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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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Category Archives: War
A True Welcome Home For Injured Cedar Falls Marine
CEDAR FALLS – Quentin Hamilton packed up and left Cedar Falls around Independence Day in 2005. He was fresh off his graduation at Cedar Falls High School and ready for the world, starting with the U.S. Marine Corps and basic … 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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Inching Closer To Work: Inside Veterans’ Unemployment Numbers
CEDAR RAPIDS – Matt Macke makes sure to keep his cell phone charged and within reach as he waits. He’s ready for the call when he is feeding his horses. Ready for the call when he and his wife … Continue reading
Posted in government, War
Tagged Cedar Rapids, Iowa Army National Guard, Sgt. Matthew Macke, unemployment
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Occupy Iowa Alliance gets attention, disrupts small businesses
CEDAR RAPIDS – Iowans protesting in solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street movement got the attention of the media, general public, and flustered many business owners and patrons of the Cherry Building Saturday. Occupy supporters from Des Moines, Cedar Falls, Clinton, … Continue reading
Lisbon Makes Sure Fallen Soldier Is Not Forgotten
LISBON – Before Terryl Pasker embarked on a military career, he was another young man working his way through high school. “He was a quiet kid, in the background but you knew he was there,” said Roger DeYoung, longtime band … Continue reading
Posted in education, government, War
Tagged Afghanistan, Lisbon Community High School, War in Afghanistan
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Wounded Marion Marine Wants Community to Know He’s on Road to Recovery
MARION- A wounded Marion Marine who prompted an outpouring of community support earlier this year after he was hit by a bomb blast in Afghanistan is back, recovering and saying thanks to his community. But Ryan McSweeny, 20, is a … Continue reading
Quilt memorializes 500 Buchanan County WWII vets
INDEPENDENCE – A 66-year-old quilt unveiled to the public this week memorializes more than 500 Buchanan County residents who served in the armed forces during World War II. The quilt was made during the war by Bernice Dodge of Independence, … Continue reading
Fairfield Resident Helps Veterans Recover
FAIRFIELD – Meditation is the best medicine for military veterans, some say. Filmmaker David Lynch is set to announce on Sunday a $500,000 matching grant to teach Transcendental Meditation to veterans and active military with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), according … Continue reading
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Tagged David Lynch, Fairfield Iowa, Jerry Yellin, Operation Warrior Wellness
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To Think of Injured Brother, Cedar Rapids Girl Shows Feelings Through Footwear
CEDAR RAPIDS – Ask anyone who has raised a daughter. They’ve probably gone through bouts over shoes. New shoes. Bright shoes. Sparkly shoes. Yet Maya Gonlubol, 12, of Cedar Rapids, has a very limited choice in footwear these days. She … Continue reading
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Tagged Injured Soldiers, Iowa Army National Guard, Jacob Hutchinson, War Injuries, War on Terror
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Soldier and Manchester Native Charged With Rape
PORTLAND – Police in Portland, Ore. have arrested two soldiers, including a Manchester native, on rape charges at a local hotel. Investigators say Sgt. Timothy Hartbeck, 22, of Manchester, is facing charges of first-degree rape and first-degree sexual abuse and … Continue reading
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Tagged Fort Lewis, Manchester, military, rape, Timothy Hartbeck, War on Terror
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