Diabetes awareness drive and LiveWell 5K set for Aug 27
Dr Abha Saxena outlines the UnityPoint Health Diabetes and Kidney Fund and invites Cedar Rapids residents to join the LiveWell 5K Walk Run on August 27 at NewBo Market. Proceeds benefit patient assistance with diabetes and kidney disease. Registration is at unitypoint.org livewell5k.
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Community Letters Praise Plagman Leader In Cedar Rapids
Readers commend Ralph Plagman for his impact at Metro and Washington high schools and Cedar Rapids Youth Council work. They note his leadership in raising graduation standards with teacher support and his respectful stance toward diverse abilities.
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Weiner Sexting and Celebrities Fuel a Distracted Mind
Kathleen Parker notes a media diet of sensational links from The Drudge Report to celebrity gossip. She laments diminished attention spans in a channel surfing, multi screen culture while highlighting a brutal crime story and a veteran journalist’s reflection on aging and media.
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Cedar Rapids Linn County bond clash hints at regional role
Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett says the city has not been asked to back Linn County’s 20 year 40 million Water and Land Legacy bond. County supervisor Brent Oleson sought a five to three board size resolution. Backers prioritize education as regional water quality projects loom. The piece argues for cross jurisdiction collaboration on flood control wetlands and urban runoff.
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