Tooth fairy note puts cancer cure on hold
In Iowa City the Kluesner family discovers a note from a 10 year old patient asking the tooth fairy for extra money to fund children fighting cancer. After a difficult period with her daughter's cancer diagnosis Vicki Kluesner returns with $10 while her parents match it, highlighting a touching act of charity.
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Ova City
Vicki Kluesner
Jackie Kluesner
Kluesner
Jackie
Iowa City
Hell
Scott and
University of Iowa Children’s Hospital
Dr. Snehalyer
Branstad Aides Weigh 30 Million Mental Health Cut
A Democratic legislator says Gov. Branstad's administration may trim 30 million dollars in state funds counties rely on for mental health services. The plan targets funding used across counties to support community care and crisis programs.
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Terry Branstad
Old-fashioned Christmas at Knollwood Home
A reader visits Barb Fulton and Paul Rossberger on Knollwood Drive SE to experience an old fashioned Christmas ambiance with traditional sights and comforting sounds filling the home.
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Barb Fulton
Paul Rossberger
Knollwood Drive
Page Il
New Be Vision Aims to Boost New Bohemia
A community initiative in New Bohemia builds on passion and persistence to help the neighborhood thrive. Organizers emphasize collaboration with residents to address local needs and foster economic and social vitality.
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New Bohemia
Private gifts to Holden Center via Jackie’s Cause
The University of Iowa Foundation is the preferred channel for gifts to the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center. Online gifts are available at www.uifoundation.org/jackiescause, with credit card options by phone at 800-648-6973 ext 895. Mail donations to US Foundation P O Box 4550 Iowa City IA 52244-4550 with a note directing funds to Jackie's Cause cancer gift fund.
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University of Iowa Foundation
Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
Jackie
Uifoundation.org
US Foundation
P.O. Box
Iowa City
Iowa
Target breach highlights U S lag in credit card security
The United States lags in smart card adoption as other nations deploy Europay MasterCard Visa style chips. Hackers target U S data, enabling theft of magnetic stripe information and creation of counterfeit cards sold on global black markets. Randy Vanderhoof notes the U S remains among last to convert from magnetic stripes.
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U.S
United States
Ogy
Randy Vanderhoof
Marion precinct leader at Linn County GOP caucus
Wayne Bryant from Marion helps run the Marion 2-2 precinct at the Linn County Republican Caucus held at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids. About 757 attendees participated in the 2010 event.
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Wayne Bryant
Marion
Washington High School
Cedar Rapids
Ready or not the caucuses boost their stakes in 2014
The Gazette notes crowded off year caucuses in Iowa with seven way Republican Senate race and five way Democratic House race raising stakes. A.J. Spiker says delegates elected at caucus could matter if Senate and House nominations aren’t settled by the June 3 primary, boosting participation for the January 21 caucuses.
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Iowa
U.S. Senate
U.S
Tom Latham
Republican Party of Iowa
A.J. Spiker
House
Caucuses unlikely to sway 2016 presidential race
Iowa observers note caucuses this year will have limited impact on the 2016 campaign. Democrats aim to elect Bruce Braley to replace retiring Tom Harkin and to defeat Governor Terry Branstad while Republicans showcase presidential hopefuls. The piece underscores the early stage of the race and the focus on down-ticket battles in Iowa.
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Iowa
Joe Shanahan
Tom Vilsack
LS2
Des Moines
U.S
Bruce Braley
Tom Ha
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