News 2008-04-24 Andanh.com

Bands announced for Fridayâloos Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:05:18 -0500
WATERLOO --- The rundown of bands to play at this season’s Friday’loos have been announced.

Culver, lawmakers say they are unable to agree on union bill Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:04:12 -0500
DES MOINES — Gov. Chet Culver and legislative leaders said today that they are unable to agree on revisions to a controversial collective bargaining bill that would allow unions to being more issues to contract negotiations.

Illness forces two Iowa lawmakers to hospital Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:15:59 -0500
DES MOINES (AP) -- A flu-like illness has forced two House lawmakers to be hospitalized, and others weren't feeling well.

Smithson knocked off 'American Idol' Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:31:10 -0500
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Carly Smithson lost another chance to be a superstar.

Mom's diet seen as factor in whether baby is boy or girl Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:49:48 -0500
CHICAGO --- Snips and snails and puppydog tails ... and cereal and bananas?

Weather outlook Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:24:16 -0500
WATERLOO --- Steady light rain will continue over most of central Iowa today with pockets of moderate to heavy rain mainly confined to areas along and north of Highway 20 and east of Interstate 35.

Deadly Calif. grizzly attack detailed Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:50:25 -0500
BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. (AP) -- When friends Linda Carter and Cherrie Giles booked a three-day retreat in a remote cabin in the San Bernardino Mountains, the proprietor told them not to be startled by the roar of lions and bears from the exotic-animal training center nearby.

Number of HIV cases jumps in Iowa Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:44:39 -0500
CEDAR RAPIDS (AP) -- Iowa had its highest number of HIV diagnoses last year since reporting began a decade ago.

Senate clears big hurdle, passes education appropriations Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:44:39 -0500
DES MOINES (AP) -- The Senate passed a broad education spending bill Wednesday night with nearly $1 billion in funding, including millions of dollars for several key initiatives pushed by Gov. Chet Culver.

Fire damages home on Baltimore Street Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:02:49 -0500
WATERLOO --- A blaze erupted in the bedroom of a Waterloo home Wednesday afternoon, filling the house with smoke and killing a dog.

Appeals court hears juice bar case Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:33:37 -0500
DES MOINES --- The Iowa Court of Appeals on Wednesday heard oral arguments in the case of a Waterloo businessman who is trying to open a nude dancing establishment.

10 undocumented immigrants found during traffic stops Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:02:49 -0500
EVANSDALE --- Officers with the Iowa State Patrol stumbled across two vehicles carrying illegal immigrants during a commercial vehicle enforcement project Wednesday.

Rules barring 'ex parte' talks frustrate power plant opponents Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:02:49 -0500
WATERLOO --- Opponents of a proposed coal-fired power plant are challenging an admonition to Waterloo City Council members against discussing the matter prior to next week's public hearing.

Police probe gunfire Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:02:49 -0500
WATERLOO --- Police responded to a report of a shooting near Ricker and East Fourth streets Wednesday night.

Council, businesses reach accord on Nora Springs bridge restrictions Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:09:42 -0500
NORA SPRINGS --- The City Council recently approved weight restrictions for trucks crossing the First Street Southwest bridge while another in town is closed.

Tama County schools ask voters to extend tax Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:02:49 -0500
TOLEDO --- Voters in nine Tama County school districts will hit the polls Tuesday to decide whether the county's 1 percent local option sales tax should continue.

'Dangerous' man gets a 30-year sentence Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:02:49 -0500
CEDAR RAPIDS --- A Tama resident received a 30-year prison sentence Wednesday for sexually abusing a woman with a vegetable.

Seniors warned of antique scam Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:02:49 -0500
DECORAH --- The Winneshiek County Sheriff's Department is warning seniors of a potential scam involving an antique dealer.

'Kitchen sink' bill heads to Legislature floor Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:24:40 -0500
DES MOINES --- Call it a grab bag, a junk drawer or a jar of potpourri. Just make sure you take a close look.

Sen. Mulder stepping down writeLink("vid_id=865&file=mulder.flv"); Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:15:42 -0500
DES MOINES --- Sen. Dave Mulder came to the Statehouse four years ago with the hope he could improve the education system.

