Blood drive in Central City bucks national trend
In Central City today from 1 to 6 pm the North Linn Ambulance Service and Knights of Columbus with Central City High School co sponsor a blood drive. At least 70 signed up. appointments at 438-1772. Local donors help keep a strong regional blood supply contrary to nationwide declines reported by The Washington Post.
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Central City
North Linn Ambulance Service
Ambulance Service
Knights of Columbus
Central City High School
Washington Post
United States
The
Post
National Blood Data Resource Center
St. Luke’s Hospital
Mercy Medical Center
Cedar Rapids
Julie Behr
St. Luke’s
Behr
SuzAnne Taylor
Blood Bank
Mercy
Taylor
Iowa
Visitor from China enjoys Cedar Rapids despite tensions
Wang Bo, a Hubert Humphrey Fellow and journalism instructor in Beijing, spends three weeks with The Gazette in Cedar Rapids. He notes sunny skies, a mix of farming innovation and midwestern hospitality while reflecting on Sino American misunderstandings and hopes for better mutual understanding.
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Cedar Rapids
Dick Hansen
Veryl Hansen
the Gazette
United States
China
NATO
Belgrade
Wang Bo
Hubert Humphrey
University of Maryland
China School of Journalism
Beijing
E-mail boosts literacy and family life, says Tibor Machan
Tibor Machan argues that email and Internet chat enhance literacy and family connection. He cites personal experience with three children online and notes kids learn to write clearly while engaging voluntarily, with teachers remaining important but less burdensome.
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Tibor R. Machan
Range
Calif
Journal of Social Philosophy
Cedar Rapids Faces Facility Shortfalls in Public Schools
James Craig leading Cedar Rapids Facilities Communications Committee reports that aging buildings, crowding, and $22 million in deferred projects threaten programs and safety. Task Force urges a major investment. district relies on PPEL funds and bond history to fund renovations.
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Cedar Rapids
Facilities Task Force
Franklin
McKinley
Roosevelt
Wilson
James Craig
Moyer & Bergman Law
Jackson Elementary
Franklin Middle School
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Midwest
Lee Clancey
U.S
Rexbahi
Tibor Machan
Chapman University
Orange, Calif
Hoover Institution
Stanford University
Routledge
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