Mount Mercy honors top grads at Cedar Rapids ceremony
Mount Mercy College named its top grads during weekend commencement at the US Cellular Center. Katherine Kielkucki of Lester Prairie Minnesota received the Mary Catherine McAuley Award for high GPA and leadership. Beth Orth of Cedar Rapids earned the Mary Frances Warde Award for a transferring student. Janelle Keane of Decorah received the President's Award for perseverance. Emmett Scherrman received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from the board.
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Health Switch program celebrates Cedar Rapids students
Anna Schroeder, 9, formerly a television spender, now active after adopting Cedar Rapids and Lakerville Minn Switch program. Her mother Mary Achenbach says she joined activities and lost couch time. Dr David Walsh notes concerns about kids health and the Switch approach.
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Switch program rewards Cedar Rapids students for healthier habits
The National Institute on Media and the Family backs Switch which awards weekly points to children who cut screen time, increase physical activity, and improve eating. About 700 Cedar Rapids students have participated as data are gathered for potential nationwide expansion.
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