NRA basic handgun class boosts safety and security in Iowa
Cedar Rapids and Marion residents with NRA instructor credentials emphasize risks and responsibilities of gun ownership. Background checks screen for felonies abuse history and addiction. Local turnout reflects rising handgun interest amid publicized crimes and fears of tighter federal limits.
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Cedar Rapids
Rex Glasgow
Marion
National Rifle Association
Iowa
John Allen
NRA
Central City
Tim Davis
Iowa City
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Obama
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Food banks struggle as demand for Thanksgiving turkeys soars
Miller notes households spend income on rent utilities and medical bills leaving little for food. The food bank distributed 3,500 turkeys for Thanksgiving though agencies requested 6,000. Linn Community Food Bank in Cedar Rapids sees a 20 percent rise. success hinges on donations and continued support. Cash gifts now constitute about 60 percent of contributions, boosting purchasing power. Northeast Iowa Food Bank reports a 27 percent rise in demand across 16 counties, with supply swiftly consumed.
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Fifth St. SE
Iowa
Waterloo
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Chareby
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Cedar Rapids Museum eyes move from flood damaged 18,000 sq ft site
Anonymous sources say the museum may relocate the 18,000 square foot building after last year’s eight foot flood. Officials favor staying in Czech Village to build an 18 to 20 million dollar exhibition center and library at Riverside Roundhouse site with $10 million from the state I JOBS program. Completion expected in 2012 despite local opposition to demolition. the current building cannot host exhibitions and insurance costs are high.
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Cedar River
Cedar Rapids
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Morningstar
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