Community Calendar and Local Events
Local calendar items include regional government class in Johnson County, Bellydance show at CSPS in Cedar Rapids, Mad Scientist program at Iowa City Library, theater in Cedar Rapids, and multiple government and civic meetings across Linn Johnson and Cedar Rapids areas.
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the Gazette
Third Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City Public Library
S. Linn St
Johnson County
CSPS
Third St
Legionarts.org
Department of Physics
Solon City
Council
Solon Public Library
Linn County Firefighter's Association
Lying as kindness to Alzheimer's patients over death
Readers share experiences and ethics of telling dementia patients about deaths. A nurse and social workers describe balancing honesty with dignity, noting repeated explanations can harm memory and mood.
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Abby
California
Paula C
Wooster
Ohio
Paula
Susan
Duluth
Minn
Why Do My Ankles Swell During the Day
A reader asks about swollen ankles. Dr Donohue explains edema from capillary fluid leakage. gravity, activity, and dependent edema worsen it. Elevating legs, wearing elastic stockings, reducing salt, and seeking the edema booklet can help. Order details for the booklet are provided.
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Dr. Donahue
Donohue
Orlando
U.S
Shoes tip timing and home foot care hints
Readers share practical shoe shopping timing and simple foot care tips. Advice covers shopping late in the day when feet are larger, cold and hot water soaks to ease aching feet, rolling the foot on a bottle or ball for relief, drying shoes with newspapers, and light leather polishing with oils. Frances in Texas adds using eyeglass cleaning sheets for door glass.
Slothful Work Ethic Noted In Modern Labor Scene
Observers describe today’s workforce as markedly slow and inefficient, likening human productivity to slothful behavior. Critics urge reforms to boost pace and urgency across industries.
Lavin shines in Oklahoma at Paramount Theatre Cedar Rapids
Jessica Lavin returns to Iowa in NETworks Presentation touring company as Laurey and dazzles with witty opening, dream ballet dance, and chemistry with Spencer Plachy. Andrew Lebon as Jud Fry brings pathos. Sarah Wadia stands out as Ali Hakim. Musical showcases Susan Stroman choreography. Jillian Zygo underperforms as Ado Annie. Standing ovation for Lavin.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Jessica Lavin
Iowa
Paramount Theatre
Lavin
Creamery Theatre
Laurey
Networks
Curley
Spencer Plachy
Jud Fry
Andrew Lebon
Jud
Oklahoma
Lebon
Sarah Wadia
Ali Hakim
Ado Annie
Kansas City
Farmer
the Cowman
Susan Stroman
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United Way of East Central
Cedar Rapids Visual Arts Commission
City Hall
Linn County Conservation Board
County Home Rd
Marion
Marion City Council
North Linn School Board
Robins Planning and Zoning Commission
Jennifer
Raleigh, N.C
Trudy
Rose
Aunt Rose
Ethel
Mom
Dad
Joan
San Francisco
Dear Abby
P.O. Box
Los Angeles
Jeanne Phillips
Universal Press Syndicate
Dr. Donohue
Paul Donohue
North America
Heloise
San Antonio Express-News
Frances
Texas
P.O
San Antonio
King Features Syndicate
Marmaduke
China
Warire
Billy
Clark
Dick Cheney
Theater Review
G.R
By Rob Merritt
Ginger Thatcher
Royal National Theatre
Cameron Mackintosh
Jillian Byhan Zygo
Ada Annie
Ali
Will Parker
Zygo
Plachy
Rob.merritt
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