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Lyrical Iowa Competition
Lyrical Iowa is an annual anthology of 300 or more poems chosen from those submitted to the competitions listed below. Contests are open to all persons with an Iowa address; you do not need to be a member of the Association. No entry fee.
The Lyrical Iowa 2021 Competition is NOW OPEN!
Submit your poems January 1st - February 28th
It is essential that you follow the Contest Rules when submitting poems for consideration.
Please note: EMAIL SUBMISSION for Adults and College Students Only
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ANNOUNCING the 2020 Lyrical Iowa Competition Winners
Please enjoy reading the poems of winners in the Adult Division. Adult and Student Division winners have been invited to post video or audio clips of themselves reading their poems on our 'Lyrical Iowa Poetry' Facebook page.
Congratulations to the following Adult Division Winners!
ADULT GENERAL:
JUDGE: William Reyer, Tiffin, OH (714 entries)
1st - Heather Ann Clark, Winterset
2nd - Jayne Vondrak, Kingsley
3rd - Mary Shaw, Indianola
1st HM - Jean C Conover, Mapleton
2nd HM - Kathy Ann Kelly, Dubuque
3rd HM - Maxine Carlson, Iowa City
SPECIAL AWARD FIRST-TIME ENTRANT:Kelli Lage, Sheffield
SPECIAL 75TH ANNIVERSARY AWARD:
JUDGE: Julie Cummings, Conifer, CO (34 entries)
1st - Shelly Reed Thieman, West Des Moines
1st HM - Melinda Putman, Clinton
2nd HM - Rebecca Whitmore,Muscatine
3rd HM - Joe Millard, West Des Moines
SONNETS:
JUDGE: Ralph Speer, Colbert, WA (29 entries)
1st - Allison Berryhill, Atlantic
2nd - Erik Trilk, Marion
3rd - Ethel Barker, Iowa City
1st HM - Laura Sohl-Cryer,Cedar Falls
2nd HM - Gene M Rohr, Grinnell
3rd HM - Linda Wolfe, Greenfield
HAIKU:
JUDGE: Stan Malless, Murphy NC (124 entries)
1st - Roberta Beach Jacobson, Indianola
2nd - Patricia E Noeth, Iowa City
3rd - Richard Ramsey, Des Moines
1st HM - Tracy Edens, Iowa City
2nd HM - Olivia Luhring, Iowa Falls
3rd HM - Lori Culbertson Harris,Cedar Falls
NATIONAL/WORLD EVENTS:
JUDGE: Christine Boldt, Temple, TX (35 entries)
1st - Carol Tyx, Iowa City
2nd - Lynn Cavanagh, Grinnell
3rd - Sharon Witty, Marshalltown
1st HM - William Hudson, Davenport
2nd HM - Wally Moll,Urbandale
3rd HM - Anna Nicholas, Cedar Falls
POEMS FOR CHILDREN:
JUDGE: Lisa Toth Salinas, Spring, TX (56 entries)
1st - Jan Blankenburg, Donnellson
2nd - Janet Gilchrist, Douds
3rd - Milli Gilbaugh, Iowa City
1st HM - Michelle Turner,Maquoketa
2nd HM - Valrie Schuster, Shell Rock
3rd HM - Jeffrey Meyer, Mount Pleasant
HUMOROUS VERSE:
JUDGE: Peter Stein, Minneapolis, MN (25 entries)
1st - Madison Bolin, Ankeny
2nd - Bill Simmons, Carroll
3rd - Bill Woodhouse, Des Moines
1st HM - Jane Chamberlain Olsasky, Des Moines
2nd HM - Mary Jedlicka Humston, Iowa City
3rd HM - Lori Shannon, Manning
Congratulations to the following Student Division Winners!
