Talk on mental health in black communities by Linda Topinka
Guest column by Linda Topinka a social worker with 30 years of experience. cites that one in four have a mental health diagnosis and discusses taboo, gender differences, and rising suicide rates among Black youths and males in Cedar Rapids. She invites a community conversation at Jane Boyd Community House 943 14th Ave SE Cedar Rapids from 5 30 to 7 30 this evening.
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Discussion on mental health issues in Black communities event
The Cedar Rapids session at Jane Boyd Community House explores higher Black youth suicide rates and mood disorders. Lead researcher Jeff Bridge cites early puberty and cultural distrust of care, while Linda Topinka comments on racism and trauma as factors.
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Letters discuss migration factors and personal freedoms
A reader urges graduates to weigh housing costs and traffic on the West Coast against Midwest amenities before moving. She notes high prices, water scarcity concerns, and expensive entertainment, then defends elder voices and rights to live as they choose amid gun safety debates.
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Memorial Day tribute on Gazette picture page
The Gazette presents a Memorial Day picture page honoring fallen heroes with a full page memorial. Dr. Ben Carson appears in the bottom third of the full page ad commemorating those who gave their lives for the country.
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War on traditional values fuels national decline
Walter E. Williams argues that modern society erodes manners, morality, and family norms once upheld by the Greatest Generation. He traces shifts in discipline, illegitimacy, and "experts" in parenting, then links liberal trends to rising federal spending and entitlements.
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Iowa topsoil rule scrapped by EPC in favor of feasibility plan
Iowa regulators voted 6 3 to replace a four inch topsoil restoration standard with a vague directive to restore soil unless infeasible. Homebuilders influenced the decision after a closed stakeholder process, drawing criticism from Commissioner Nancy Couser and prompting cities to consider stricter local rules. Comments: (319) 398-8452. todd.dorman thegazette.com
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