Hiawatha nurse helps clients bridge healthcare gaps Steve Gravelle, The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Aug 30, 2026 3 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save CEDAR RAPIDS — Twenty-two years in nursing taught Jennifer Holmes a few things.kAm“~FC 962=E942C6 DJDE6> :D 7C28>6?E65[ 2?5 :D 4@?E:?F:?8 E@ 7C28>6?E[” w@=>6D D2:5] “x’> 4@?E:?F:?8 E@ D66 D6?:@CD 86E 5C@AA65 E9C@F89 E96 82AD :? E96 962=E942C6 DJDE6>] x D66 2 3:8 ?665 :? 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One TV weather team – two devastating diagnoses WHO-TV's weather team, with Jeriann Ritter in center front, Jason Parkin right rear. (Photo courtesy of WHO-TV)
Four Iowa nurses are accused of putting patients at risk The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing is responsible for overseeing Iowa's licensing boards and nursing homes. (Main image…
Area’s first 7 Brew coffee shop officially opens Monday in Cedar Falls CEDAR FALLS — Popular coffee chain 7 Brew will have the grand opening of its drive through lanes Monday. The to-go only caffeine stand at 6003…
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