Cedar Rapids postal workers press on amid anthrax scare
Cedar Rapids Postmaster Paula Prochazka says workers stay calm and focused as suspicion rises after Washington DC postal workers' anthrax deaths. The office meets regularly with the union, health professionals visit the plant, and customers receive postcards to ease fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kristophere
Owens Aazette
Cedar Rapids
Paula Prochazka
Washington, D.C
Prochazka
Midwest
Dennis Christopherson
Ers
Cedar Rapids Library hosts intro to online auctions program
A Cedar Rapids Public Library program titled Introduction to Online Auctions will discuss sites like eBay Amazon and Yahoo. The two hour session aimed at novices and experts covers bidding proxy bidding accounts item descriptions and seller bidder feedback. Free but preregistration is required via 398 5123.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Public Library
eBay
Amazon
Yahoo
Iowa Rises to Eighth in Health Ranking
Iowa tied for eighth with Maine in the United Health Foundation national health ranking, up from twelfth last year. High school graduation, low unemployment, prenatal care and active lifestyles boost scores while concerns include heart disease, cancer and occupational injuries.
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines
Iowa
United Health Foundation
Maine
Foundation
District weighs longer school day for at risk students
Tom Micek, associate superintendent, said the district may reallocate scarce resources to boost student achievement. About 30 percent of students are not proficient, and ideas include expanding summer programs, extending the day, or adding Saturday classes for extra help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Micek
Micek
Daily schedule and notices for Linn County and Cedar Rapids
A dense listing of local government meetings and events across Linn County and Cedar Rapids includes the Linn County Empowerment Executive Committee, United Way offices, Cedar Rapids City Council chambers, various board and committee meetings, school board forums, and regional meetings. Also listed are political committee events, computer training, music and lecture programs, college fair details, a US lottery update, and public notices on births, arrests, charges, fire calls, burglaries, and property losses. The items specify times, venues, and participating organizations such as the Linn County Supervisors, Cedar Rapids Public Library, Grant Wood AEA, and area schools.
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Linn County Community Empowerment
United Way
Fifth Ave
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Linn County
14Th Ave
Grant Wood Area Education Agency Board of Directors
Grant Wood Room
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Sixth St
Cedar Rapids School Board
Jackson Elementary
Clayton County Board of Supervisors
Supervisors
Elkader
Belle Plaine
Chauffeurs, Teamsters and Helpers Union Local 238
Decorah
BGM School Board
Brooklyn
Dysart
City Hall
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Davenport
Tim Davidson
Kiki
Koko
C.R
C.R. Library
Grinnell
Julia A. Cox
Michael Birmingham
Cox
Birmingham
Steve Gravelle
DeWitt
DE Witt
Leo Maynard
DeWitt Community Hospital
Maynard
Veterans’ Affairs
Don Thiltgen
International Harvester
Farmall Works
Rock Island, Il
St. Joseph
The
Associated Press
Midland Board
Wyoming
Midland School Board
Midland
Marlene Flory
Winneshiek County
Wilder Auditorium
Northeast Iowa Community College
Calmar
Nob Hill
Sarah Strandberg
Unitedhealthfoundation.com
Janet Borheim
Daily Notebook
Linn County Meetings
Leaf Pickup
the River
Wilson Avenue
Lauren and Deborah Drives
Fruitland Boulevard
Edgewood Road
18Th Street
Matthew Drive
38Th Avenue
O Avenues
16Th Street
O Avenue
Ellis Road
F Avenue
Koudsi
Bever Avenue
Trailridge
East Post Road
34Th Street
Indian Creek
Oakland Road
First Avenue
35Th Street
Old Marion Road
J Avenue
Glass Road
Weing Road
Shaver Road
Wilson
66Th Avenues
Johnson
F Avenues
Wiley Boulevard
Jacolyn Drive
Mount Vernon Road
Cottage Grove Parkway
City Limits
Sunland Drive
Golf Street
C Avenue
Old Marion
Collins Roads
42Nd Street
Democratic Central Committee
UAW
Hall
16Th Ave
Technology Learning Center
la Fosse Baroque Ensemble
Clapp
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Handel
Haydn
Vivaldi
Bach
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Footloose
Paramount Theatre
Ticketmaster
U.S. Cellular Center
Sex
IRS
Old Creamery Theatre
Amana
Madeline Albright
U.S
Gallagher-Bluehorn Performing Arts
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
Mercy Education Center
Mercycare. Org
New Covenant Bible Church
46Th St. NE
Noelridge
Illinois
the Gazette
Third Ave
E. Market St
Gazette
Dr. Lukes
Sheri and
Ryan Wilkinson
Brady
Patrick A. Vasquez
Shueyville
17Th Street
Daniel J. Weimer
Tama St
Marion
Trisha Dvorsky
Stanley W. Zupancic Jr
Grand Ave
Walgreens
Seventh Ave
18Th St
Johnson Ave
Sandon. NW
Novak Automotive
Second Ave
38Th St. Dr. SE
10Th St
B Ave
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