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Vocal problems force Jordin Sparks to miss Keys tour start Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:27:25 CDT
NEW YORK (AP) -- Vocal problems have forced Jordin Sparks to temporarily withdraw from Alicia Keys' tour and cancel all performances for the rest of the month, a representative for the "American Idol" champ said Monday.

Heart exam, EKG recommended before children get ADHD drugs Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:23:36 CDT
NEW YORK (AP) -- Children should be screened for heart problems with an electrocardiogram before getting drugs like Ritalin to treat hyperactivity and attention-deficit disorder, the American Heart Association recommended Monday.

Senate GOP announces SILO plan Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:23:36 CDT
DES MOINES — Senate Republicans came forward today with an alternative to a proposed 1-cent statewide tax for schools.

Store employee hurt in attack Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:23:36 CDT
WATERLOO — A Waterloo restaurant employee was attacked when he confronted a group of teenagers at the business Saturday evening.

32 shot in Chicago over weekend Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:23:36 CDT
CHICAGO --- Gunfire marred the warm spring weekend in Chicago, with at least 32 people shot --- six of them fatally --- between Friday and early Monday.

Buddy wins 'beautiful bulldog' contest Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:23:36 CDT
DES MOINES (AP) -- Buddy is this year's "Beautiful Bulldog."

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WATERLOO ---Chances for thunderstorms will arrive this afternoon and increase overnight, according to the National Weather Service.

Amtrak looks at expanding Iowa, adding Iowa City to Chicago route Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:33:58 CDT
IOWA CITY (AP) -- Amtrak is mulling a twice daily train running between Chicago and Iowa City, with service a realistic goal by late 2011, Amtrak officials said Friday.

18-year-old S.C. student accused of plotting to bomb school Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:23:36 CDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Students arriving Monday at a small South Carolina high school faced newly installed metal detectors and extra security after a student was arrested in what authorities said was a plan to carry out a Columbine-inspired attack.

Magnitude-4.5 aftershock reported from Midwest earthquake Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:23:36 CDT
WEST SALEM, Ill. (AP) — A strong aftershock shook Southern Illinois today, three days after a magnitude 5.2 quake rattled the region.

Ailing parking structure needs $1.4 million remedy Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:06:57 CDT
WATERLOO --- Broken doorknobs, rusting metal, exposed electrical work and staircases better suited for a carnival fun house now serve as the entryway for many visitors to Waterloo's convention facilities.

Deputy uninjured in crash Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:06:57 CDT
WATERLOO --- A Black Hawk County sheriff's deputy escaped injury following a Friday traffic accident.

Judge rules chapel driveway restricted for residential use Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:06:57 CDT
EVANSDALE --- A judge has ordered an Evansdale couple to cut back on the use of the driveway to the wedding chapel they operate.

Hudson woman, pilot injured in plane crash Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:06:58 CDT
FAIRFAX (AP) --- Two people have been injured in plane crash near Fairfax in eastern Iowa.

Locally grown food sales double last year Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:06:59 CDT
WATERLOO --- Consumers in Black Hawk and six other surrounding counties are increasingly turning to local farmers for dinner.

Dumont woman to win state volunteer award Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:06:57 CDT
DUMONT --- If she had all the world's resources to do just one thing, Shelene "Shelly" Codner said she might open a resort for troubled kids.

New minority sentencing law one step toward equity, forum speakers say Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:06:58 CDT
WATERLOO --- A new law that will require lawmakers to consider the impact sentencings have on racial and ethnic minority groups is but a small step in the fight to correct racial disparities in Iowa's criminal justice system, local black leaders said Saturday during a radio forum broadcast on KBBG-FM 88.1 and co-sponsored by The Courier.

AP-Yahoo poll: Economy top worry, but barely affecting votes Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:46:24 CDT
WASHINGTON (AP) --- The economy has soared past Iraq as the top problem on the minds of voters.

Legislature hopes to adjourn this week, but much to do Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:06:58 CDT
DES MOINES --- Lawmakers begin the march to adjournment today, hoping to strike budget agreements that can bring an end to the 2008 session sometime this week.

