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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 2010
Page
6
The Gazette reports in Cedar Rapids that persistent cloudiness may worsen mood for some residents. Meteorologist Justin Gehrts notes a string of dreary days with little sun, while nurse Sue Blome links gloomy weather to heightened SAD symptoms amid economic and flood-related stress.
Blome notes gloom does not equal seasonal affective disorder. About 6 percent of Americans have it, with low energy, appetite changes, fatigue and withdrawal. Treatment includes antidepressants, exercise, therapy and light therapy. seek help if mood worsens or leads to crisis. Contact Abbe Center Inc. or mid eastern Iowa CMHC for assistance.
A 24 unit Home to Stay complex at 845 31st Ave. SW in Cedar Rapids nears full occupancy as ex-offenders and their families move into one to four bedroom apartments with counseling offices. The Lundby Town homes project, funded by Cedar Rapids city funds state housing money and tax credits, opens with tours planned and may exceed two years per family under counselor led plans. Mary Lundby honored for lifelong public service as the complex bears her name.
The Linn County supervisors unanimously approved a resolution urging passage of state legislation to regulate commercial dog breeding facilities. They seek authority to oversee breeders that violate humane care standards, noting Iowa hosts about 750 licensed facilities with over 23 000 dogs. Current law lacks state oversight for federally licensed facilities or enforcement for abuse cases.
Iowa business leaders and lawmakers discuss expanding amusement device games to boost state revenue. A 6,928 device cap remains, with 25 annual fees per machine and limited payouts, while Illinois anticipates a 30 percent tax take on net proceeds. Public figures warn of a costly political debate and prior Touch Play backlash.
Kirkwood faces budget reductions with some faculty positions and the executive director of secondary education cut. Enhanced early retirement could save 700000, with a 5 percent trim across non salary items and possible privatization of services. Enrollment hit 17841 as state funding shrinks, with adjuncts filling gaps as programs shrink.
The Freedom Festival ends its RibFest bid after council delays permit amid talks of moving BBQ Roundup to Labor Day. Five Seasons Facilities Commission notes BBQ Roundup aims to align with the festival, while organizers focus on downtown July 4 fireworks. Swore offers mediation.
In Port-au-Prince looting continued while aid groups urged faster help. The World Food Program aims to raise feeding from 67 000 to 97 000 on Monday and seeks 100 million meals in 30 days with more government donations. Two women were rescued from a collapsed university building as rescue teams persisted amid chaos.
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