Early Childhood School
Memorial Drive
34Th Street
Madison
Woodside Drive
Monroe
the Gazette
Eyywwan
Roosevelt
Kathy Brusha
Monroe Park
Brusha
Neighborhood memories of Mount Vernon Road changes in Cedar Rapids
The Gazette recalls 30th Street residents reflecting on major shifts as Mount Vernon Road widened from a two lane Lincoln Highway to a multi lane artery. New businesses arrived while longtime locals recount fire on Monroe and urban growth amid a peaceful, tree filled neighborhood with strong community ties.
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30Th Street
Mount Vernon
Weaver Witwer
Cedar Rapids
Osco Drug
Memorial Drive
Breidert
Little Pig’s Barbecue
Ginn
35Th Street
Crestview Drive
Gordon Cook
Mount Vernon Road
Cook
Cliff Jette
Gazette
Bob Graves
Lance Humbert
Humbert
14Th Avenue
Graves
Monroe School
Marcus Hayes
Nutrition expert Judy Fitzgibbons views on wellness trend
Cedar Rapids interview with registered dietitian Judy Fitzgibbons of Hy-Vee on Johnson Avenue NW discusses three wellness movement waves, high costs of medications, and how employee wellness programs may save money. She notes light at home treats and emphasizes reading labels for healthier choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suzanne Barnes
Gazette
Cedar Rapids — Monroe
Judy Fitzgibbons
Fitzgibbons
Johnson Avenue NW
28Th Street
Trition
Corvallis
Ore
Oregon State University
Iowa State University
Dale
Brytta
Cedar Rapids
Ferhke
Judy
Johnson Avenue
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Monroe Developmental Center
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Roanas
JoAnn Cervantes
Pioneer Avenue SE
Kathy Erusha Monroe Principal
Gazette Online
McKinley High School
Glenn Barr
Barr
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