Farmer Darin cashes in with local TV spot and crop plans
Independence farmer Darin gets a TV commercial makeover with makeup and a green screen, drawing recognition from strangers though he works 12 to 14 hour days. He plans SureStart on about 2,500 of 8,000 corn acres and will plant 3,000 acres in soybeans, while Burco Sales refurbishes and transports tractors for national sales. Dave Rasdal notes the business shift and local reactions as he profiles the busy entrepreneur.
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Niki
Independence
Missouri
Burco
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Don’t Give Up on New Year Resolutions for Fitness
End of March prompts many to quit health goals. Weight loss requires time and planning. Consider a trainer, group classes, new shoes, and steady routines. Balance exercise with rest and moderation while staying physician cleared. Kris Pritchett, ACE trainer and YMCA director, invites questions.
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Kris Pritchett
YMCA
Kepritchett
Gmail
Reminder: Backseat Teddy Bear Visual Cue for Parent Safety
Washington Post and KidsAndCars.org promote simple steps to prevent children from being left in cars. Place a needed item in the back seat to remind you of the child and keep a teddy bear in the unoccupied car seat to signal when the child is present in the back. Coordinate with daycare or babysitter to call if a child is absent.
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Washington Post
KidsAndCars.org
Health events calendar highlights free offerings and support groups
Listings cover free and nonprofit health events including blood drives at Grant Wood Area Chapter Cedar Rapids and World Class Industries Hiawatha, support groups for mental health and grieving, breast feeding sessions at Mercy and St. Luke's, and health screenings with groups such as NAMI Linn County and Iowa City Hospice. Many events require registration or contact for details.
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American Red Cross
Grant Wood Area
Rockwell Dr
Cedar Rapids
Givebloodgivelife.org
15Th Ave
Hiawatha
Foundation 2
Second Ave
Foundation2
Iowa City
Johnson County
S. Linn St
Nami Linn County Connection
Dreams Consumer Recovery Center
First Ave
Helen G. Nassif
Women's & Children’s Health
St. Luke's Hospital
Mercy Medical
Sedlacek
Sediacek
Foundation 2 Crisis Center
Second Ave. SE
Neehlert
Crohn
Mercy Medical Center
Marion Room
Cheryl Keiper
Wade St
Keila Naparstek
Keila. Naparstek
Iowacityhospice.org
McAuley Room
Mercy Medical Plaza
Mercy
Lowe Arts and Environmental Center
10Th St
Marion
N. Park PI
American Heart Association
Coderedcor.com
Marva Abel
Third St. SE
Grant Wood
Givebloodgivelife
Red Cross
Rockwell Dr. NE
Grantwood-Redcross
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Jeff
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Blairs Ferry Rd
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