Overcoming Stuttering Through Positive Teaching Story
Gary Nassif details his journey from harsh messages to self confidence while teaching art in Cedar Rapids. He emphasizes positive thinking, early parental approach, and the pivotal Drake moment, noting how teaching children helped him conquer fear and improve speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Department of
University of Iowa
Wendell Johnson
University
Drake University
Tony
Charcoal
Special Education Department
Drake
Drake Department of Education
Charles Rowley
Department of Education
Five Seasons Water Ballet Opens at Noelridge Pool Monday
Cedar Rapids recreation commission presents free aquatic art shows at five public pools starting Monday at 9 p.m. Noelridge hosts the opening act “Five Seasons Water Ballet” celebrating the recreation department’s 50th anniversary with 12 numbers choreographed by Kari Kirk. Also scheduled are other pool shows, a mid summer aquatic arts festival, and upcoming AAU regional meets at Noelridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Recreation Commission
Noelridge Pool
Five Seasons
Kari Kirk
Polly Binger
Cindy Oxenford
Molly Wise
Bill Brown
Jones and Cherry Hill
YMCA
The
Recreation Commission
International Academy of Aquatic Art
Beulah Gundling
Noelridge
Cedar Rapids
Health Screening Clinic Opens For Seniors In Linn County
An open health screening clinic for residents over 60 runs Wednesday at Saint Patrick's School intersection of First Avenue and Fifth Street W. Approved by the Linn County Medical Society and board of health, the free clinic is sponsored by Area X Agency on Aging and HACAP. University of Iowa College of Nursing and Linn County Public Health Nursing will conduct checks on blood pressure and heart and lung sounds, with optional breast exam and urine testing for sugar. Bring a urine sample if sugar testing is desired. Congregate meals available at 1 p.m. Screening begins about 1:30. For info or reservations call 366-7631.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s School
First Avenue
Fifth Street
Linn County Medical Society
Board of Health
Area X Agency On Aging
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program
HACAP
University of Iowa College of Nursing
Linn County Public Health Nursing Service
Abigail Adams Warned of Women’s Rebellion in Revolution
Abigail Adams urged John Adams to remember the ladies and demand representation in new laws. She warned that without female voices, they would foment a rebellion and refuse to be bound by laws lacking their consent. The World Almanac notes this famous exchange from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adams
Abigail Adams
World Almanac
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Erskine
Fillmore
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Ann Ross
Debbie Smith
Mary Anderson
Janet Potthoff
Lynn Dietrich
Suzanne Lovett
Bev Linman
Suzanne Layer
Beth Kucera
Beth Kohl
Beth Norris
Molly Ungs
Angela Drilling
Cristy Senica
Cindy Chamberlain
Glen Fox
Lori McGinty
Diane Avid
Suzanne Avis
Debbi Smith
Beverpool
Bever Aquatic
Barb Pickering
Mimi Rogers
Ellis Pool
Walt Disney
Bonnie Elliott
Pierson’s ‘Flowershop
Flowershop & Greenhouses, Inc
Ellis Blvd
Hart, Schaffi Kingsridge Cricketeer
Marx
Palm Beach
Johnny Carson
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