Healthy Schools Program expansion boosts childhood wellness efforts
An alliance led by Bill Clinton's foundation and the American Heart Association received an $8 million infusion from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for a national Healthy Schools Program. The effort links with local projects like Cedar Rapids' Switch program to curb obesity through cafeteria improvements, classroom health lessons, and staff wellness, aiming to raise student achievement by healthier lifestyles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Clinton
Foundation
American Heart Association
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Cedar Rapids
Robert Eckel
Dave Markward
Clinton
City Council urged to study helicopter program for cost effect
Homer The Gazette calls for council to evaluate the heli copter program and weigh its cost efficiency and necessity. It cites a safety task force finding the program may be nice but not financially sound for a city this size, amid prior incidents and lawsuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer
The
Gazette
New City Council
the Gazette
David Zahn
Bad doctors blamed for costly insurance woes
The piece argues malpractice suits drive health insurance costs, citing West Virginia doctors with many suits and a small share facing five or more suits. It notes limited impact from jury cap proposals, contrasts California reform, and claims good doctors subsidize bad ones while insurance executives secure large bonuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GOP
West Virginia
First Professional Insurance Company
Florida
the Gazette
Iowa
California
Samantha Anderson
Cedar Rapids
Helicopters Seen as Reassuring for Community Safety
A reader pleads for keep police helicopters, arguing they provide needed oversight and aid in locating suspects. They acknowledge noise and spotlight concerns but state helicopters offer reassurance and quick help when bad actors are present.
War on Terror Spying and Presidential Power Debate
The piece argues that terrorism poses a liberty threat and warns against unchecked federal spying. It recalls Nixon’s surveillance, questions whether Bush also overstepped, and notes calls for court ordered wiretaps while acknowledging war conditions. It urges vigilance against secret powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Nixon
Bush
America
U.S
Justice and death penalty urged after Jessera Gage case
A grieving family and relatives condemn the Iowa justice system over the murder of Jessera Gage. They demand harsher penalties, including the death penalty, and urge residents to contact legislators to protect children from violent criminals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessera Gage
Tina
Todd Trimble
Marion
Larry
Jenny Slight
Des Moines
Don
Carol Slight
Ankeny
Mary
Dean
Slight
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Bentley
Jetsera
Jetseta
New Yorkers’ ambivalence toward Wal-Mart and self interest
A Quinnipiac University poll shows New Yorkers dislike Wal-Mart’s non union practices and labor practices yet 65 percent of union households would shop there. Fifty one percent want Wal-Mart in New York City and 57 percent say workers are underpaid, illustrating a love hate dynamic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wal-Mart
New York
New York City
U.S
Milan
Tenn
China
Empire State
Shenzhen
Hong Kong
Wal
N.Y
Manhattan
Kan
Quinnipiac University
America
Soviet Union
Russia
Moscow
Gordon Gekko
Hollywood
Wall Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Weenyaa
Bill Clintor
Lord Jesus Christ
Roger Paul Bentley
Jessera
By Peter Brown
Peter Brown
Quinnipiac University Polling Institute
Orlando Sentinel
Brian Ray
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!