Scout Hero Ryan Ruden Saves Mother In Grand Mal Seizure
Youth hero Ryan Ruden, twelve, aided his mother during a January grand mal seizure at home. He was honored at a Boy Scout National Court of Honor, crediting emergency training he used to help her. A donor gift funds Ponseti method training at the University of Iowa for clubfoot treatment. CASA need grows as only 27 volunteers cover three counties Johnson Linn Jones. training and time required.
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Ryan Ruden
Ryan
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Jones
Iowa Blizzard Breaks Snow Event Record and Hits Harvest
The last week blizzard ranked as Iowa’s third largest snow event since 1950, averaging 10.2 inches statewide. Three deaths occurred due to weather while hundreds of vehicles were stranded and rescued by state patrol and emergency responders. Harvest slows with October rains leaving 150 million bushels in fields. Iowa Hawkeyes coach Todd Lickliter underwent successful carotid artery surgery at UI Hospitals.
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Iowa State Patrol
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Nebraska
Iowa Hawkeyes
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Endorsements ruin Tiger Woods privacy say critics
Duane Schmidt of Vinton argues famous athletes trade privacy for megabucks through endorsements, citing Woods as an example. He claims private life becomes public spectacle after selling mug shots and product ties, and questions Florida Patrol findings on the Las Vegas incident.
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America
Tiger Woods
Charlie
Nike
Buick
Megabucks
Letter writers blast Obama policy and economy debate
A Cedar Rapids reader accuses the Obama administration of cynical tactics amid strong critique of the stimulus, health care reform, and deficits. Marion and Pete Babusci defend fiscal limits, while Nancy Kochanowski questions NFL bowl game spending amid widespread hardship.
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Walmart
Pete Babusci
Cedar Rapids
Nancy Kochanowski
Church Praise and Parade Reflections Echo Cedar Rapids
A reader applauds the Northeast Iowa Synod for its stance on gay clergy and same sex marriage while lamenting Iowa governance blocking referendums. The letter praises Cedar Rapids holiday parade and laments missing school bands, urging broader inclusion for local youth ensembles.
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Cedar Rapids
Anamosa Middle School
Washington High School
Jefferson High School
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Xavier High School
EPA declares carbon dioxide a dangerous pollutant
The EPA now classifies carbon dioxide as a danger to public health, prompting potential regulation. Critics say the move relies on political pressure and could force a command-and-control approach if Congress fails to pass cap and trade.
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Barack Obama
Jackson
New Jersey
Jon Corzine
Climatic Research Unit
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