A Recap on the Neighborhood event at Bever Park: Envisioning Health Care Options

Dr. Marianette Miller-Meeks and her special guest, Rudy, who is a native of The Netherlands, addressed a group of neighbors in SE Cedar Rapids on the Health Care issue. Dr. Miller-Meeks gave a broad presentation of health care giving the good, bad and ugly of reform. Both speakers gave presentations, followed by Q&A.

Rudy, who is originally from The Netherlands and discussed his personal experiences of health care in Europe contrasted by his experience now living and working in the State of Iowa.

The Event was well attended with over 75 neighbors of our community in attendance. It was held at Bever Park starting at 6:30 pm on August 25, 2009 and lasted for nearly two hours. Both Mariannette and Rudy stayed after the event to continue the dialogue and discussion with many concerned residents about health care reform.

The event was organized by Robin Tucker and William Dahlsten, who both reside in Precinct 41 of Cedar Rapids. Bill and Robin both serve as central committee members for the Linn County Republican Central Committee.

We want to thank everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to spend a couple hours with neighbors at this community event. The pictures were taken by our daughter, Eileen, who started back to school in the Cedar Rapids Community Schools today.

Robin Tucker