Play Safe Be Safe workshop stresses proactive fire safety
At Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids a Saturday workshop drew over 750 early education teachers and child care providers from across Iowa. Presenter Robert Cole of Fireproof Children warned that 85 percent of fires set by children involve children as victims and promoted a skills based, positive approach to safety using videos games and activities.
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Returning Prisoner Simulation Teaches Restorative Justice
About 50 people role played a released prisoner in a Saturday simulation at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Cedar Rapids. Participants received a parolee identity and faced tasks mirroring real reentry challenges to stay out of jail. The exercise, organized by Churches United, aimed to foster understanding of restorative justice and community mentorship.
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Follies Delights Cedar Rapids Audiences With Varied Talent
Old shticks and new stars fuel the Cedar Rapids Paramount Follies. The Symphony Guild fundraiser features comics David Bolt Rick Titus Cheryl Moon Thoms on Bob Glass and Steve Ginsberg alongside rising young performers Anna Barnts Casey Prince Markus Cannon Zach Parker Catherine Blades and Josh Siegel. Performances run through March 13 with showtimes and tickets via (319) 363-1888.
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