Matthew Ministry Hub Expands In Cedar Rapids Neighborhood Revitalization
The Gazette reports Matthew Ministry Hub grows its mission to revive Cedar Rapids neighborhoods hit by the 2008 flood. The nonprofit moved into a city-purchased headquarters on the west side. Expanded space will host a tool library, produce distribution, a youth arts venue, and the Iowa Valley Food Cooperative partner More Good Jobs Coming. General Mills plans to convert 10,000.
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Homers to convert Cedar Rapids warehouse to production space
The $60 million project will add 41 jobs at an average annual salary of $57,000 and seeks state assistance. Kiplinger ranks Iowa’s three public universities among the top 100 best values, with Iowa State moving to 62, Northern Iowa to 71, and Iowa slipping to 56.
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Letters on Kathleen Hall column and shared values
A reader praises Kathleen J Hall for her Dec 16 guest column The politics of mean. The writer laments growing greed and self sufficiency, urges support for basics like food health care and education, and highlights democracy and economy as commonwealth driven by collective effort. The piece invokes Pope Francis and JFK as touchstones.
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Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year letter
A Christmas letter from Richard J. Tjarks of Hiawatha urges joy in faith and daily celebration of Christian holidays. He quotes Philippians 4:13 and calls for humility, forgiveness, and gratitude, urging believers to act kindly and keep Christ central in daily life.
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Iowa Medicaid Delays Threaten Jan Coverage For Thousands
Delays in federal state communications risk leaving up to 10 000 Iowans without health coverage on healthcare.gov and Iowa Medicaid. Expanded Medicaid approval came only this month, delaying enrollment and benefits amid ACA rollout glitches. Separately six Chinese nationals face charges over seed theft from DuPont Pioneer and Monsanto facilities in Iowa, with one detained and five at large. SportAbility trailer and 13 customized wheelchairs were stolen. the trailer recovered but wheelchairs valued at least 15000 missing.
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Why fake reality shows spark real outrage over rednecks
Jonah Goldberg analyzes the manufactured shock of redneck reality TV led by Duck Dynasty and discusses Phil Robertson's remarks on homosexuality. He notes media reactions, free speech debates, and the lure of sensationalism while arguing for actor casts to avoid disappointing reality.
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Medicare Part D's success boosts research into Alzheimer's cure
Guest column notes Medicare Part D's 10th anniversary and its impact on biopharmaceutical research. It cites 21 new Alzheimer's genes linked to the disease, plus growth in drug development and lower costs. The piece highlights Part D's affordability for Iowans and its role in expanding funding for major conditions. Jim Swanstrom of Community Health Charities Iowa writes.
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