Governor Highlights Iowa Economy and Lifesaving Honors
State Treasurer Mike Fitzgerald credits a robust farm economy for Iowa's resilience during the 2008-09 recession and potential cushion if a new downturn hits. Five Corridor residents earned Governor's Lifesaving Awards for actions aiding others, including 12 year old Ryan Ruden who helped save his mother after a seizure. The fifth annual Rummage in the Ramp sale in Iowa City diverted about 24 tons from the landfill and raised nearly $18,000 for local nonprofits, with landfill savings and funds up slightly from 2010.
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Mike Fitzgerald
Iowa City
Tanning violations drive Linn County health inspections
Linn County Public Health cited nearly two thirds of 53 tanning facilities for violations including allowing customers to tan beyond manufacturer limits. Jones County also had locations cited. Johnson County saw over 40 percent of 46 facilities in violation. officials push operator education.
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Linn County
Jones County
Johnson County
Obama Campaign Bus Promotes Country First Theme
The piece critiques Barack Obama campaigns in the Midwest before September reveal of a new “country first” plan. It contrasts Perry’s remarks on Bernanke with Obama’s rhetoric and notes media scrutiny, public debate, and the Iowa straw poll's limited impact. It cites Nourel Roubini and Larry Summers and references Bush era patriotism. Birgit Brun Coffman Iowa City.
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Barack Obama
Martha’s Vineyard
Midwest
America
Congress
Obama
Cannon Falls
Minn
Patrick Buchanan
White House
Rick Perry
Ben Bernanke
Fed
Texas
Bernanke
Perry
Nouriel Roubini
George W. Bush
U.S
Bush
Hollywood
Karl Rove
New York Times
John Kerry
John McCain
Iowa
Birgit Brun Coffman
Iowa City
Kirkwood bond election supports dual credit programs
Community letters highlight Kirkwood’s role in expanding dual credit for Cedar Rapids students with $170,000 in college credits earned last year and over $2.4 million across seven counties. Voters are urged to back continued bonding. Dr. Benson and Dr. Harman frame education gains against dissolvable tobacco product bans to curb nicotine addiction and health costs.
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Kirkwood
Cedar Rapids
David Benson
Cedar Rapids Community School District
County Board of Supervisors
Harvard School of Public Health
Dr. Tork Harman
Kirkwood Programs Benefit Area Students
The Cedar Rapids Community School District highlights Kirkwood Community College as a valued partner in 21st century education. Cooperative projects between Cedar Rapids schools and Kirkwood support mutual goals, including Project Lead the Way and Workplace Learning Connection for students from elementary through high school.
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Cedar Rapids
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood
Ban dissolvable tobacco products in Iowa county
Health care providers urge the Linn County community to ban dissolvable tobacco products amid a broader state campaign to promote healthy behaviors and reduce tobacco-related deaths and medical costs in Iowa.
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Terry Branstad
Iowa
Linn County
Linn
GOP group backs marriage equality in Iowa
A lifelong Republican endorses Iowa Republicans for Freedom, urging support for marriage equality for all Iowans. He argues government should protect individual liberties, not dictate whom one can marry, and cites commitment to smaller government and liberty.
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Iowa
Get Moving for Healthy Kids Day in Iowa City
Guest column promotes Get Moving for Healthy Kids Day at City High School Iowa City encouraging all ages to walk or jog for health. Colleen Davis chair, Mercy Iowa City fund supports school clinics in Johnson County with United Way backing. Registration via community foundation site or phone. goal to keep families moving daily.
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Iowa City
Mercy Iowa City
Community Foundation of
Johnson County
United Way
Mark Allen
Community
West High School
Colleen Davis
Coralville
University of Iowa
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