Dementia Fight Adapts to COVID-19 in Iowa
Lauren Livingston outlines how the Alzheimer's Association in Iowa responds to the pandemic. She notes 66,000 living with disease and 126,000 caregivers, urges rapid testing in long term care, and highlights virtual programs, fundraising shifts, and the Walk to End Alzheimer's across Cedar Rapids and Iowa City with donations still accepted.
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Alzheimer’s Association
Iowa
Alzimpact.org
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Alt.org
Alz.org
Owa
Questioning COVID parties and public perception
Sullivan notes early stories claimed youth spread through risky COVID parties but finds little evidence. Wired and Verge investigations show inconsistencies. He argues most Iowans wear masks and limit outside interactions, urging continued precautions.
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Wired
The
Verge
Horizons Joy Drive launches to brighten holidays for homebound seniors
Horizons A Family Service Alliance announces a Joy Drive to deliver Thanksgiving and Christmas meals plus joy packages to Meals on Wheels recipients in Linn County. Volunteers and community donors at Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust locations are invited to contribute food items and financial gifts, with shipping options available.
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National Institute On Aging Research
Horizons
Linn County
Meals On Wheels
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
Horizonsfamily.org
CRBT
Amazon
Fifth St
Cedar Rapids
Four Oaks invites help for kids in need this season
Anne Gruenewald, president and CEO of Four Oaks, urges community support for holiday gifts and basic family aid. Donate food furniture clothing and household items through donation sites like Amazon Smile and charity lists to deliver directly to organizations. Join Four Oaks in uplifting neighborhoods and sharing opportunities to give.
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Amazon Smile
Four Oaks
Anne Gruenewald
Nonprofits pivot to technology to meet needs this year
Kristin Roberts notes United Way of East Central Iowa shifts to virtual fundraising and remote volunteering. The piece highlights Project Re-Connect, rural farm partnerships, and Holiday Volunteer Guide directing donors to UWECI activities at uweci.org. It calls for gifts, volunteering, or advocacy to support neighbors facing pandemic and derecho impacts.
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United Way of
East Central
Iowa
UWECI
Uweci.org
United Way
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