MECCA marks 40 years in Iowa substance abuse fight
MECCA, the Mid-Eastern Council on Chemical Abuse, celebrates four decades of prevention, early intervention, treatment and aftercare across Iowa. CEO Steve Estes notes 170 employees in 37 locations serving more than 6,000 annually, with over 15,000 touched yearly, as a statewide growth story now focusing on early detection and mental health. A 4 to 6 p.m. celebration at the Iowa City MECCA building honors staff and patients amid a budget exceeding $9 million.
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Interim director named at Cedar Valley Humane Society
Cathy Boyes, a Cedar Rapids Animal Shelter volunteer, was named interim executive director of the Cedar Valley Humane Society after the departure of two co directors and four other staff. The board says the shelter remains open, accepting animals, and seeking a permanent leader as hiring continues.
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Flash floods in Iowa claim one home, threaten aid
Local assessment after Aug 27 28 floods found 297 homes checked in Linn Benton and Jones counties with 227 affected. Three homes sustained major damage and one was destroyed. Public property damage tally near $1 million, mostly on trails.
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Kirkwood enrolls 17,841 this fall in record surge
Kirkwood Community College reports a 17.4 percent enrollment jump to 17,841 students across 12 campuses in seven counties. President Mick Starcevich cites layoffs and new careers, high school graduates, and Kirkwood’s low tuition as drivers.
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