Kennedy Townsend to Keynote Mount Mercy College Commencement
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend will deliver the commencement keynote at Mount Mercy College on May 17 at 10 a.m. in the U S Cellular Center. The Kennedy family's long connection to the college stems from Catholic ties and the Sisters of Mercy. Gregory Blythe, a Cedar Rapids biology major, will speak for the senior class.
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Mount Mercy College
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Mount Mercy
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Maryland
Gregory Blythe
Cedar Rapids
Section of Rockwell Drive to be Closed Monday
A section of Rockwell Drive NE over the railroad tracks will close Monday for track repairs. The Cedar Rapids Public Works Department expects the closure to last about one week and urges drivers to use an alternate route.
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UI appoints two associate deans for medicine and education
The University of Iowa names two new associate deans. Boyd Knosp will lead information technology for the Carver College of Medicine starting May 5. Susan Lagos-Lavenz becomes associate dean for teacher education and student services in the College of Education on July 1, replacing Linda Fielding after a three year term.
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Linda Fielding
News tips line and subscription numbers from Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
The notice provides local tips contact numbers for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City readers. It also lists subscription hotlines with city-specific phone lines and toll free options.
Regents to Offer Job to Florida Finalist
Robert Donley of Florida, a higher education administrator, was among two finalists interviewed publicly by Iowa Regents for executive director. After a nearly hourlong closed session, no decision was announced, though Donley reportedly had strong support. The board must vote in open session to confirm any offer.
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Coralville Lake Remains Near Crest as Water Levels Hold
The Gazette reports Coralville Lake sits around 708 feet above sea level Friday, four feet below the spillway at 712 feet. Chief ranger Randy Haas says crest is projected to 708.75 feet by next week and upstream flows have fallen after peaking at 16 000 cubic feet per second.
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Robins couple attends National Day of Prayer on May's Island
Nina Swan Kohler and husband Ron Kohler join Cedar Rapids residents in prayer during the National Day of Prayer observance held Thursday on May's Island in downtown Cedar Rapids.
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Cedar Rapids
Public displays of reflection rise with faith in public spaces
Cedar Rapids residents like 23 year old Kathryn Dykstra say prayer in public is a habit not tied to place. Clergy from River of Life Ministries and Good News Bible Church note a shift toward openly expressing faith in daily life with varying comfort levels.
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Cedar Rapids
Brent Watkins
River of Life Ministries
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Good News Bible Church
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Iowa City
Kraft Macaroni and Cheese inspires school lunch tweaks
In Iowa City a forum on retooling school meals highlights a squash based mac and cheese. Sue Freeman shows a cheddar version with butternut squash, Barilla Plus Pasta, skim milk and low fat cheese, cutting calories and fat while boosting fiber and vitamins.
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