A Coe College graduate who was the first in his Afghan village to learn how to read and write has spent the past 20 years supporting a school in his native country — one that educates girls as well as boys.
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A Coe College graduate who was the first in his Afghan village to learn how to read and write has spent the past 20 years supporting a school in his native country — one that educates girls as well as boys.
The name “Stephen Norman” may not ring a bell around Eastern Iowa, but plenty have known and loved him by his radio name, Ric Swann. Swann, for years part of Cedar Rapids' KZIA radio’s Schulte & Swann morning team, died of cancer early Wednesday in Ohio. He was 62.
But women are about twice as likely as men to be affected by depression, generalized anxiety and panic disorders as they battle for equal wages, access to political positions or corporate leadership roles and general equal treatment across society.
Mark your calendar for April 20 to 24 and head to Dubuque for the 2022 Julien Dubuque International Film Festival. The 5-day event draws worldwide attention and endorsements.
The Visiting Nurse Association will be conducting a cholesterol screening at the Senior Center in Iowa City from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13. Appointments are required.
Pipsy is a 3-year-old medium female terrier mix available for adoption at the Cedar Valley Humane Society.
Most trees and shrubs don’t have leaves, so you can more easily see their structure. And since pruning stimulates new growth, you’ll be giving them a boost going into their spring growth spurt.
For teens on the Grizzlies, basketball is more than a sport — it’s a life-changing opportunity. They play this weekend at the National Wheelchair Basketball Association’s National Championship in Kansas.
Humor improves heart health through reduction in inflammation, increases pain tolerance, boosts immunity, improves mood and helps you to sleep better.
The new pastor at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor Ray Coleman, tells every member of his church he loves them every Sunday. He recently joined the church with his wife, Rhonda, after spending their lives in Texas.
Every day is prime weather for climbing on equipment gargantuan and garden-sized in the John Deere Pavilion in Moline, Ill.
Girl is an 8-year-old female charcoal catavailable for adoption at the Cedar Valley Humane Society.
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