COLLEGE:
JUDGE: Michael Carrino, Plattsburg, NY (28 entries)
1st - Hannah Adams, Sheboygan, WI, Dordt University, Sioux City
2nd - Sarai Cortes, Alden, IA, Ellsworth Community College, Iowa Falls
3rd - Rebecca Bishop, Nichols, IA, Muscatine Community College, Muscatine
1st HM - Alicia Bonestroo, George, IA, Dordt University, Sioux City
2nd HM - Anneliese Donstad, Tomball, TX, Dordt College, Sioux City
3rd HM - Kailey Schmidt, Cedar Falls, IA, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls
HIGH SCHOOL:
JUDGE: Linda Newman Woito, Middleton, WI (251 entries)
1st - Noah Taylor, Grade 9, Holmes Junior HS, Cedar Falls, Leesa Talbot, Teacher
2nd - Charlotte Harwood, Grade 11, Dubuque Senior HS, Dubuque, Nathan Jenkins, Teacher
3rd - Ainsley Wolford, Grade 11, St Albert Catholic School, Council Bluffs, Ann Coombs, Teacher
1st HM - Ida Bonkafo, Grade 10, Valley HS, West Des Moines, Blythe Stanfel, Teacher
2nd HM - Megan Szalay, Grade 12, Dowling Catholic High, Molly Pierce, Teacher
3rd HM - Ana Welge, Grade 11, Valley HS, West Des Moines, Blythe Stanfel, Teacher
UPPER GRADES (5-8):
JUDGE: Budd Powell Mahan, Dallas TX (281 entries)
1st - Maggie Vandyk, Grade 6, Gilbert Middle School, Gilbert, Katy Charlson, Teacher
2nd - Lauren Carney, Grade 8, Aplington Parkersburg Middle School, Aplington, Kasey Sents, Teacher
3rd - Alyse Beyer, Grade 6, Gilbert Middle School, Gilbert, Katy Charlson, Teacher
1st HM - Ada Switzer, Grade 7, Aplington Parkersburg Middle School, Aplington, Sara Janssen, Teacher
2nd HM - Bethany Van Dyke, Grade 7, Boone Middle School, Boone, Mrs. Macdougall, Teacher
3rd HM - Mya Randall, Grade 6, Gilbert Middle School, Gilbert, Katy Charlson, Teacher
LOWER GRADES (K-4):
JUDGE: Budd Powell Mahan, Dallas TX (139 entries)
1st - Sophia Tacke, Grade 4, Kinsey Elementary, Sioux Center, Doris Estes, Teacher
2nd - Eva Balmer, Grade 2, Helen Lemme Elementary, Iowa City, Katie Park, Teacher
3rd - Sage Williamson, Grade 4, Sawyer Elementary, Ames, Mark Royer, Teacher
1st HM - Anya Adcock, Grade 4, Fellows Elementary, Ames, Christy Franco, Teacher
2nd HM - Elizabeth Fletchall, Grade 4, North Polk Central Elementary, Alleman, Marcy Donelson, Teacher
3rd HM - Lucia Rodriguez, Grade 4, Edwards Elementary, Ames, Mark Royer, Teacher
Generic Name:pregabalin (pre GAB a lin)
Brand Name:Lyrica, Lyrica CR
Medically reviewed by Sophia Entringer, PharmD. Last updated on Feb 4, 2020.
What is Lyrica?
Lyrica (pregabalin) was originally FDA approved as an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant. It works by slowing down impulses in the brain that cause seizures. Pregabalin also affects chemicals in the brain that send pain signals across the nervous system.
Lyrica is used to treat pain caused by fibromyalgia, or nerve pain in people with diabetes (diabetic neuropathy), herpes zoster (post-herpetic neuralgia), or spinal cord injury.
Lyrica may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Lyrica can cause a severe allergic reaction. Stop taking this medicine and seek emergency medical help if you have hives or blisters on your skin, trouble breathing, or swelling in your face, mouth, or throat.
Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking Lyrica. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.
If you have diabetes or heart problems, call your doctor if you have weight gain or swelling in your hands or feet while taking Lyrica.
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly, even if you feel fine. Stopping suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms.
Do not change your dose without your doctor's advice. Tell your doctor if the medication does not seem to work as well in treating your condition.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Lyrica if you are allergic to pregabalin.
