Foster parents get kids letters after custody move mixed reactions
Nineteen letters and drawings from five children age 2 to 12 were turned over to Paula Mick as the state ends a three week ban on contact with former foster parents. The letters describe unhappy life in new homes after the children were removed from Karen Cooper and placed with the Micks and other Cedar Rapids foster homes. The DHS cites confidentiality while Commissioner Nancy Norman declines to comment amid ongoing custody dispute and 60 Minutes coverage.
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State Department of Human Services
Micks
Kellogg
Cedar Rapids
DHS
60 Minutes
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Nancy Norman
City Briefs Roundup Of Local Events And Notices
Catholic Laymen The Rev Marvin Bries will speak on The Church Today at Mercy Hospital Room 1105. An open house honors children's librarian Marsha Ramey Saturday 2 to 4 pm at Hiawatha Public Library. Ramey leaves after six years to move to Webster Groves Mo. Cedar Rapids Public Library bookmark contest deadline Saturday with winners during National Library Week April 5 11. Preschool films 1030 to 1115 Friday Beems Auditorium downtown library. KCRG meteorologist Denny Frary speaks at 1145 am at Village Inn. Various ads list spring cleanups sales and events at local cemeteries florists and stores, plus a St Patrick theme. Marion events include Row and Dotties Vacation March 15 21 and a noon potluck and talks at Resurrection Lutheran Church for ages 60 and up.
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Mercy Hospital
Marsha Ramey
Hiawatha Public Library
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Webster Groves
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Resurrection Lutheran Church
18Th Ave
Marty Gray
Joe Bolkcom
Linn County
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Mt. Vernon Rd
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Danish Maid Bakery
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Pierson’s Florists
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Center Pt. Rd
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Johnny’s Parkway
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2Nd St. S.E
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Amana
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