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Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School Happiness Inc

Happiness Inc Honored by Iowa House

Yesterday the Iowa House was pleased to welcome Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School’s Happiness Inc., who was recently named Grand Champion at Show … [Read More...]

Mental Health Issues

Renee Schulte Linda Langston Jack Hatch

League of Women Voters Hosts MHDS Redesign Forum

Mental health and disabilities services (MHDS) reform was the subject of a recent forum hosted by the League of Women Voters last Saturday in Cedar Rapids. Forum participants included Rep. Renee Schulte, Sen. Jack Hatch, Linn County Supervisor Linda … [Read More...]

Medicaid Critical Issue Health & Human Services Budget

Medicaid is the second largest program in the state budget, only trailing K-12 education.  Each year, the Legislature wrestles with how to fund Medicaid to ensure access to health care coverage for those enrolled.  This will continue to be a … [Read More...]

Representative Renee Schulte presented Voice of Children Award

Voice of Children Award Presented to Representative Renee Schulte

The Voice of Children award is a recognition given each year by the Orchard Place Board of Directors. It honors an individual whose public service has best enabled Orchard Place, its staff, volunteers, parents, care givers and financial supporters to … [Read More...]

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