Disease in area horses prompts public program on EPM
Veterinarians warn area horse owners about Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis or EPM a disease affecting the nervous system. Dr Charles Abraham of Abraham Veterinary Clinic says 1 to 2 percent of horses may have EPM with about half as carriers and 65 to 70 percent responding to treatment. A detection and treatment program begins at 7 tonight at the Cedar Rapids Horseman's Club near Shueyville to answer questions in a group setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann McGlynn
Charles Abraham
Abraham Veterinary Clinic
Dows Rd
Abraham
Cedar Rapids
Horseman’s Club
Shueyville
Vacancy on Grant Wood AEA board to be filled March 6
A vacancy on the Grant Wood Area Education Agency board of directors will be filled by a vote on March 6. District 2 includes Central City Lisbon Mount Vernon North Linn Springville and part of the Cedar Rapids district. Interested individuals should contact their local superintendent or call 1 800 332 8488 by Feb 24.
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Grant Wood Area Education Agency Board of Directors
Linn County
Central City
Lisbon
Mount Vernon
North Linn
Springville
Cedar Rapids
Cityline asks views on end of life help for terminal illness
A public poll prompt invites callers to express opinions on whether a terminally ill person should be able to ask a physician for help in ending life. The message directs listeners to call numbers and enter a category to participate, noting an accompanying TeleUs forum for computer users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fylona
TeleUs
City and cultural events calendar for Linn and surrounding counties
A dense calendar listing meetings, theater and music performances, art exhibits, book events, recycling info, and local lottery results for Linn County and nearby areas. Includes health and emergency planning committees, school board sessions, cultural programs at Cedar Rapids venues, and notable birth notices from Mercy and St Luke's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Riverfront Improvement Commission
Ellis Blvd
Linn County Health Services Program
Mercy Medical Center
Johnson County
Sheriff's Office
Linn County Mental Health Services
Witwer
Veterans Memorial Commission
Veterans Memorial Building
Cedar Rapids Historic Preservation Commission
City Hall
Linn County General Assistance Advisory Committee
Springville Community School Board
Linn County Firefighters Association
Robins Community Center
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Dows
Coe College
Camelot
Paramount Theatre
Five Seasons Center
Cedar Rapids
Kennedy High School
Yonkers
Linn-Mar
Marion
Agnes of God
University of Iowa
Music University Symphony Orchestra
Hancher Auditorum
Richard Cionco
Daehler-Kitchin
Prairie High School
Cornell College
Black Awareness and Cultural Organization
the Commons
Iowa Universities defend paid development leaves plan
The Iowa Board of Regents approved paid developmental leaves for 172 faculty at the University of Iowa Iowa State University and University of Northern Iowa next fiscal year costing 7.4 million largely for salaries. UI will send 96 faculty, ISU 53 and UNI 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Muller
Azette Stan Wre
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Iowa Board of Regents
University of Iowa
Iowa State University
University of Northern Iowa
U of I
ISU
UNI
Tom Collins
Cedar Rapids
Marion budget hikes slightly as July taxes rise
Marion plans a 1.96 percent residential tax rise for 1996 with a July start. A budget hearing is slated at 7 tonight. The plan adds one building and engineering post and two police officers, funds a library position, and moves cemetery maintenance to contract. Sewer rates rise 3.6 percent and a special census may boost state aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Jeff Schott
Schott
Susan Kling
Oak Shade
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Iowa Trust
Pierson defense testimony details and suspect timeline
Police testimony outlines Pierson denying involvement while admitting a parking lot attack on Heiderscheit after a night of drinking. Hamblin notes Pierson’s inconsistent statements after becoming a suspect and questions over notes, recordings, and the timeline including a motel stay and a ride home. Ro hov it criticizes police record practices as the case unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Heiderscheit
Hamblin
Pierson
Rohovit
Police
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Charlyn Barney
Monticello
AEA
Cityline
Teleus Is A
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Tom Gjelten
National Public Radio
Sarajevo
Shambaugh
Carrie Connel
22Nd Ave
A Son
Greater
Econofoods East
51St St
Iowa City
Iowa Lottery
Kristy Ray
Bever Ave
Becky
Tom Becker
Homewood Lane
ST. Luke's
Michele
Brian Cariveau
Fifth Ave
Audrey Church
Third Ave
Maria
Eugene Edelen
Cherry Hill Rd
Kelly
Joseph Drakozal
21St St. NE
Laurie
Jeffrey Knott
39Th St
Susan
Ronald Lassen
29Th St. NW
Mary
Jeffrey Rhoda
Soutter Ave
Barbara
Chris Wilson
Anamosa
University Hospitals
Lynn
Glenn Gardner
Parkdale Lane
lowa-Illinois Gas & Electric Co
The
14Th Avenue SE
C St. SW
METRO
Nancy Marlin
Marlin
Regents
Constantine Curris
Clemson University
Collins
Bob Brunkhorst
R-Waverly
Brunkhorst
Mark Andrews
Mr. Pierson
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