Todd Named Head of Anesthesia at University Hospitals and UI
Dr. Michael Todd, a professor of anesthesia, is appointed head of the Department of Anesthesia at University Hospitals and UI Carver College of Medicine. He joined in 1986 and has been interim head since July 2004. Salary set at $405,000. Todd succeeds Dr. David Brown who moved to MD Anderson Cancer Center. He has led NIH funded brain swelling and brain blood flow research as principal and co-investigator.
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Iowa City district sees unofficial enrollment rise by 230
The Iowa City school district reports an unofficial enrollment increase of about 230 students from last year. Total unofficial enrollment on Tuesday is 10,874 with 927 in kindergarten, the largest class in district history, mainly in northern and western areas. An official count will be taken September 16.
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Cedar Bend Lake design workshops set for September evenings
Cedar Bend Lake planners announce two public workshops to gather input on the $3.6 million recreation venue south of downtown. RDG Planning & Design, with offices in Coralville and Des Moines, will attend. First session September 14 at Ambroz Recreation Center 2000 Mount Vernon Rd SE. Second session September 22 in City Hall council chambers.
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Fire Destroys Legion Building in Downtown Vinton
A large fire on First Avenue in Vinton damaged the Legion Post No. 57 building and adjacent structures. Fire crews from multiple towns battled the blaze with aerial support, while ambulance services supplied hydration and meals for responders. Damage included smoke and water intrusion. extent to the Legion building remained undetermined.
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North Benton
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Johnson Auction Sales and Real Estate
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the Gazette
Fifth Street
First Avenue
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Faithful couple adopts Liberia orphans forming a 11 member family
Brad and Jenny Groothuis of Marion adopted four daughters from war torn Liberia joining their five biological sons for a total of 11. They met Alicia at a Liberian orphanage three weeks ago and now live on Brad’s Rockwell Collins income in Cedar Rapids. The family believes their story is a miracle and a testament to faith as they care for two younger girls recovering from bacterial infections.
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Swore seeks Cedar Rapids District 4 seat with focus on city planning
Chuck Swore, 62, a vice president of Acme Electric, outlines his bid for Cedar Rapids City Council District 4. He highlights 23 years leading the Five Seasons Facilities Commission, five years on the Planning Commission, labor relations experience, and support for a 1 percent local sales tax and Highway 100 extension. He aims to hire a capable city manager and govern with common sense and restraint.
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Hospital visit shares family moments in Sofia’s room
Laura Segall documents Jenny Groothuis and her children visiting Sofia, 7 months, in the hospital room. Princess 2, Antonio 3, Solomon 5, and Gabriel 7 pose with their sister as Jenny’s husband Brad and other children Alicia 6, Sebastian 9, Dominic 1, and Adriana 5 months are not pictured.
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Kalona man found near home tied to 1999 disappearance
Investigators say Mark Berger died after driving off Highway 22 into the Iowa River near Riverside. The body was found in shallow water after a dry summer lowered the water level revealing the incident site near his mother's home. Authorities do not suspect foul play.
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