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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 2015
Page
5
The Gazette urges readers to pause and count blessings amid global terrorism violence and political strife. It emphasizes gratitude for loving families neighbors leaders and progress, arguing grateful resilience fuels effort to improve society and future prospects.
A Cedar Rapids reader commends Kennedy High School for a well organized ceremony honoring students with T shirts and certificates after a request to turn off cellphones. The note also thanks Cedar Rapids Optimist Club volunteers who placed and retrieved flag receptacles for Veterans Day and thanks local subscribers.
A guide to a Thanksgiving service notes that all proceeds beyond flag and staff costs benefit Cedar Rapids youths. The message also thanks Hy-Vee for subscribing to the Optimist flag program and displaying flags around stores during holidays, and for a free Veterans Day breakfast that moved several veterans.
A Cedar Falls Washington High playoff trip turned frightening when a deer struck a Ford F 150 head on on Interstate 380. The driver and three passengers escaped uninjured thanks to the swift aid from Cedar Rapids Officer Alex Steffens, a Yellow Cab driver, a tow truck operator, and a vigilant passerby.
Guest column by Jane Drapeaux and Anissa Bourgeacq urges Iowans to fight hunger this winter. It details how 1 in 4 Eastern Iowa children and 1 in 5 seniors face food insecurity, outlines HACAPs plan to provide millions of meals, and lists ways to help through donations, volunteering, and advocacy.
A humorous Thanksgiving reflection from Todd Dorman listing gratitude for a dog, neighbors, health guidance, newspapers, family, and political commentary. He cites food avoidances, roasting methods, and lighthearted shots at politicians, media events, and a governor’s party invitation.
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