Report cites VA failures after death in Iowa hospital
Final VA medical inspector report may support claims by Gaylord Thayer’s daughters that Knoxville Veterans Medical Center bears liability for his death from asphyxia in 1999. It cites off hour psychiatrist access gaps, inadequate staff training, and too few workers in the locked unit. The family seeks 2.5 million in damages.
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DES Moines
Veterans Affairs Medical Inspector
Iowa
Knoxville Veterans Medical Center
Gaylord “Bill” Thayer
Veterans Medical Center
Knoxville
Thayer
James
Brooke Harrington
Holly Thayer
Marissa Thayer
Joseph van Winkle
Julie Watford
Francis Garrity
Knoxville Medical Center
Donald Cooper
Cooper
Kenwood Park Ice Cream Social Celebrates Improvements
Cedar Rapids neighbors host an ice cream social and playground dedication at Kenwood Park to mark upgrades including new playground equipment and a parking lot. Hy-Vee provides ice cream, locals bake cakes, and donations are welcomed to help fund the park project.
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Kenwood Park
Pam Hinman
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Eastern Avenue
35Th Street
Hy-Vee
Nancy Stevens
Todd
Stevens
Park Revitalized with Fountain Playground and Shelter
A Kenwood Park project added a drinking fountain, plus plans for a picnic shelter and bathroom facilities. Stevens credits Master Plumbing and neighbors for assistance. The park is now used more than before and residents laud the green space and bright playground equipment.
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Stevens
Marion annexation hearing set by state board
The City Council approved annexing 111 acres east of Marion in April despite protests from Vallee High Addition residents. A state City Development Board hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall to consider the annexation, which requires four of five governor appointees to approve.
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Marion City
Vallee High Addition
Steve McCann
State City Development Board
Marion City Hall
McCann
Prairie Hill Development Co
Linn County
Highway 13
Squaw Creek Village
Mobile Home Park
Vallee High
Prairie Hill
Eldon McMillen
Colorado Board of Education
Iona
Georgia
TELUS
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Marion Public Library Board
Springville City Council
Coggon City Council
Fairfax Public Library Board
Fairfax Public Library
Walker City Council
Local Notes and Community Events Roundup
Daily notebook of civic meetings fairs concerts and services in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. Includes school motto debate poll results traffic safety helmet law, library programs, blood drives, farmers markets, book signing, and Mercy St Luke’s hospital notices with births and community tips.
Water main break shuts Collins Road restaurants in Cedar Rapids
A 12 inch Collins Road water main break near Northland Avenue NE disrupted Cedar Rapids area dining. Seven restaurants closed by health water standards while crews isolated the leak and planned repairs. some reopened by evening as water pressure normalized.
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Cene
Cedar Rapids
Collins Road
Northland Avenue
Frank Lovera
Water Department
Lindale Mall
First Avenue
Lovern
St Jude teacher Achenbach earns national Teacher of the Year
Jeanette Achenbach of St. Jude, a 38 year veteran and twice named in Who's Who of America's Teachers, received the National Catholic Forester's Teacher of the Year award at an all school Mass on May 23. She won $500 and an engraved bell for herself and the school. nominating former student Katie Arp received a $100 bond.
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Janet Borholm
St. Jude
Jeanette Achenbach
Kcrg-Tv9
National Catholic Forester’s Award
Achenbach
Katie Arp
Tom and
Pat Arp
Katie
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Solon
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24Th Street
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Linnoe
the Gazette
P.O. Box
Metro-Iowa
Terry Coyle
Terryc
Fyiowa
Fernow Rd
Daily Notebook
Cityline
Oakhill Jackson Neighborhood Association
Jane Boyd
14Th Ave
American Red Cross
Grant Wood Area
42Nd St
Marengo
Manchester
Beems
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Jackson Browne
Paramount Theatre
Ticketmaster
U.S. Cellular Center
Sharon Helgens
Beems Auditorium
Council Street
Cedar Rapids Free Medical Clinic
Illinois
Illinois Lottery
Iowa Lottery
Lisa
Scott Riedesel
Northview Pl
Latricia
Jermaine Blackcloud
Fourth Ave
Leah
Shawn Bilauer
Ida Dr
ST. Luke’s
Brian
Kristin Lenz
Devonshire Dr
Karl Ritter
Denali
Dionne Halstead
Steven Moore
C St. SW
Apt. C
Tracy
Ernest Peterman
10Th St. SE
Collins Restaurants
By Cindy Hadish
Lovera
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Northland Square
Perkins
Ruby Andrews
Robyn Rouse
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