Hoover policy aims to reconnect students through balanced cellphone rules
Editorial fellow Chris Espersen profiles Hoover High School Des Moines leaders Lynne Kelly and Annet h Cameron as they implement a classroom cellphone policy to boost engagement and mental health. They advocate designated phone times, data driven reviews, and community building to counter rising student stress and post pandemic disconnection.
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Harris Walz ticket urged to undecided voters by Ralph Plagman
Guest columnist Ralph Plagman appeals to independents and Republicans who have not joined the Trump camp to vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. He cites Trump indictments and Jan. 6, urging support for policies on immigration abortion gun safety climate and child tax credits, noting Biden era context and cabinet promises.
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Laughter as Medicine Event Back in Cedar Rapids
Dawn Brouwers promotes humor as health aid while announcing the sixth annual Laughter is the Best Medicine event in Cedar Rapids. Proceeds support His Hands Free Clinic which served 1,309 patients in 2023 with 3,000 visits aided by 151 volunteers and hospital radiology and lab costs. event Sept 23 at DoubleTree, emceed by Beth Malicki with GIT Improv. Reservations by Sept 16 at hishandsclinic.org.
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