Veterans struggle for consistent county aid across Iowa
In Iowa, veterans face uneven county services as some counties lack offices or keep limited hours. Linn County official Don Tyne notes heavy workload assisting veterans with benefits, paperwork, and counseling while many clients seek housing, utility aid, food, clothing, and job help.
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Eight-year-old Stella Doss Organizes Cedar Rapids Parade
In Cedar Rapids an 8-year-old girl organized a makeshift Independence Day parade after official events were canceled due to flooding. Stella Doss, aided by her great grandmother Myrna Cooney, lined up participants including police, a fire engine, and a 1928 Mercedes-Benz, waving a flag from Johnson Elementary School of the Arts.
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Fourth of July parade photos capture Cedar Rapids scenes
In Cedar Rapids an 8 year old Stella Doss led a parade video at the Independence Day celebration. Optimist Club volunteers distributed flags along the streets as crowds gathered for the 4th of July events across Eastern Iowa.
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