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Your voice- Katie Beckett, CR woman who changed Medicaid, diesKatie Beckett, 34, whose battle with a childhood disease and federal bureaucracy made her a national symbol in the 1980s, died today. Beckett’s death was confirmed by Teahen Funeral Home of Cedar Rapids. Her parents Julie Beckett and Mark Beckett … Continue reading → […]Steve Gravelle/SourceMedia Group News
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Katie Beckett, CR woman who changed Medicaid, dies
Katie Beckett, 34, whose battle with a childhood disease and federal bureaucracy made her a national symbol in the 1980s, died today. Beckett’s death was confirmed by Teahen Funeral Home of Cedar Rapids. Her parents Julie Beckett and Mark Beckett … Continue reading
Posted in Community, health, human interest, politics
Tagged julie beckett, katie beckett, Tom Harkin, tom tauke
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Pushing For Middle-Class Support, V.P. Biden Backs Up Job Claims
DAVENPORT – Vice President Joe Biden is following the White House’s push to make manufacturing success a hallmark to build support in Iowa. “Manufacturing is back,” Biden said to a crowd of about 400 people at PCT Engineering on Davenport’s … Continue reading
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Author Zogby speaks against war with Iran in Marion
MARION – At the end of a two-day, four-city tour of Iowa, author and Arab American Institute President James Zogby shared his message in Marion Wednesday night: that the country is on a “collision course.” He spoke and took questions … Continue reading
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Iowa man arrested, deported after protest in Bahrain
Updated at 4:25 p.m. with contributed statements from Brian Terrell. An Iowa man is among six U.S. citizens reportedly arrested in Bahrain today during protests. According to a Voices for Creative Nonviolence press release, Brian Terrell, of Maloy, was arrested … Continue reading
Final “Open House” Before CRCSD Recommendations
CEDAR RAPIDS – As people trickled into Kennedy High School on Thursday night, each concerned parent had their own vantage point for why they were even there. Some were watching the school board’s proposals that could include closing up to … Continue reading
Posted in Community, education, government, politics
Tagged Cedar Rapids Community School District, Dave Benson, Harrison, Madison, Monroe, Polk
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Hogg: House Resolution Will Be Out Of Ammunition
Original story from Rod Boshart. Friday updates in italics from Chris Earl. DES MOINES – Gun-rights advocates fired the first volley Thursday in a legislative effort to amend the state’s constitution to guarantee an individual’s right to possess and bear … Continue reading
From The Floor: Manufacturing in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS – With President Obama’s focus on increasing manufacturing jobs, both in Tuesday’s State of the Union address and in Wednesday’s speech in Cedar Rapids, one metal producer said the economy is picking back up. Pickwick Manufacturing Services President … Continue reading
Early Morning To Feed The President’s Crew
CEDAR RAPIDS – Long before the Maid-Rite West in Cedar Rapids opened its doors on Wednesday morning, Jim Hanson unlocked the door and fired up his grills. “My wife and I got here at 5, another girl came in … Continue reading
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Tagged Cedar Rapids, lunch, maid-rite, President Obama
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Will Caucus Confusion Hurt Iowa’s Political Reputation?
CEDAR RAPIDS – When Joshua Walderbach attended a caucus in Cedar Rapids on January 3rd, he was a bit put off by how loose the registration process felt. “Not even checking ID to check if I can register there,” said … Continue reading
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Tagged Election '12, Iowa Caucus, Iowa Republican Caucuses, Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum
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Final Push For Support For Tuesday’s Caucuses
IOWA CITY – In the shadows of the headlines for the Republican candidates for the presidential nomination, one candidate for 2012 is also picking up dozens of volunteers for his upcoming campaign. “We’ve had 80 people coming in yesterday … Continue reading
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Tagged Iowa caucuses, Iowa City, President Obama, Ron Paul
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