Braley takes in more union money Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:06:59 CDT
The Associated Press DAVENPORT --- During his first year in Congress, U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley relied heavily on donations from labor unions to fill his campaign coffers.

Plant to return to full production Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:06:57 CDT
STEAMBOAT ROCK --- Dried distiller's grain likely will again be available at Pine Lake Corn Processors by the end of the month, according to President Larry Meints.

Nooren fined over complicated property sale Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:06:57 CDT
WATERLOO --- Jack Nooren, president of Nooren Realtors, was reprimanded, fined $5,000 and forced to attend 16 hours of educational courses for charges stemming from a pair of deals he brokered on the same property in an eight-day span in the fall of 2005.

UNI makes strong statement with win over Bluejays Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:29:47 CDT
WATERLOO — Despite Northern Iowa’s 8-1 start in Missouri Valley Conference play, many still had their doubts if the Panthers were a legitimate threat to contend for the league title.

UNI track: Reid, Hanson qualify for NCAA regional Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:07:51 CDT
Northern Iowa’s women had a solid showing in the throwing events Saturday as the Panthers competed in the Kansas Relays.

UNI tennis: Hannes, Paritala reach win milestones Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:07:51 CDT
OMAHA, Neb. — The Northern Iowa women’s tennis team finished its regular season with a flourish Sunday, as it cruised past Creighton, 7-0.

Sycamores complete softball sweep of UNI Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:07:51 CDT
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — A late-game surge propelled Indiana State past the Northern Iowa Panther softball squad Sunday, 11-4.

Drake reportedly set to hire ASU assistant Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:07:51 CDT
Courier Sports Staff The Arizona Republic reported on its Web site Sunday that Mark Phelps will take over as Drake’s new basketball coach, and he could be introduced at a news conference as soon as today.

Web extra: Patrick validates attention Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:07:51 CDT
The win that made history was more a whimper than a bang, arriving like a faint echo from the other side of the world at an hour when most of her countrymen were heading for bed. On top of that, it may not have even been the most significant victory by a woman on the day.

What's Up Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:06:58 CDT
COLLEGE MEN’S GOLF TODAY Northern Iowa at State Farm MVC Championship, Davenport, all day

Sunday Scrum: Should college spring games become extinct? Yes! Sun, 20 Apr 2008 06:24:21 CDT
Torn between the enormous interest in college football and the casual, non-competitive nature of such games these days, we’re debating the worth of spring games in collegiate football. Sports writers Kelly Beaton and Sean Hylton clash on the subject:

'Lost' and found Season finale brings change to ABC mega hit Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:06:57 CDT
When "Lost" showrunners Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse finished the first draft of the season finale script, it was 80 pages long --- about 25 pages more than a typical teleplay for the show. And thus a two-hour season finale was born.

Chemical reaction key to night vision Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:06:57 CDT
It is 3 a.m. and you wake up needing to use the restroom. Not wanting to awaken your significant other, you get up without turning the lights on. Even though the room is dark, you can see pretty well --- well enough to avoid running into things.

Call the Courier Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:06:57 CDT
Q: What is the phone number to contact the national director of Goodwill? I’ve tried to bring items there; why are they so selective?

Accountability required Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:06:57 CDT
DON APLING WATERLOO --- Once upon a time in Waterloo trash day was twice a week and the man ran up to the house, took the can down to the truck, dumped it out, didn't bash the sides of the can in and brought the can back up to the house. Once upon a time the street sweepers ran three shifts a day in the spring to clean up the sand and dirt from winter so it didn't all end up down in the storm sewers. Once upon a time the dollar you earned was just as hard to get as it is today but it seems you got a lot more for it then you do today. In the old days almost everyone took pride in how the city looked as far as I can remember. From what I've been told by those who can remember a lot further back then I can; when you called city hall to got something done or if you needed something it was taken care of by that one phone call. Twenty years ago I ran a clean-up crew of from 12 to 30 people in the UNI Dome and during that time they were awarded for having the cleanest sports arena in the state more then one time. And the best people I had working for me were the older ones and if they read this they know who they are. They also knew if I had to tell them to do the job they were hired for more then once they were fired and I did it myself. My point is: Being in charge is not all it's cracked up to be and also you only get away with hanging your head and saying you were not aware of the problem so many times before someone reaches out and jerks your chain. You know who you are.

