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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 2001
Page
15
Srinivasa Murthy, a 47 year old student in Iowa, describes how a simple act of kindness by an elderly local helps him feel welcome. He recounts navigating Cedar Rapids and the University of Iowa Hospitals with warmth and quiet everyday politeness shaping his view of Iowa City.
The writer extols a courteous, pleasant Iowa town with helpful clerks at Hy-Vee and Tru-Valu and service workers including the post office and septic contractor. They celebrate Paramount radio, Hancher IMAX, gardens, Czech Village, Grant Wood scenery, and good restaurants as they retire to Iowa. They contrast with Florida shuffleboard and note ample wood for warmth.
Gene Ann Johnson, 75, of the Regency South in Cedar Rapids, reflects on Iowa life as marvelous and praises Cedar Rapids for community spirit and open space. She moved in 2000 from Minneapolis seeking quality of life, education opportunities, and cultural access, noting Iowa's hospitals, colleges, and senior engagement. She contrasts Minneapolis traffic with Cedar Rapids civility and ease of living.
Bill Mueller 54 director of REAP International recalls his Sept 7 to 18 2001 Siberia trip for school exchange planning and vacation with his Russian friend Luda. He and Victor Kuznevnov and Elena witness the attacks and fear for future ties with Russia. He delays the exchange to March April 2002 and contemplates return and safety.
Lee County Iowa shows one of the state highest lung cancer rates with 7.3 percent mortality among residents aged 65 and older and a 24 percent smoking rate. A health department campaign urges smokers to quit or light up away from children while a state tobacco settlement funds education efforts.
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