Fraternity Directors to Be On Site Next Fall at Iowa
The University of Iowa will require all 13 fraternities to have on site house directors next fall. The mentors must be graduate students or young professionals serving the community. Sororities already employ directors and now 13 fraternities will follow. Haiti quake spurred aid from Americans as Water for Life led by Willis Miller drills wells aiding a million people. The Cedar Rapids Fire Chief Steve Havlik retired after 30 years, praised for stabilizing the department and leadership after the 2008 flood damage.
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University of Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Steve Havlik
Iowa City
Gay
Ballantyne
Kirkwood
Uowell
Rutz
Iowa rebate fiasco hits energy appliance program fail
Iowa's Office of Energy Independence dispensed 2.87 million in federal stimulus rebates for high efficiency appliances. A two week window ended in six hours with about 9,000 rebates issued. Over 1.1 million site hits from 1.2 million households, leaving thousands frustrated trying to access the Web site or call center. Officials misread public interest.
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Iowa
Office of Energy Independence
Stop Cialis ads flood TV and panacea petitions
A reader urges nationwide petitions to halt ubiquitous Cialis and male product advertising on networks arguing it harms families and children. The letter cites parents working, caregivers, and negative influences on kids, urging action amid a national problem. It includes supportive remarks about local figures and a note on tobacco costs and health policy.
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Cialis
Bobbies
Suzies
Dahn’s Role Prominent in Kirkwood Growth
The obit notes Gaylon Dahn, longtime director of Kirkwood Community College’s Community Education Division, and his collaboration with Superintendent Selby Ballantyne. They are described as two of the most instrumental figures in Kirkwood’s early growth and advancement.
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Gaylon Dahn
Gazette
Gay
Kirkwood Community College
Selby Ballantyne
Kirkwood
Iowa bill on smoking cessation coverage stalls before deadline
The Iowa Legislature faced House File 2122 requiring health plans to cover cessation benefits but failed to meet the legislative deadline. proponents argue the mandate would yield a high return on investment by reducing tobacco-related health costs.
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Wellmark
Iowa
Forgiveness as healing after the community tragedy
Heather Armstrong writes that hate will not bring back coach Ed Thomas or help a healing community after the Mark Becker case. She urges forgiveness, outreach to Becker and his family, and commitment to his treatment, aligning with Lenten calls for compassion and Christlike acts.
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Gardless
Mark Becker
Ed Thomas
Becker
Thomas
Christ
Heather Armstrong
Cedar Rapids
Compassionate Family Gift From God In Crisis Night
A family recounts a February 6 emergency when a husband grew suddenly ill and they rushed to a house for help at 10:30 p.m. The narrator describes praying for aid as they sought shelter, highlighting faith and urgent need during a frightening incident.
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Ambulanc
St. Luke’s Hospital
Nev
Compassi
Hope
Bev Martin Central City
Bush deserves credit for Iraq victory say pundits
In a column with mixed views on the Iraq War, the piece argues that while Obama claims credit for Iraq progress, Bush administration actions helped establish a democratic path. It notes Newsweek’s cautious praise and cautions against partisan takes, ending with a belief that future generations may deem the war worthwhile and Bush correct. The author signs off with comments: jonahscolumn aol.com.
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Iraq
Newsweek
Bush
House
Gibbs
Biden
U.S
The Producers opens at Theatre Cedar Rapids in Cedar Rapids
Guest columnist notes the Feb 26 opening of Theatre Cedar Rapids production of The Producers at the rebuilt Iowa Theatre Building. He highlights flood recovery efforts with FEMA, IowA Homeland Security and others, I J O B S funding, and the revived downtown cultural scene led by Gov Culver's initiatives. He praises community resilience and economic benefits of historic preservation. Cyndi Pederson leads Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs.
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Theatre
Cedar Rapids
Theatre Cedar Rapids
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division
State Historic Preservation Office
National Endowment For the Humanities
Vision Iowa Board
Hall-Perrine Foundation
Chet Culver
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Linn County
Zins
Cyndi Pederson
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
Iowa Arts Council
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State Historical Society of Iowa
Cyndi.pederson
Iowa
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