Johnson County Offers 20 Percent Prescription Discount Cards
A county program provides Johnson County residents a 20 percent discount on common prescription medications. The free cards are valid for all residents and accepted at most pharmacies, with Caremark administering the plan and the National Association of Counties backing it. Cards are available at multiple local offices and clinics, including the Board of Supervisors, Public Health, and Veterans Affairs, plus local pharmacies. Linn County has also begun issuing cards since January.
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Cedar Boat Club to present life vests at River Patrol ceremony
Three self inflating life vests worth over 300 dollars each will be given by the Cedar Boat Club to the River Patrol at 12 30 p m during the club's annual event at Mohawk and We do things that pertain to us and the river said Deanna Zenor Safety on the river is a priority The club funded the gift through year long fundraisers. Traffic on Collins Road NE slowed after two crashes injures reported but not severe Police said one report incomplete and the other not filed yet.
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Clean Sweep Program Rescheduled for Monday in Marion
Operation Clean Sweep is moved to Monday after a Friday postponement due to weather. The effort cleans downtown Marion streets and alleys in preparation for summer festivals with help from Marion Parks and Public Services. MidAmerican Energy donates supplies. Volunteers report to the Marion Chamber of Commerce at 9 a.m. Monday. Call (319) 377-6316 for details.
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Cities Strive for Livability Say Architects
More than 200 planners and architects at the Iowa Events Center discussed making cities livable and walkable. Katherine Schwennsen urged design that reduces car dependence, emphasizes building efficiency, location, and size while tapping public interest in design quality and sustainability.
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Faith in marriage near in Cedar Rapids church wedding
Katie Karminski and Troy Ciha, both 21, plan a May 20 ceremony at Immaculate Conception Church Cedar Rapids. They will marry in a church without a Mass to honor differing faiths, reflecting rising interfaith marriages noted by local clergy.
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Cedar Rapids
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Israeli native earns Kirkwood associates degree in Iowa City
Oren Rabinovich 26, an All Academic Scholar from Kibbutz Beit Hashita completes an arts liberal studies associate at Kirkwood Community College. He plans to pursue chemistry and physics at a four year school after working three part time jobs and arriving in Iowa City in 2003. Graduation held today at 10 am at the U S Cellular Center. More than 2400 degrees diplomas and certificates will be awarded.
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Cedar Rapids
North Liberty plant sale helps greenify the town
North Liberty hosts its 15th annual tree and shrub sale at the Recreation Center offering 260 trees and 360 shrubs for 15 to 30 dollars each. Parks Superintendent Guy Goldsmith notes community beautification and nonprofit income from other area plant sales, with local nurseries potentially impacted.
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