News 2008-04-30 Andanh.com

Man facing sex abuse trial dies in farm accident Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:30:38 -0500
CHARLES CITY (AP) -- A northern Iowa man awaiting trial on sex abuse and incest charges has died in a farm accident in Floyd County.

Board gives preliminary OK for Marshalltown coal plant Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:02:21 -0500
DES MOINES (AP) -- The Iowa Utilities Board has given preliminary approval to a proposed coal-fired energy plant in Marshalltown.

Charges filed in connection with bomb threats Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:45:07 -0500
JACKSON JUNCTION --- A Fort Atkinson teen has been cited in connection with recent bomb threats against the Turkey Valley School District.

UPDATE: Bruce Braley endorses Obama Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:22:55 -0500
DAVENPORT -- U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, said today that Barack Obama's unique connection with voters and the strong backing he got from eastern Iowa played key roles in his decision to endorse the Illinois senator.

Vehicles shot at in separate incidents Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:40:23 -0500
WATERLOO — Two vehicles were damaged in separate shootings Tuesday afternoon, but no injuries were reported.

Waterloo police investigate tire slashings Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:47:04 -0500
WATERLOO — Police are investigating a string of tire slashings in a west Waterloo neighborhood.

Animals stranded by high water OK Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:34:11 -0500
ELY (AP) -- About 100 dogs and cats at the Cedar Rapids Animal Shelter in Ely are safe -- thanks to some firefighters and a rubber raft.

Weather outlook Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:10:35 -0500
WATERLOO --- Thunderstorms are forecast for the area Thursday through Friday.

McCain returns to Iowa Thursday Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:04:12 -0500
DES MOINES — GOP presidential nominee John McCain returns to Iowa Thursday, his first visit since clinching the nomination, to jumpstart what is expected to be a tough fight for Iowa’s seven electoral votes in this year’s general election.

Another celebrity is finished 'Dancing With the Stars' Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:13:51 -0500
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Shannon Elizabeth won't have to shed any more tears over "Dancing With the Stars."

Paula Abdul left 'empty' by song that wasn't Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:10:08 -0500
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Paula Abdul must be hearing double.

Legislature approved odor study, no funding Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:08:07 -0500
DES MOINES (AP) -- For environmental groups, there's no better illustration of their gripe with the Legislature than this: One of the 2008 legislative session's signature environmental measures is a five-year odor study -- with no funding.

Bush says cut farm subsidies; Harkin, others huddle with ag secretary Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:12:52 -0500
WASHINGTON (AP) -- House and Senate negotiators late Tuesday scrambled to meet President Bush's demands on a multibillion-dollar farm bill, considering cutting subsidies for wealthy farmers.

S. Illinois newspaper carrier finds woman pinned by dead husband Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:04:11 -0500
MARION, Ill. --- A southern Illinois newspaper carrier is credited with rescuing an elderly woman who apparently spent days trapped beneath her dead husband's body.

Food scientists say stop biofuels and feed people before cars Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:12:52 -0500
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Some top international food scientists Tuesday recommended halting the use of food-based biofuels, such as ethanol, saying it would cut corn prices by 20 percent during a world food crisis.

Funeral services Saturday for three children who died in fire Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:12:52 -0500
MARBLE ROCK --- Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Marble Rock Community Center, 520 College St., for three children who died in a fire April 25 at their home.

Veteran AEA board member retires Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:23:17 -0500
CEDAR FALLS --- It was concern for her children that first got Ella Mae Gogel involved with the area education agency.

State says man at risk to reoffend, should be committed Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:48:04 -0500
WATERLOO --- A Sioux City man convicted in a Cedar Falls enticement investigation is at risk to perpetrate more sex crimes and should be committed for treatment, according to the Iowa Attorney General's Office.

Supervisors select new county engineer Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:23:17 -0500
WATERLOO --- A former Black Hawk County resident will return to the area to take over management of the rural road system.

Officers recount rescue attempts during arson trial writeLink("vid_id=513&file=fire110807.flv"); Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:51:10 -0500
WATERLOO --- Two police officers recounted how they tried to rescue people from a burning apartment as trial got under way Tuesday for the man accused of starting the fire.

Man denied retrial in shooting, robbery Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:23:17 -0500
WATERLOO --- A judge has turned down a Waterloo man's request for a new trial in a 2006 shotgun robbery.

New wave of immigrants poses new challenges for health officials Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:23:18 -0500
WATERLOO --- The fragmented face of immigrants arriving in the Cedar Valley today poses fresh challenges to public health officials.

Young leader creates art tradition in Waverly Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:23:19 -0500
WAVERLY --- She doesn't consider herself an artist, but Jennifer Jones does appreciate painting, photography and pottery. As a child, Jones watched her dad, Orville Jones Jr., in his pottery shop and tagged along to her share of art shows.

