Hanukkah Observed Amid Tragic News And Reflections
Amnon Kohen and his wife Einat celebrate Hanukkah in the United States while noting artistic menorah styles. Rabbi Edward Chesman warns of rising anti jewish attacks as the holiday begins. Kohen emphasizes ancestral roots and family gatherings amid travel and weekend plans. Hanukkah follows the lunar calendar with shifting dates.
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Amnon Kohen
University of Iowa
Einat
Israel
United States
Mulyalp
Chesman
Kohen
Kohens
sfAeli
Community food drives link Brokaw center to table to table
Food from the H D Youth Center on Third Street SE in Brokaw joins a network of donors including Quality Chef Hy Vee Save a Lot Sam s Club and others. Table to Table in Iowa City has gathered 1.65 million pounds over seven years to aid local groups. Donnell Hoppes notes donated food supports meals and snacks beyond regular hours. Salvation Army and other partners help ensure usable food benefits those in need.
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H.D. Youth Center
Soul Food
Third St. SE
Brokaw
Quality Chef
Hy-Vee
Save-a-Lot
Sam’s Club
Iowa City
Table To Table
Bob Andrick
Donnell Hoppes
Cedar Rapids Salvation Army Corps
TRIAD ties seniors, police, community groups in crime education effort
Senior residents, police, and volunteers launched TRIAD to use law enforcement as an educational liaison. Meredith, semi retired owner of Iowa Popcorn Co., helps plan meetings across county venues from retirement homes to activity centers and churches. Attendance by officers is seen as vital, with quarterly revisits to venues like Cottage Grove Place.
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TRIAD
Kessler
Meredith
Maureen
Iowa Popcorn Co
Marion
Cottage Grove Place
Linn County seniors warned on fraud and exploitation
Information on TRIAD presentations was shared by the Linn County Sheriff's Department in Cedar Rapids, stressing vigilance among seniors. Speakers Amanda Dearinger and Meredith noted seniors fear reporting abuses, especially by family, risking victims staying silent rather than disrupting home life.
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Linn County Sheriff's Department
Cedar Rapids
Amanda Dearinger
Aging Services Inc
Shopping season discounts boost early shoppers despite shorter period
Retailers report brisk Friday crowds as 26 day season trims gift dollars but encourages early bargain hunting. Consumers like Stephanie Parker of Solon aim to maximize deals as Ultimate Electronics in Cedar Rapids sees 500 shoppers in 15 minutes and registers overloaded. Local managers cite milder weather and persistent holiday spending as helping turnout and sales.
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Michael Baker
International Council of Shopping Centers
Baker
Stephanie Parker
Solon
Wal-Mart
Edgewood Road
Parker
Ultimate Electronics
First Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
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