House approves student loan bill Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:02:49 -0500
DES MOINES --- A bill designed to ensure college students receive thorough and accurate information about their school loans was approved by the Iowa House on Wednesday.

Rants: Prison discussion missing Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:02:49 -0500
DES MOINES --- With just days to go before the end of the legislative session, most lawmakers Wednesday still had not seen a plan for a massive investment in Iowa's prison system, including construction of a new prison in Fort Madison to replace the facility built in 1839.

Gaskill to say goodbye to Senate writeLink("vid_id=864&file=gaskill.flv"); Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:09:01 -0500
DES MOINES -- Thurman Gaskill was a leader in agriculture long before he entered the Iowa Senate, and then he was a leader in the Senate.

Tax will aid work at East, West highs, but elementaries waiting on building decisions Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:02:48 -0500
WATERLOO --- Gov. Culver's expected signature on a statewide 1 percent sales tax ensures funding for the remaining upgrades planned at East and West high schools.

Black Hawk County ranks 34th among Iowa counties in per capita personal income Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:20:25 -0500
WATERLOO --- Black Hawk County ranks fourth in population but 34th in per capita income among Iowa's 99 counties, according to estimates released today by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

College baseball: Iowa cools off UNI bats, 5-2 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:13:28 -0500
WATERLOO — Baseball can be a fickle game.

Steel trap: Black Hawks dominate Game 1 writeLink("vid_id=863&file=blackhawks042308.flv"); Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:24:40 -0500
WATERLOO — It was 22 seconds from perfection.

Slykhuis steps away from coaching Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:03:53 -0500
CEDAR FALLS — After more than four decades of service, school’s about to let out indefinitely for Jerry Slykhuis.

College softball: Iowa escapes late UNI threat, 5-4 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:17:40 -0500
IOWA CITY — A night after stumbling to Drake, the 25th-ranked Iowa softball team needed a late surge to stave off Northern Iowa.

UNI's Clark, Cepeda shine in Drake decathlon Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:09:58 -0500
DES MOINES — Thanks to a career-best effort in the 400 meters Wednesday, Northern Iowa’s Mat Clark is within reach to capture the decathlon title at the Drake Relays.

Web extra: Eustachy trying to make a difference Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:09:59 -0500
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The first question came from the fifth-grader in the back.

Sunday Scrum: Should college spring games become extinct? Yes! Sun, 20 Apr 2008 06:24:21 -0500
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:

What's up Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:02:49 -0500
COLLEGE TRACK AND FIELD TODAY Drake Relays, all day FRIDAY Drake Relays, all day ushl hockey FRIDAY Chicago at Waterloo, Clark Cup playoffs, 7:05 p.m.

Hockey Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:02:49 -0500
NHL playoffs CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (Best-of-7) GAMES TODAY Philadelphia at Montreal, 7 p.m. Colorado at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. GAMES FRIDAY N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

Basketball Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:02:49 -0500
NBA playoffs FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS Boston 96, Atlanta 77, Boston leads series 2-0

Baseball Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:02:49 -0500
College IOWA Iowa 5, Northern Iowa 2 Upper Iowa 2-9, Bemidji St. 1-8 Central 6, Cornell 3 St. Ambrose 30, Iowa Wesleyan 4 Mt. Mercy 8-5, Clarke 5-3 Buena Vista 16-10, Martin Luther 1-0

Track Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:02:49 -0500
Prep Falcon Coed Meet At Parkersburg Tuesday’s results Girls TEAM STANDINGS – 1. Hudson 171; 2. Denver 132; 3. Gladbrook-Reinbeck 108; 4. Aplington-Parkersburg 74; 5. AGWSR 56; 6. CAL 42.

Golf Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:02:49 -0500
Prep boys

Tennis Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:02:49 -0500
Prep girls Tuesday At Cedar Falls CEDAR FALLS 8, EAST 1 SINGLES – Jasmine Singh (CF) def. Danielle Jones 10-7; Alana Schneider (CF) def. Kersten Phillips 10-8; Emilie Kienzle (CF) def. Sarah Potwin 10-1; Kara Fisher (CF) def. Kelli Brockway 10-1; Joanie Panec (CF) def. Amanda Owen 10-1; Amanda Traetow (CF) def. Allie Cooper 10-2.