Heaven, earth paved with gold? Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:06:57 CDT
DORIS THOMPSON ROWLEY --- It seems when George W. Bush met the Pope, he asked, "Is it true that the streets are paved with gold in Heaven?"

Tax money used responsibly Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:06:57 CDT
ROGER WHITE CEDAR FALLS --- Recently the rural residents of Black Hawk County voted to divert 50 percent of their local option sales tax money from property tax relief to help pay for critical rural bridge and road repairs. Rural road and bridge repairs had been neglected while the Republicans controlled the board of supervisors. Wouldn't it have been an arrogant slap in the face to these rural residents if the supervisors had wasted $166,000 of their funds by overpaying for the 2008 road contracts? The majority of the board accepted the lowest bid as they approved contracts for road projects. The $166,000 saved ensures that the majority of the board of supervisors are using tax dollars responsibly and getting the most road and bridge work for the money. The rural residents of the county should be extremely grateful. I know I am.

Room needed for graffiti art Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:06:57 CDT
AARON PAQUETTE CEDAR FALLS --- I am a 17-year-old Cedar Falls resident and a local graffiti writer. My name is aeos1 and go ahead report me, it wouldn't help because I am a legal graffiti writer. That's right, I said legal. Now I was wondering if the people of Cedar Falls could tell me what graffiti is to them? I want to know why it's hated so much around the community. I wish people could see through my eyes for one day and see what I see. If they could take the time to realize what detail goes into it and what a huge part of the world's culture it is, then maybe they would appreciate it more. What I'm trying to say is a lot of graffiti artists in this town are forced to keep their talents a secret and I want them to have a place to paint. My story is like anyone elses. I was a young kid wanting to get noticed so I turned to graffiti. It kept me from drugs and violence. Sure it got me arrested once and almost another time but I learned and I didn't do anything else.

Broom Factory delay to be expected Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:06:57 CDT
Late last fall, Broom Factory owners Youri and Lynne Dimitrov announced the historic restaurant building would have to come down.

Frye/67 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 06:13:39 CDT
WATERLOO — Harvey and Dorothy Frye will celebrate their 67th wedding anniversary with their family.

Chambers/45 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 06:13:39 CDT
WATERLOO — John and Paula Chambers were married March 23, 1963, at the United Methodist Church in Marble Rock.

Meyer/50 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 06:13:39 CDT
WATERLOO — Charles “Buzz” and Doris Meyer celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to Arizona and an extended family dinner at a later date. They will also celebrate with a tour of the New England states in the fall.

50 years & still cruisin! Sun, 23 Mar 2008 06:13:40 CDT
Dennis and Judy Christensen are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary March 22 in sunny Arizona.

Wood/50 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 06:13:40 CDT
WAVERLY — Tim “Max” and Joan Wood will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Waverly Civic Center, 200 First St. N.E.

Baumgartner/25 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 06:13:41 CDT
WATERLOO — Gary “Bum” and Donna Baumgartner will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a trip to Minneapolis and dinner with close friends and family at the Brown Bottle.

Cizek/60 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 06:13:41 CDT
TRAER — Marlys and Ellsworth Cizek will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary April 6 with a Mass at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, followed with coffee and rolls from 9 to 11 a.m. at the North Tama Activity Center.

Kastli/40 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 06:13:41 CDT
WATERLOO — James and Barbara Kastli will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary today.

Heath/50 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 06:13:41 CDT
e Heath will observe their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday.

Happy anniversary! Sun, 23 Mar 2008 06:13:42 CDT
EVANSDALE — Chad and Ana Hollingsworth celebrated their first anniversary with a dinner and dance at the Waterloo Center for the Arts Dec. 8.

Happy anniversary, Chris! Sun, 23 Mar 2008 06:13:42 CDT
3/22/05 5 years and more to come Love, Dawn

Happy 30th Anniversary April 1st to the greatest parents ever!! Thanks for all you do!! Sun, 30 Mar 2008 06:09:32 CDT
Love Ya Lots, Brandy and Jason Brad Casey

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