Tama County voters extend option sales tax for schools Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:23:17 -0500
TOLEDO --- Tama County voters on Tuesday extended a 1 percent local option sales tax for schools.

Former Oelwein man killed in street luge accident Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:23:17 -0500
KANSAS CITY, Kan. --- An Oelwein native died Saturday while preparing for a street luge event in Kansas.

Service set for children killed in Marble Rock fire Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:23:19 -0500
MARBLE ROCK --- The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday for three children who died in a fire. The memorial will be at the Marble Rock Community Center, 520 College St.

Iowa senator ends terms with progress on pet issues writeLink("vid_id=883&file=putney.flv "); Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:04:15 -0500
DES MOINES --- This spring, state Sen. John Putney, R-Gladbrook, wrapped up his final legislative session making inroads on two topics he's long advocated: equalizing vehicle registration rates, and pushing back Iowa schools' start dates.

McCain returning to Iowa on Thursday Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:23:16 -0500
DES MOINES --- GOP presidential nominee John McCain returns to Iowa Thursday, his first visit since clinching the nomination, to jumpstart what is expected to be a tough fight for Iowa's seven electoral votes in this year's general election.

$12 million program will help improve riverfront Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:23:17 -0500
DES MOINES --- Cities would get state help to improve the areas around rivers and lakes under a $12 million plan signed by Gov. Chet Culver on Tuesday.

Management change made at Isle Casino & Hotel Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:23:16 -0500
WATERLOO --- Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. announced Tuesday that Bari Richter has been appointed vice president and general manager at the Isle Casino & Hotel at Waterloo.

Former PRC call center bought by Focus Services Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:23:17 -0500
CEDAR FALLS --- The PRC call center in Cedar Falls, scheduled to close in the coming weeks, will not sit idle for long.

Denver native Wolter now swinging for the fences at Valparaiso Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:23:17 -0500
VALPARAISO, Ind. --- Ashley Wolter knows a thing or two about a country mile.

Northern Iowa trims its list of AD candidates Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:23:17 -0500
The Associated Press CEDAR FALLS --- Northern Iowa has narrowed its list of athletic director candidates to five.

Panthers reel in another Chickasaw in Lehman Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:23:17 -0500
NEW HAMPTON --- Earlier this decade, Northern Iowa volleyball coach Bobbi Petersen hit the jackpot after rolling the dice on a 6-foot-1 late-bloomer from New Hampton, in the form of eventual standout Trista Humpal.

Willms has flair for the dramatic Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:23:17 -0500
DIKE --- Hannah Willms has always displayed a flair for the dramatic.

Web extra: Rumpled Van Gundy is perfect fit for Magic Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:23:17 -0500
The Orlando Sentinel ORLANDO, Fla. --- Even on the day of perhaps his greatest coaching accomplishment, Stan Van Gundy was upstaged by Pat Riley.

Sunday Scrum: Did Dolphins spend No. 1 pick wisely? Yes! Sun, 27 Apr 2008 06:02:21 -0500
The Miami Dolphins ended the suspense of the NFL draft’s first selection early, signing Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long to a five-year, $57.5 million deal Tuesday. But was it a smart decision? Sports writers Kelly Beaton and Sean Hylton clash on the subject:

Sunday Scrum: Did Dolphins spend No. 1 pick wisely? No! Sun, 27 Apr 2008 06:02:21 -0500
The Miami Dolphins ended the suspense of the NFL draft’s first selection early, signing Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long to a five-year, $57.5 million deal Tuesday. But was it a smart decision? Sports writers Kelly Beaton and Sean Hylton clash on the subject:

Hockey Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:52:20 -0500
NHL playoffs Conference semifinals TUESDAY’S RESULTS Pittsburgh 5, N.Y. Rangers 3, Pittsburgh leads series 3-0

Basketball Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:52:20 -0500
NBA playoffs First round TUESDAY’S RESULTS Detroit 98, Philadelphia 81, Detroit leads series 3-2

