Prayer at St Patrick church focuses on chronic mental illness
In Cedar Rapids a Sunday Mass at St Patrick Catholic Church brought together people to pray for those with mental health struggles and for those in medical and social services. Rev Ivan Nienhaus urged open discussion of mood disorders and related conditions to reduce stigma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick Catholic Church
Cedar Rapids
Edar Rapids
Ivan Nienhaus
Mass for Mental Illness Awareness marks 10th year
In its tenth year the Mass for Mental Illness Awareness gathers over 100 churchgoers including several from Cedar Rapids Iowa City and Manchester residential facilities. Steve Miller shares how faith provides support for mental health struggles and recalls his 17 year battle with illness before effective medication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Manchester
Steve Miller
Miller
Supreme Court term hinges on Kennedy fate and hot politics
The high court opens with cases on shielding conservatives from gay rights and curbing partisan gerrymandering. All eyes are on Justice Kennedy as a potential retirement could shift the court, with Republicans banking on a younger conservative successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
Anthony Kennedy
Ronald Reagan
Kennedy
Donald Trump
Republican
Retiring Cedar Rapids Sgt Cristy Hamblin Reflects on 34 Years
Cedar Rapids police Sergeant Cristy Hamblin retires after 34 years with the department. She joined August 15 1983 as one of five women on the force and led in public information and community outreach. Her career included investigations and undercover work highlighting the challenges faced by officers and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Cristy Hamblin
Hamblin
Liz Martiny
the Gazette
Ashley Jay
Andrew Hamblin
Terry Truebload
Iowa City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Special Mass
Cliff Jette
Chelsea Keenan
High Court
Justice
Court Justice
Lee Hermiston