Mental health funding urged after Newtown tragedy in Iowa column
Doctors Whitters and Larsen argue for expanded mental health funding in Iowa amid post Newtown debate. They cite high prevalence, stalled regional redesign, long waits, and funding gaps in county facilities and hospitals. They urge Medicaid expansion and transitions funds to cover deficits and add treatment beds.
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Iowa
Mercy Medical Center
St Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Connecticut
Adam Lanza
Cedar Rapids citizens push for non casino options and safety
In Cedar Rapids and Linn County residents advocate lifestyle venues and a family oriented area. The letter supports delaying a casino, cites local venues like Five Seasons Hotel and Paramount Theatre, and urges safety during Linn-Mar school late arrivals citing icy roads and bus safety. The author Tom Sabotta endorses local options and polled involvement.
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Five Seasons
Hilton
Paramount Theatre
Cedar Rapids
Czech Museum
Marion
Hiawatha
Linn County
Tom Sabotta
Alberta school lanyard ban follows near strangling incident
A Calgary area third grader nearly strangled by a lanyard in a school bathroom prompting Alberta to ban single strand cards. LENORE SKENAZY argues the reaction is an overcorrection, citing hindsight bias and comparing to responses after Sandy Hook and other safety measures.
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Alberta
Darrin Turnbull
Calgary Herald
Turnbull
Sandy Hook
Foster Grandparents program seeks 55 plus volunteers
Jennifer Hemmingsen reports that the Foster Grandparent program pairs volunteers 55 and older with children in Linn Johnson and Jones counties. In 2023 forty eight volunteers logged over 25 000 hours aiding 225 kids at 36 sites including Head Start centers and schools. Volunteers receive a tax free stipend and travel reimbursement while mentoring ages 0 5 to 12. Interested individuals should contact Gina Tarullo at 319 730 1214 or email a fostergrandparents gmail com
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Children of Promise
Linn
Johnson and Jones
Gina Tarullo
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Newtown
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Richard Larsen
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Diane Clements
Tama
Riverside
Dubuque
Quad Cities
Linn-Mar
Lenore Skenazy
Iskenaz
Yahoo.com
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