Midlife motherhood gains traction in Eastern Iowa
In Eastern Iowa, women like Jara Pavlis and Traci Bell pursue families later in life aided by advanced obstetrics. Pavlis, 44, has three daughters after starting at 34, while Bell, 41, welcomes her son in a blended family with partner Forrest LeClerc.
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50-1 Longshot Giacomo Wins Kentucky Derby Upset
Giacomo, a 50-1 longshot ridden by Mike Smith, defeated Afleet Alex to win the $2.4 million Kentucky Derby in a dramatic final-stride upset. The victory generated a huge payoff for bettors and capped a memorable run in the marquee race.
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Emotional farewell for Tiemeyer at Cedar Rapids Paramount
After twenty three years with the Cedar Rapids Symphony conductor Mae stro Christian Tiemeyer led a final Masterworks concert at the Paramount Theatre. The audience rose for multiple ovations as the orchestra finished Bruckner Seventh Symphony with two encores Rimsky Korsakov and Dvorak pieces. His daughter Jeanne, a CRSO violinist, presented roses in a farewell moment.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids eyes shift to council manager plan
Sunday report surveys a proposal to switch Cedar Rapids from a commission to a council manager government. The June election will decide the charter. readers can review the charter at GazetteOnline com and contact Gazette Communications with questions via email or phone.
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Palmer Recalls Cedar Rapids Beginnings and Local Government
Ralph Palmer reflects on Cedar Rapids roots from his first Cedar Rapids residence and a summer job at Turner's Funeral Home to building AR JAY Home Improvement Center. He credits local roots as key to his family business and Cedar Rapids special status.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
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Turner
Palmer
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Iowa
On fence system reform in Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids the debate over keeping or changing the 97 year old commission form centers on Scott Olson who chairs local task forces and sits on commissions. He runs a downtown loft project and belongs to a planning group proposing 15 five year goals as voters face a June 14 change of government vote.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
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Olson
Weston argues Cedar Rapids council reform drive
Cedar Rapids attorney Mike Weston advocates changing the city’s commission form of government. He notes the 2003 City Council election drew only two challengers to five incumbents, calling it not a viable election cycle and questioning why. Weston leads Citizens for a Better Cedar Rapids and chairs the Chamber of Commerce.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Mike Weston
Weston
Moyer and Bergman
Citizens For A Better
Cedar Rapids Area
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