Living

Older adults on their own find ways to manage their final years

Schools’ director will be visiting this weekend

Available for adoption at Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control

In this week’s installment of Curious Iowa, The Gazette answers a question about the work of county public health departments, which touch the air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat.

Despite social media and technology connecting the world more than ever, more and more people are feeling lonely. A new event at Prairiewoods is giving them a chance to unplug and reconnect in real life.

Maybe it is time to refocus our time and energy on – and support for – our local community.

Available at the Cedar Valley Humane Society

Ever since she bought the former Chicago Milwaukee Railroad right-of-way in 1994, Karla Sibert has had the idea for “A Lil’ R&R.” Now, 30 years later, it’s a reality.