New Bohemia rises as model development in Cedar Rapids
The New Bohemia neighborhood, rebounding from flood damage, debuts a $7 million CSPS Hall renovation with an opening gala. Labor Day weekend brings NewBo Fest a three day arts and music event as streetscape upgrades proceed. Neighborhood boosters say public private investments will draw more restaurants, retail and the NewBo City Market.
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Cdar Rapids
New Bohemia
John Schnipkoweit
New Bohemia Group
CSPS
Iowa
Third Street
Fea
Little Bohemia Tavern
Parlor City
Chrome Horse
Top Drawer
Capone's
NewBo City
Schnipkoweit
Letter Support for Ron Paul and Unemployment Critique
A Cedar Rapids reader endorses Ron Paul for 2012 citing Constitution and civil liberties, cites military donor support and Rasmussen poll figures. Another letter from Gary Sargent argues the official 9 percent unemployment undercounts real job loss, proposing a method counting part timers and underemployed workers, suggesting a rate near 17 percent.
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Michelle Bachmann
Rick Perry
Mitt Romney
Obama
Ron Paul
Rasmussen
Paul
Federal Election Commission
Lisa Miles
Cedar Rapids
Walmart
Gary Sargent
Bachmann stance and fundraiser note from Amana
The text contrasts Michele Bachmann's free market positions with government limits and cites a June fundraiser at the Hiawatha Community Center for Isaac William Oldridge born in 2009 with HLHS. It notes WMT Radio host Leo Greco announced the event and donated, describes Isaac’s medical history and hope for future surgeries, and ends with a tribute to Leo Greco by Marine Palmer Amana.
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Isaac William Oldridge
Hiawatha Community Center
Isaac
WMT Radio
Leo Greco
Leo
Camp Courageous
Issac
Marine Palmer Amana
Family friendly Cedar Rapids festival seeks community support
A reader recalls the Cedar Rapids Amphitheater Music Fest at Greene Square Park with local bands, kids crafts, several food vendors and one beer vendor. Despite warm weather and positive acts the crowd was small, prompting hope organizers stay encouraged and broader family access to local music events.
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Cedar Rapids
Greene Square Park
the Gazette
Libyan revolt tests path to Arab Spring democracy
The Libyan rebellion and the rise of the National Transitional Council face huge challenges rebuilding a state after 42 years. Islamists, former Gaddafi loyalists, and regional factions risk fracturing unity while NATO support and oil wealth shape the transition. Democracy may take years as new powers contend for influence and legitimacy.
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Tripoli
Tunisia
Egypt
Mideast
Syria
Libya
Muammar Gaddafi
National Transitional Council
United States
Gadhafi
NTC
Saddam
Iraq
NATO
Britain
France
Gaddafi
Libyan Islamic Fighting Group
al-Qaida
Tunis
Cairo
Assad
Living Well with Chronic Disease in Iowa
Older Iowans live longer but face rising chronic illness costs and isolation. The Better Choices, Better Health program runs in Cedar Rapids as Live Active Live Healthy, guided by trained peer leaders to improve self management, exercise, medications, and doctor communication. Mary Ann Young highlights program impact and partnerships across state agencies.
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Iowa
National Council On Aging
Iowa Healthy Links
Iowa Department On Aging
Iowa Department of Public Health
Iowahealthylinks
Cedar Rapids
Mercy Medical Center
the Heritage Agency
Stanford University
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New York
Trubin
Phillynews.com
Trudy Rubin
Philadelphia Inquirer
Mary Ann Young
Des Moines
Iowa Department of Eider Affairs
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