Cedar Rapids voters back commission government stay
Voters support keeping Cedar Rapids on the commission form, with advocates praising its unique status as Iowa’s only city with full time council members and remaining nationally among large cities still using this system. Debate may continue, but many urge focusing on other issues.
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Marie-Susanne Langille
Commission
Barry Boyer
Ralph Palmer
Cedar Rapids
Don Canney
Iowa
Portland
Ore
Shay
England
Larson
Juror Critiques Excuses as Contempt Court Cases Rise
Juror Tripp said excuses were not good enough after Polton missed hearings. The grand jury indicted Marburger without Polton, who was later acquitted by a trial jury. Brady fined Polton for contempt of court on two counts and urged future court attendance.
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Tripp
Polton
Marburger
Brady
Seizure alerting in dogs remains unproven and debated
Experts warn that canine behavior during seizures is often misinterpreted as alerting. Some believe dogs sense pre seizure cues through subtle changes in behavior or smell, while others doubt such alerting exists, noting dogs may simply respond to distress or empathy.
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Conford
Glenda Fillenworth
Cedar Rapids
Pet behavior survey invites participants via Epilepsy Institute
A notice invites people to send a self addressed stamped envelope to The Epilepsy Institute for a survey on pet behavior during seizures. Pamela Conford is the contact. The article notes dogs use senses like smell in law enforcement and mentions Brownie, a Mother's Day gift, who protects Herr’s family and is aware of Sanders’ seizures.
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Epilepsy Institute
Park Ave. South
New York
Pamela Conford
Sanders
Cindy Herr
Brownie
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