Todd family pushes epilepsy awareness and fundraising in Iowa
Sara and Adam Todd work with CURE to start an Epilepsy Foundation affiliate in Iowa. A recent Iowa Legislature grant of 100000 backs statewide efforts as epilepsy costs top 12.5 billion annually. Adam’s seizures disrupt life despite periods of improvement.
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Adam
Cedar Rapids
Dale
Sara
Iowa Epilepsy Foundation
Todds
Epilepsy Foundation
Iowa
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Bentler's new-trial bid denied after family plea
Martin Mendez of Indianapolis and Christina Mendez Wilson of Fort Madison spoke after Michael Bentler's motion for a new trial was denied by Mullin. Relatives described the killings of Bentler’s mother and others, urged accountability, and expressed grief, sorrow, and a vow to carry the victims' memories forward.
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Mullin
Christina Mendez Wilson
Fort Madison
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Mario Mendez
Michael Bentler
Julie Bentler
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Shawn
Lisa Fitzsimmons
Coralville
Gregg Bentler
Town City
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Chinese Legacy left by late Kalona principal
Kalona Elementary School Principal William Marks favored Chinese culture and retired May 30 before his death. A federal grant to teach Mandarin was discovered about two days before his passing, with Parrott noting excitement from teachers and parents. Kalona was the only Iowa school to receive the grant last fall, while nearby districts extend language programs.
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William “Bil” Marks
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Camp hosts youths with inherited bleeding disorder at Iowa camp
Campers at Darrel and Carolyn Bell's farm, including Sarah and Taryn Hathcock, spend a day learning self care for hereditary bleeding disorders. The event supports Hemophilia Camp run with Camp Tanager, part of a long charitable tradition since 1926. Brian Bell's family started hosting after his leukemia hospital stay.
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University of Iowa
Donald Pirrie
Sarah Hathcock
Lone Tree
Taryn
Darrel
Carolyn Bell
Bell
Brian Bell
Brian
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