Health crisis looms as actor Heath Ledger death highlights overdoses
Ledger's death shift spotlight to a rising US overdose problem driven by prescription drugs. CDC figures show unintentional poisoning deaths climbed from 12,186 in 1999 to 20,950 in 2004, with opioids and antidepressants among key killers. Public health officials warn of widespread risk and new campaigns target teens.
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Landfill site eyed for future recreation near downtown
Podzimek and Pat Shey led a one day demonstration at the Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency dump downriver from downtown to spark ideas for future use. The site, capped with clay and dirt and nearing methane extraction, could host passive skiing or wind and solar projects, with a potential nonprofit group exploring options.
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Conversations with the Council come to local venues
The City Council adopts Conversations with the Council on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 PM in local venues including coffee shops and delis. The first session is Feb 26 at Blue Strawberry 118 Second St SE. Justin Shields and Tom Podzimek back the idea as a way to reach constituents.
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Severe Iowa winter boosts highway crashes across Corridor
State Climatologist Harry Hillaker notes this winter is the harshest since 2000-01 with about 30 inches of snow in December. Iowa City police report a rise in crashes with 552 incidents so far in January, Cedar Rapids logs 163 accidents this week alone with 15 injuries, prompting slower driving advisories from Cedar Rapids officials.
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Cedar Rapids
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Kirkwood Aims Hotel Motel On Campus With New Facility
Kirkwood Community College plans a full service on campus hotel to support lodging management and culinary programs. The $23 million project funded by 20 year revenue bonds will use hotel net income to repay costs, while expanding room inventory and easing kitchen space shortages for labs.
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Atherton
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