Dysart community building reopened after modernization
The 1937 Dysart Community Building was remodeled with larger restrooms upgraded wiring and accessible features. Jeune Attente Dance Company now practices hip hop point jazz and tap in a larger space after 11 months at a middle school and three weekends back in town.
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Americans held hostage in Iran to receive compensation
The 37 surviving hostages and 16 estates will share up to 4.4 million dollars each from a spending bill. The payout, tied to a 9 billion BNP Paribas penalty, covers 444 days of captivity and reflects decades of legal battles. Kathryn Koob of Wartburg College is cited among the survivors.
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Barack Obama
Iowa
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Teen with cerebral palsy pursues driving independence
Cedar Falls teen Noah Beisner, 17, works toward independence despite cerebral palsy. He uses a reverse walker and canes and faced challenges learning to drive after a lesson showed he could not use foot controls. His mother, Marit Beisner, explains the journey.
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Moving Forward After Loss and Darkness to Christmas Hope
Robyn Dickson speaks of leaving a dark place after her brother Thumper’s death on Valentine’s Day 2000. The 59 year old former insurance agent faced grief, guilt, and career loss in Florida before returning to Cedar Rapids. She describes carrying pain like luggage and finding gratitude and renewed purpose this Christmas.
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