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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 2007
Page
9
Voting begins today for the people's choice award in The Gazette Colors of Spring photo contest. More than 340 entries were submitted online and by mail, and 24 finalists were narrowed by the photo editing team.
The University of Iowa will receive 1.4 million dollars from federal health agencies for three health projects. Grants include 712,646 from the NHLBI to study pharmacy care for heart and lung diseases, 401,927 from NINDS for cognitive brain changes in preclinical Huntington's disease, and 289,317 from NINDS for brain synapse development. A separate 184,740 grant to the Museum of Art supports research on 15th to 19th century western paper components. The UI projects aim to aid conservators and preservationists in making informed collections care decisions.
University of Iowa officer Sean Morgan, one of 32 sworn campus officers, describes a night without averages. He notes the need for readiness and sometimes a gun, while juggling duties from traffic stops to engaging with curious children on campus.
Sean Morgan, a 25 year old University of Iowa police officer, describes campus traffic safety efforts and the high activity on football Saturdays. He notes 70 000 people in attendance and alcohol related issues, stressing community relations with students and staff.
Owen Jones, age 85, a lifelong Williamsburg resident, self published a two volume history and a companion 200 page book. His efforts support the town’s June 30 to July 4 sesquicentennial with 24 posters and 3,000 copies planned for the main work. He praises the town and notes Harlem Globetrotters visits to the armory and historic street changes from 1870s to today.
Linn-Mar school district began the Olweus anti-bullying program last year at Oak Ridge and Excelsior Middle School and expanded this year to all kindergarten through eighth grade students. Interventions show a significant drop in reported bullying at middle schools, with district wide reductions noted though elementary schools lack long-term data. Ninth graders receive a scaled version this year as research indicates strongest impact on K-8.
Linn-Mar schools launched the Olwens bullying prevention program for grades K through eight, aiming to cut incidents. It originated in Norway and is expanding in the United States with training for all staff including teachers, aides, bus drivers, and custodians.
Newstrack appears on Mondays with follow up on newsmakers and events. For questions contact The Gazette at P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 call 319 398 8254 or 14800 397 8212 or email Newstrack gazettecommunications.com.
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