Civic dialogues planned in Iowa City themed on Wellstone
A 7 p.m. Thursday civic dialogue in Iowa City will explore Can we dream again inspired by Sen. Paul Wellstone. Discussions at the Senior Center and Wild Bill’s Coffeeshop are part of a national series with Wellstone’s family urging readers to study Conscience of a Liberal. Tom Gilsenan and Regenia Bailey coordinate the events and registration is at wwwwellstone.org.
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Community forum questions land treasure sale near Amana
Amana residents challenge Gilman Group plans to buy land near Price Creek in Iowa County for a 48.6 million hotel and water park complex. They warn runoff and loss of cultural, historic, and artistic value tied to Native American sites and Grant Wood heritage. Letters to editor invite community input.
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Letters for the weekly Community Forum in The Gazette
The Gazette publishes Letters to the Editor weekly as part of the Community Forum. Readers submit opinions and perspectives on local issues for public discussion in this regular feature.
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Honor choir strikes accord for participants
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Birth Announcements Policy For The Gazette Readers
The Gazette accepts birth notices from Johnson County and surrounding areas. Parents must submit a birth announcement form at Cedar Rapids or Iowa City offices during business hours. Listings are free and published in The Log column.
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Fire Galls Iowa City Run Busy Schedule
Sunday medical calls total one with a hazardous condition on Earl Road and Westside Drive. An afternoon extrication from a vehicle occurred at Highway 6 and Broadway Street. A smoke scare arose at 713 Carriage Hill Street. Monday saw two medical calls with one hazardous condition and one extrication, plus one false alarm. Tuesday content not shown.
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Class Helps Families Understand Schizophrenia Support
Friedrich, living with schizophrenia for 17 years, finds value in a peer class that helps family members recognize symptoms and learn to live with the illness. Warner notes daily life improvements from the program and the idea that identity includes but is not defined by illness. The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Johnson County also runs Family-to-Family to educate relatives about brain function and coping.
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Peer to Peer session launches for severe mental illness group
A new Peer to Peer program for people with severe mental illnesses started Tuesday at Uptown Bill's Small Mall in Iowa City. Joanna Mouming, reachable at 319 631 3335, described the support group as valuable and noted parents wish for earlier education after diagnosis. Mouming stressed illness is biological and not a parent’s fault. Warner said the class helps her live better and enjoy life, while she remains supportive of others seeking help.
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Parkinsons Deep Brain Stimulation Shows Promise At Hospitals
A new surgical approach to suppressing Parkinsons muscle disorders shows promising results at University Hospitals Iowa City and in a national study. Deep brain stimulation uses implanted brain electrodes connected to under skin batteries to deliver low voltage current and improve muscle control. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors moved toward courthouse security by asking staff to cost two sheriff deputies stationed at the courthouse.
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