To make sure Lyrica is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
lung disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD);
a mood disorder, depression, or suicidal thoughts;
heart problems (especially congestive heart failure);
a bleeding disorder, or low levels of platelets in your blood;
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
diabetes (unless you are taking pregabalin to treat diabetic neuropathy);
drug or alcohol addiction; or
a severe allergic reaction (angioedema).
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
Pregabalin is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old to treat nerve pain caused by fibromyalgia, diabetes, herpes zoster, or spinal cord injury.
Pregabalin is not approved for seizures in anyone younger than 1 month old.
Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking Lyrica. Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits. Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms.
Follow your doctor's instructions about taking seizure medication if you are pregnant. Seizure control is very important during pregnancy, and having a seizure could harm both mother and baby. Do not start or stop taking this medicine without your doctor's advice, and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of pregabalin on the baby.
Pregabalin can temporarily decrease sperm count and may affect fertility in men (your ability to have children). In animal studies, pregabalin also caused birth defects in the offspring of males treated with this medicine. However, it is not known whether these effects would occur in humans. Ask your doctor about your risk.
You should not breastfeed while using pregabalin.
How should I take Lyrica?
Take Lyrica exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Take the medicine at the same time each day, with or without food.
Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow the tablet whole.
Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse.
Do not stop using Lyrica suddenly, even if you feel fine. Stopping suddenly may cause increased seizures or unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Follow your doctor's instructions about tapering your dose for at least 1 week before stopping completely.
In case of emergency, wear or carry medical identification to let others know you take seizure medication.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
What to avoid
Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase certain side effects of Lyrica.
Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.
Lyrica side effects
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Lyrica can cause a severe allergic reaction. Stop taking this medicine and get emergency medical help if you have: hives or blisters on your skin; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
weak or shallow breathing;
blue-colored skin, lips, fingers, and toes;
confusion, extreme drowsiness or weakness;
vision problems;
skin sores (if you have diabetes);
easy bruising, unusual bleeding;
swelling in your hands or feet, rapid weight gain (especially if you have diabetes or heart problems); or
unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness (especially if you also have fever or don't feel well).
Pregabalin can cause life-threatening breathing problems. A person caring for you should seek emergency medical attention if you have slow breathing with long pauses, blue colored lips, or if you are hard to wake up. Breathing problems may be more likely in older adults or in people with COPD.
If you have diabetes, tell your doctor right away if you have any new sores or other skin problems.
Common Lyrica side effects may include:
dizziness, drowsiness;
swelling in your hands and feet;
trouble concentrating;
increased appetite;
weight gain;
dry mouth; or
blurred vision.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect Lyrica?
Using Lyrica with other drugs that slow your breathing can cause dangerous side effects or death. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, cold or allergy medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:
oral diabetes medicine - pioglitazone, rosiglitazone; or
an ACE inhibitor - benazepril, captopril, enalapril, fosinopril, lisinopril, moexipril, perindopril, quinapril, ramipril, or trandolapril.
any other seizure medications
This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with pregabalin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Popular FAQ
Does it cause weight gain?Weight gain is a common side effect associated with Lyrica treatment. In studies, 9% of Lyrica-treated patients and 2% of placebo-treated patients gained 7% or more compared to their weight at the beginning of the study. Lyrica is also linked with an increase in appetite and fluid retention. Continue reading
What is it used to treat?Lyrica (pregabalin) is used to treat fibromyalgia, and nerve pain associated with diabetic neuropathy, shingles (postherpetic neuralgia), and spinal cord injuries in adults 18 years and older. It is also approved as an add-on therapy for partial-onset seizures (epilepsy) in patients one month and older. Lyrica CR is used to treat diabetic nerve pain and nerve pain after shingles. Continue reading
Is there a generic for Lyrica?Lyrica (generic name: pregabalin) immediate-release capsules and oral solution are available as a generic in the US. The FDA approved generic pregabalin in July 2019. Lyrica, the brand name product from Pfizer is still available. The generic for Lyrica CR, an extended-release tablet of pregabalin, is not yet available. Continue reading
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