Ask Mr. Dad: Grabby hands part of learning how to share Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:13:12 -0500
Q: My 2-year-old is a terror on a playdate! He seems completely incapable of sharing toys and even grabs toys out of the hands of his little friends. I spend half of my time apologizing for him to other moms and dads. What can I do?

Major milestone Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:02:02 -0500
MIAMI --- Rose Gubner became depressed when her husband of more than 60 years died in 1996. Shortly afterward, she developed diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular problems.

Call the Courier Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:02:48 -0500
Q. I’m disappointed with the coverage the Courier gave the pope’s visit. Can you give me a reason for the lack of coverage?

Don't ruin C.F. riverfront Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:02:49 -0500
KEN PASCHKE CEDAR FALLS --- In Chicago there is Grant Park. In New York City, Central Park. The citizens of these great metropolises chose, early on, to preserve and protect those green spaces for future generations. In Cedar Falls our city is confronted with the opportunity to do the same or to allow the construction of what can be arguably called an eyesore. A seven story building blocking the view of the river and green spaces would do nothing for the city but plenty to it. This area, a marvelous gateway featuring public parks and museums, would be disfigured by a residential project of outrageous dimension and dubious value.

Vote for Dennis Kubik Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:02:49 -0500
JOHN MYERS Retired Captain Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office EVANSDALE --- As a retired captain from the Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office I would like to encourage voters to vote for Dennis Kubik in the upcoming election. Working 32 years for the Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office has given me a working knowledge of its operations. Sheriff Kubik and his staff, past and present, have accomplished a great number of things during his tenure as sheriff. Job well done. However, a time comes when an outside perspective is need. Someone who can bring a wealth of knowledge to the office of sheriff. I believe that Dennis Kubik can and will bring a fresh new perspective to the office. Sometimes candidates can be caught up in the local politics and lose site of what they are running for office for and that is to serve the citizens of Black Hawk County to the best of their ability. I have worked with all the candidates over the years and in the case of three of them, being their supervisor.

Time to hike truck fees Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:02:49 -0500
Time to hike truck fees LARRY WYCKOFF WATERLOO --- Thankfully, this morning I read that the pick-up truck license "increase" bill is still alive. (Gov. Chet Culver signed the bill Tuesday.) Four years ago, I wrote an editorial detailing (sorry my friends with pick-ups) that if the 800,000 trucks went from paying an average of $53 per year to $300, we'd increase the state income by $197 million. Now let's see, with all the potholes that have been documented, that would have provided an additional $800 million in the last four years, to take care of them and new road projects. The Legislature didn't "grandfather in" the $1 cigarette tax increase, and we certainly don't need to do that on the purchase of a $30,000-plus pick-up.

Apply ban to casinos Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:02:49 -0500
LEE FROST JESUP --- For Gov. Chet Culver, our two-faced governor.

A ruinous administration Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:02:49 -0500
LEE K. PLAEHN CEDAR FALLS --- Look at the devastation that Dick Cheney and his band of neo-cons have left us since they stole the 2000 election. A war, based only on lies, never defined in any way, growing into a maze that has no exit. Their way of handling this is to pour more money, armaments, troops and security forces into this rat hole. Let's forget about the Iraqi and the growing insurgency and concentrate more on corruption, greed, graft and exploitation.

Supes may be forced to take stand on plant Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:02:49 -0500
The Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors' position on the LS Power plant is as firm now as it was a year ago --- firmly on the fence.

Happy 30th Anniversary April 1st to the greatest parents ever!! Thanks for all you do!! Sun, 30 Mar 2008 06:09:32 -0500
Love Ya Lots, Brandy and Jason Brad Casey

Gallery/50 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 06:09:33 -0500
WINTHROP — Joseph and Mary Jane Gallery will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. April 13 at St. Patrick’s Parish Center in Winthrop.

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