CPR updates boost compressions to 30 in new guidelines
Editorial urges refresher CPR training as American Heart Association raises ratio to 30 compressions and 2 breaths at about 100 per minute. Home arrests remain common and prompt aid saves lives. Hospitals Red Cross offer classes locally and online resources guide learning and practice.
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American Heart Association
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American Red Cross
Americanheart.org
Depts
Washington
Prolonged adolescence and the costs of adulthood
The piece argues that delaying adulthood is tied to high college costs and weak benefits, listing five benchmarks from the University of Pennsylvania study. It contrasts youth loafing with expanded responsibilities and cautions about aging timelines, urging fuller social support and timely public services. Betty Dale Cedar Rapids voices concern about public servant compensation and community safety.
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Beau
University of Pennsylvania
Frank F. Furstenberg Jr
Britney Spears
Jessica Simpson
Gazette
Cadillac
Justin Shields
Council
Betty Dale
Cedar Rapids
Mike Blouin for Governor in Iowa Primary
A voter urges support for Mike Blouin in the Democratic primary to build a better Iowa. The note lauds his record as Tom Vilsack's economic development director and cites job creation and retention under his leadership.
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Mike Blouin
Blouin
Iowa
Tom Vilsack
Blouin and Fallon Vie for Iowa Governor Amid Integrity Push
A letter argues Blouin as the qualified ex-legislator and teacher promising jobs and health care, while Fallon promotes Clean Elections to curb PAC money. It urges voters to back Fallon for political integrity and individual-contribution limits, citing Emerson on integrity.
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Iowa
Blouin
Ilona
Justin Shields
Hawkeye Labor Council
Afl-Cio
Cedar Rapids
Political Action Committee
Ed Fallon
Fallon
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Maybanks Viewed As Independent Choice For Johnson County Attorney
Natalie Cronk urges support for Nick Maybanks in the Johnson County Attorney race. She argues Lyness lacks strength to enact change due to entrenched policy, while Maybanks is portrayed as unbound by current office loyalties and capable of equitable prosecutions.
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Janet Lyness
County Attorney's Office
Lyness
Nick Maybanks
Johnson County
Natalie Cronk
Iowa City
Janet Lyness Earns Respect Through Community Work
A Johnson County voter praises Janet Lyness for listening, kindness, and compassionate leadership. The writer details meeting her recently, volunteering for her campaign, and plans to vote for Lyness for county attorney on Tuesday.
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Janet Lyness
Lyness
Johnson County
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