Hope Through Kidney Transplant and Daily Dialysis
Iowa City girl diagnosed with kidney disease endures years on dialysis and a transplant failure before college. Despite 15 hours weekly dialysis and growth hormone shots she pursues art pre med classes and volunteer work while sharing her experience of being different and hopeful.
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Chase Bottorff
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Kidneeds Chili Dog Fair fundraiser in Johnson County
The Sept 25 event at the 4 H Fairgrounds features a chili contest, live music, silent auction, food, gymnastics and dog show. Donation is $5 per carload to fund kidney disease research and Jenna Smith's story highlights Kidneeds and MPGN II awareness.
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Johnson County
Lynne Lanning
Grant Wood Gothic exhibit on view in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids show "Grant Wood at 5 Turner Alley" features more than 180 works, led by the 75 year old American Gothic on loan from The Art Institute of Chicago. The exhibit runs through December with varied hours and admission prices, and draws visitors including former curator Jane Milosch and Chicago guest Greg Risberg.
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Evacuees settled in Des Moines as aid expands
A group of 11 families evacuated to Iowa were housed in a hotel while more suitable shelter and services are arranged. Robbie Bishop of the American Red Cross in Des Moines said stipends from 360 to 1600 dollars were provided, plus health screenings, food stamps, Medicaid, ID cards, and job information. Three people were hospitalized and two treated and released.
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Iowa aims to shelter Katrina evacuees at Cedar Rapids
Gov Tom Vilsack notes 516 Katrina victims relocated to Iowa with about 50 in University of Iowa processing for fall classes. Cedar Rapids agencies MAHP Red Cross and others prepare up to 100 housing units for evacuees as 40 Gulf Coast evacuees settle in quietly. Willie Martin and others receive housing help as residents weigh staying in Iowa over Mississippi homes.
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Pass Christian
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Red Cross volunteer Teahen reflects on Katrina response
Teahen, a Cedar Rapids funeral home owner, has worked with the Red Cross since 1995 and recalls urging leaders to evacuate New Orleans as Katrina neared. He notes long hours, three hours of sleep, and the ongoing relief effort with 32,000 volunteers aiding 159,000 storm victims across 650 shelters.
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