Cedar Rapids killer testifies in double murder trial
Kyle Marin described his actions in the slayings of Molly Edmondson and Katrina Hill, saying he intended no motive and acted on impulse after returning to Edmondson's Cedar Rapids apartment. He told a detective he used a knife during the attack.
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Teens create web site to help peers on cancer
In Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area, teens designed a site titled Cancer Really Sucks to provide information and support for youths facing cancer. Teachers and students see cancer as widespread among families and hope the site fills a gap for teen access to age appropriate resources.
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Lindsay J. Carmack
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Paul Goetzman
Kennedy High School
Cedar Rapids
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Harding
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Live chat with lymphoma survivor Blake Thorson tonight
Tonight at 8:30 to 10 0nline event features Blake Thorson a one year survivor of non Hodgkin lymphoma. Kirkwood Community College hosts the chat via cancerreallysucks dot org site for participation.
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Gems of Hope offers child program for families facing cancer
Gems of Hope runs a free program for children ages 5 to 12 dealing with a loved one's cancer. The initiative began in July at St. Luke's Hospital and features crafts and yoga. November sessions at Mercy Medical Center can be arranged by calling (319) 393-9681.
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Mercy Medical Center
Linn County panel selects Map G for district supervisors
The Linn County Board of Supervisors considers Map G for electing five district supervisors starting November 2008. The Temporary Redistricting Commission, on a 3-2 party line, reaffirmed Map G after complaints of partisan influence. If approved, the plan goes to the secretary of state. if rejected, it returns for revision.
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Proposed Linn County supervisor districts Map G
The Linn County Temporary Redistricting Commission recommends Map G for approval with numbered districts and color codes. The Linn County Board of Supervisors will vote Tuesday. rejection triggers revamp, approval sends to the state for consideration. Gazette staff writer Dick Hogan will discuss the story on KCRG TV9 at 11 a.m.
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Gambling experts say increased gambling boosts addiction in Iowa
Dr. Donald Black of Carver College of Medicine notes rising compulsive gambling as casinos expand. Data from Rachel Volberg shows Iowans with gambling problems grew from 0.1 percent in 1989 to 1.9 percent in 1995 after casino openings, with Volberg leading Gemini Research and tied to major universities.
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Donald Black
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