Switch program expansion under way in Cedar Rapids area
An 11-member effort led by Switch partners aims to raise $290,000 to bring the Switch program to 2,400 third graders in Cedar Rapids and surrounding districts. The program promotes exercise, better eating, and reduced screen time, with kits costing about $50 per student and district participation sought.
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Alliant Energy
Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
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Arab Americans urged to boost political voice in Iowa
Cedar Rapids residents attend the Arab American Institute workshop at Clarion Hotel as part of a series to empower political participation ahead of the 2008 caucuses. Local leaders from both parties spoke while Democrats Edwards and Obama sent representatives.
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Cedar Rapids
Iraq
Carl David
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Emily Holley
Iown
Holley
Iowa
Valerie Smith
NAACP Youth Council Revived in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids NAACP Youth Council elected five officers at Fellowship Baptist Church led by McKenzly Wilson as Youth Work chairman. Courtney Doolin, 15, will serve as president with Christian French, 14, as first vice president LaVell Doolin 16 as second vice president Teresa Newman 12 as secretary and Kenasha Arnold 10 as treasurer. The group aims to engage younger students after a long hiatus and plans a meeting later this month.
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Wilson Middle School
Kenasha Arnold
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NAACP
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