Cedar Rapids Czech Museum grows beyond tiny space
The Czech Village museum in Cedar Rapids surpassed 50 000 visitors last year and plans a $5 million endowment to secure its future. It runs with no government funding, relies on memberships and gifts, and hosts programs like Cooking in Babis Kitchen attracting hundreds.
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Opting Out of Directory Data for Military Recruiters Mentioned
Cedar Rapids and area schools report increased attention to no contact options under the No Child Left Behind rule requiring districts to share student names addresses and phones with military recruiters. Opt out numbers rise at Kennedy Jefferson and Washington while Iowa City offers multiple choices and Linn-Mar notes only a few annual requests.
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FDA under fire over safety signals in diabetes drug Pargluva
A JAMA analysis questions cardiovascular risks linked to Pargluva from Bristol Myers Squibb Merck based on 3725 patients in trials lasting 24 to 104 weeks. Deaths heart events occurred in 35 Pargluva patients versus 9 in comparators, with increased mini-strokes and heart failure noted. FDA faces criticism over risk benefit assessment in long term therapies.
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Woman wins Powerball prize funds education and future
A Cedar Rapids resident won a Powerball prize at Blairs Ferry HandiMart to fund her education and set a college fund for her 1-year-old daughter Ayana. She plans to invest most of the winnings, with a small portion for a shopping spree, and will continue life normally.
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