We’ve Come a Long Way in the Breast Cancer Fight
A guest column marks 30 and 15 years of survivorship after two breast cancer diagnoses. The writer notes early detection, healthy weight, and limiting alcohol as risk reducers, cites Mayo Clinic experts on diagnosis and genetics, and reflects on progress toward targeted therapies and genomic mapping as 2010 nears.
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the Gazette
Hartmann
Ingle
Free breast care and screenings offered in Eastern Iowa region
The article outlines no cost mammograms ultrasounds and related breast care for low income women in Cedar Rapids and surrounding counties through Mercy Women's Center Iowa Breast and Cervical Cancer program and Susan G. Komen Fund. Contact Mercy Women's Center 319 398 6821 or 1 800 626 6826 Visiting Nurse Association 319 337 9686 ext 155. Shirley Ruedy cancer survivor noted for long running Gazette column.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn
Johnson
Benton
Cedar
Jones
Tama
Mercy
Mercy Women’s Center
Susan G. Komen
Eastern
Des Moines
Johnson County
Donna Warner
Visiting Nurse Association
Linn County Supervisors Favor Renovation Of Building
After a Marion open house, Linn County Supervisors appear to back renovating and expanding the current building. Critics cite centrality, parking shortages, removal of spaces, needed elevators, and traffic concerns near the site. Shirley Anthes Central City.
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Linn County Board of Supervisors
Marion
Linn County
Shirley Anthes
Central City
Scam on phone bill prompts consumer alert and letters
A reader warns of a scam adding a $14.95 charge from LD Teleservices on phone bills and shares a cancellation sequence. The note urges reporting to the Iowa Utilities Board and cites similar nationwide fraud. The letter also includes political commentary from Adam Nicholson of Cedar Rapids.
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LD Teleservices
Reagan
Bush I
Bush II
Bill Clinton
Treasury
Clinton
Ronald Reagan
America
Adam Nicholson
Cedar Rapids
Testing for hunting licenses in Iowa sparks debate
A letter argues changes to the Iowa DNR policy to require felon checks and multiple tests, including a visual discrimination LD test, MMPI, and drug screening, before issuing hunting licenses. The note contrasts with concerns about traffic safety and roundabouts, urging attention to school bus safety and driver caution.
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Iowa Department of Natural Resources
DNR
Minnesota
Rick
Kris
Manchester
Conservatives Oppose Progressive Movements Across Era
Richard Vindante of Coralville argues conservatives have long opposed major progressive reforms. He contends opposition spans antitrust, women’s suffrage, unions, minimum wage, Social Security, unemployment insurance, civil rights, Medicare and Medicaid, reproductive rights, LGBT equality, and civil liberties in the name of national security.
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Barack Obama
Bill Strilich
Richard Vindante
Coralville
Bipartisan divides and tax cuts spark heated criticisms
A speaker attacks Republicans and conservatives for pursuing partisan bickering, government intrusion into private life, and tax cuts that benefited the rich. They accuse leaders of sacrificing future generations while opposing health care reform.
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U.S. House of Representatives
Middle East
Rush Limbaugh
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