Hidden treasure in Cedar Rapids genealogical basement
In the Mason library basement, the Linn County Genealogical Society preserves a vast archives. Charlene Hansen notes access to newspapers, Civil War records, obituaries, and birth data dating back to the 1800s. Volunteers catalog and index each item, aiding locals and researchers across Iowa and beyond.
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Linn County Genealogical Society
Cedar Rapids
Masonic Library
Charlene Hansen
Hansen
Linn County
Iowa
Center Point
Parking effort to cut UI hospital parking costs grows
Waterloo resident Jan Pratt led a petition signed by about 400 Iowans and pressed UI Hospitals and Clinics executives for lower or free parking. UI officials say changes are under review but may affect revenue and patient care while a memorial fund supports families.
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University of Iowa
Waterloo
Jan Pratt
Kenneth Kates
Tom Moore
Pratt
The
Des Moines Register
Ticles
Tom Leohr
Children’s Hospital
Leohr
Gramps Vs Ramps
Bruce
Iowa
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Mann
David Ricketts
Iowa City
Ricketts
Moore
Iowa Board of Regents
University
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Social Services Department
Bruce Pratt
Flu season gains momentum in Iowa as cases rise
Iowa health officials say flu activity is increasing with 216 confirmed cases to date and 44 in the last week of 2013. Dr. Patricia Quinlisk notes the peak may come early to mid February, with H1N1 the dominant strain and vaccines readily available to blunt severity.
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Iowa
Patricia Quinlisk
Iown Department
Quinlisk
South
Joseph Bresee
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
United States
CDC
Daniel Gervich
Mercy Medical Center
Des Moines
S. Mercy
Unity Point Health
Des Moines-area
Amy Varcoe
Iova
Obama Eyes Bipartisan Path on Immigrant Reform and Debt Fight
President Obama presses Congress to renew emergency unemployment benefits and navigate a debt limit standoff while seeking a bipartisan budget deal. He eyes immigration reform and NSA surveillance tweaks in 2014, with Podesta and Fallon joining the legislative team.
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Obama
White House
Congress
Josh Earnest
House
John Boehner
Brendan Buck
National Security Agency
Edward Snowden
U.S
Senate
Boehner
Ohio
John Podesta
Bill Clinton
Phil Schilio
Katie Beirne Fallon
New York
Charles Schumer
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Barbara
Frank Edmunds
Czech National Cemetery
Barbara Edmunds
Bradysmith
Kerg
Dan W
Mount Mercy Handbell Ensemble
Mary Johnson
Jesus Boy
St. Pius X Church
Lee Road
USA Today
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!