Warner drives housing drive beyond football legacy
Cedar Rapids native Warner joins 500 volunteers in a weeklong build blitz for flood victims organized by Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity. The effort aims to complete 20 homes this year and next two years with support from First Things First Foundation, AEGON, and a state disaster grant.
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Cedar Rapids
NFL
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First Things First Foundation
Brenda
AEGON
Flooded Cedar River area resident laments slow relief progress
A June 12 eviction left a Czech Village resident homeless, losing belongings in a flood. Flood insurance covered structure and land but not personal effects, prompting criticism of aid pace and calls for safer neighborhoods and swift rebuilding. The letter also contains multiple opinions on public discourse around abortion and political violence.
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Denise Masterson
Marion
Letterman Palin joke fallout sparks calls for restraint
Media row over David Letterman's risqué Palin quip targets his late night routine and the Palin family, including Willow Palin. The piece argues for protecting children and promoting responsible discourse while defending free expression and criticizing harassment of conservative women.
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Playboy Magazine
California
Social Security party honors Frances Perkins at Iowa City shelter
A Lower City Park shelter hosts a Social Security themed gathering for Gary Sanders as he awaits his first Social Security check. The event mixes light humor with reflection on Frances Perkins and the program’s impact. Local politicians activists and journalists attend to discuss public programs and civic engagement.
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Man of Honor
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Frances Perkins
Franklin Roosevelt
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Iowa City
Gary
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