Speakers

Erin Norwood of the Cedar Rapids Ladd ("West Side") Library will share all the Opportunity Center is doing for people.

https://www.crlibrary.org/opportunity-center

• Create and update resumes
• Complete online job applications 
• Connect with local employers and find job leads 
• Access education and training opportunities 
• Navigate resources & overcome barriers to employment 
• Weekly skill-building workshops
   

 

 

Dave Murray recommended we invite Jackie Nau to share what Tourette Syndrome is about.   She will speak to us on February 27

https://www.mercycare.org/services/pediatrics/tourette-syndrome/

Mercy Pediatric Clinic's Scott Nau, MD, FAAP, is a semi-retired, local pediatrician with more than 40 years of experience now focusing on Tourette Syndrome. Dr. Nau and his wife, Jackie – who is living with Tourette herself – are committed to supporting children in eastern Iowa who suffer from the same condition. Learn more below.

Jessie Lobb will share information about the different services that ASAC provides in Linn County, as well as give a short presentation on the dangers of fentanyl (or another substance, if questions arise).

Prevention - Treatment - Recovery

https://www.asac.us/

Join us as Rob Davis shares updates and plans for the Cedar Rapids Flood Control System, 16+ years after the flood. 

To read further... Click:

Feb 3 2025 updated plan

June 2024 Article

2nd Ave Bridge project

"The real benefit is we've worked on areas that are the lowest, the most difficult to protect, that require a lot of temporary pumping or pipe plugs. If we had a flood now we would really be able to fight that so much easier than we could in just September of 2016,"  said Davis.

Learn about "Spiritualty and Mental Health" - May 5-6 program at First Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids.

Register here: prairiewoods.org/spirituality-in-the-21st-century

Hear Katie Oatsvall, the new CEO of Horizons Family Services speak to our club!

https://horizonsfamily.org/

Katie Oatsvall announcement