Expansion eyed for Kirkwood equestrian center in Cedar Rapids
The Iowa Equestrian Center at Kirkwood Community College attracts weekend events and thousands of visitors, with expansion funded largely by private gifts. Nearby, the Hall Perrine Foundation supplied a 3 million dollar challenge grant toward the Czech and Slovak Museum and Library project, needing 6 million more in pledges for a 25 million relocation and endowment. Cedar Rapids Officer Reid Lander was honored May 15 for using a defibrillator to save a man having a heart attack at a softball game after crossing a stopped train.
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Iowa sex offender program questions its effectiveness
Iowa pursued a five phase civil commitment program for men with two or more sexually violent crimes. With eighty participants at Cherokee Mental Health Institute no graduate yet, officials question if the $7 million annual effort reduces future offenses. Also, emerald ash borer found in Alla makee County prompts quarantines and containment efforts as Iowa awaits spread.
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Readers Debate Medical Building on Cedar Rapids Second Avenue
Citizens discuss erecting a medical mall on Second Avenue and possible traffic changes. Concerns include sewer infrastructure costs, lane reallocation, potential shift of traffic to First and Third avenues, side-street access, and impact on downtown access if a skywalk is used.
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Obama Promised Change Faces Political Backlash in 2010
The piece critiques Barack Obama for failing to deliver his promised center governing and bipartisanship. It cites endorsements of Martha Coakley and Blanche Lincoln, the Specter-Sestak race, and the Pennsylvania 12th district special election won by a pro life anti-ObamaCare Democrat, arguing Obama deserves blame for waning support.
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Tackling obesity as an investment for children's future
Iowa’s obesity concerns are highlighted with White House and IDPH findings. The piece covers rising adult overweight rates, child overweight figures, and long term health risks. It cites Live Healthy Iowa Kids challenges, school vending nutrition tools, and a personal note from Tom Newton, director of the Iowa Department of Public Health.
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