Baseball Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:52:20 -0500
Minors Midwest League TUESDAY’S RESULTS Cedar Rapids 7, Burlington 5, 14 innings Dayton 3, Peoria 2 Fort Wayne 2, Kane County 0, 1st game Kane County 1, Fort Wayne 0, 2nd game Clinton 4, Great Lakes 2 Lansing 3, Quad Cities 1 Beloit 3, South Bend 2, 10 innings Wisconsin 7, West Michigan 5 GAMES TODAY Cedar Rapids at Burlington Dayton at Peoria, 1st game Dayton at Peoria, 2nd game Fort Wayne at Kane County Great Lakes at Clinton Lansing vs. Quad Cities at Iowa City South Bend at Beloit West Michigan at Wisconsin GAMES THURSDAY Beloit at Great Lakes Wisconsin at Lansing Pacific Coast League TUESDAY’S RESULTS Nashville 7, Colorado Springs 3 Fresno 4, Iowa 3 Las Vegas 18, Albuquerque 5 New Orleans 7, Tacoma 3 Portland 5, Oklahoma 4 Omaha 12, Sacramento 4 Salt Lake 9, Memphis 7 Round Rock 2, Tucson 1 GAMES TODAY Colorado Springs at Nashville Iowa at Fresno Las Vegas at Albuquerque New Orleans at Tacoma Oklahoma at Portland Omaha at Sacramento Salt Lake at Memphis Tucson at Round Rock GAMES THURSDAY Colorado Springs at Nashville Iowa at Fresno Las Vegas at Albuquerque New Orleans at Tacoma Oklahoma at Portland Omaha at Sacramento Salt Lake at Memphis Tucson at Round Rock College TUESDAY’S RESULTS MISSOURI VALLEY Bradley 5-2, Valparaiso 3-1 Illinois State 7, Illinois Wesleyan 4 Southern Illinois 3, Illinois 2 (11 inn.) Kansas State 3, Wichita State 2 BIG 12 Texas 11, Texas State 0 Baylor 14, UT-Arlington 4 Nebraska 6, Western Illinois 4 Kansas 3, Missouri 0 Kansas State 3, Wichita State 2 Texas A&M 3, Texas Christian 2 BIG TEN Michigan 7, Western Michigan 4 Southern Illinois 3, Illinois 2 (11 inn.) IOWA CONFERENCE Simpson 11, Grinnell 8 IOWA COLLEGES Mount Mercy 19, Waldorf 9 St. Ambrose 2-19, Grand View 0-10 Clarke 4, Ashford 3 Viterbo 14, Wisconsin-La Crosse 4

Softball Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:52:20 -0500
College TUESDAY’S RESULTS BIG 12 Nebraska 6, Iowa State 3 Baylor 3, Stephen F. Austin 0 BIG TEN DePaul 5, Northwestern 3 Alabama 6, Northwestern 5, 8 inn. MISSOURI VALLEY Drake 5-11, Missouri-Kansas City 0-3 NORTHERN SUN Minnesota State 8-1, Upper Iowa 5-0 Linescores MINNESOTA STATE 8-1, UPPER IOWA 5-0 First game Minnesota State 610 001 0 - 8 6 2

Tennis Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:52:20 -0500
Tennis Prep boys At West WATERLOO WEST 7, IOWA CITY HIGH 2 SINGLES – Jordan Harbaugh-Williams (WW) def. Nate Gear 7-5, 6-3; Andy Richter (WW) def. Phil Riley 6-2, 7-6, (7-4); D.J. Grant (WW) def. Brian Krumm 6-1, 6-2; Paul Braley (WW) def. Logan Alle 6-1, 6-3; Sam Cooly (WW) def. Barrett Burton 6-2, 6-3; Evan McClain (WW) def. Carson Heath 7-5, 3-6, (10-8).

Golf Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:52:20 -0500
Prep boys Tuesday’s results At Guttenberg CLAYTON RIDGE 165, SUMNER-FREDRICKSBURG 172 Medalist – Justin Ertl (CR), 38. At Cedar Falls (Pheasant Ridge)

Track and field Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:17:04 -0500
Prep boys Marion Invitational TEAM STANDINGS – 1. Marion 74, 2. Mount Vernon 56, 3. Alburnett 55, 4. Western Dubuque 52, 5. Vinton-Shellsburg 48, 6. Center Point-Urbana 46, 7. Central DeWitt 45, 8. Monticello and Benton Community 32, 10. Maquoketa 18, 11. Maquoketa Valley 17, 12. Independence and Solon 14, 14. West Delaware 12, 15. Anamosa 10, 16. North Linn 2

What's up Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:17:04 -0500
COLLEGE BASEBALL TODAY Northern Iowa vs. Iowa at Cedar Rapids, 6:30 p.m. PREP GIRLS’ GOLF TODAY Metro girls’ meet at Gates Park, 2:30 p.m. PREP BOYS’ GOLF TODAY Walnut Ridge at Iowa Star meet, all day THURSDAY Columbus, Marion at Beckman, 4 p.m. NU High at Dike-New Hartford, 4 p.m. PREP BOYS’ TENNIS TODAY Oelwein at Columbus, 4 p.m. THURSDAY East at West, 4 p.m. Cedar Rapids Prairie at Cedar Falls, 4 p.m. NU High at Dike-New Hartford, 4 p.m. PREP GIRLS’ TENNIS THURSDAY West at East, 4 p.m. Cedar Falls at Cedar Rapids Prairie, 4 p.m. Dike-New Hartford at NU High, 4:15 p.m. PREP GIRLS’ SOCCER THURSDAY East at Cedar Rapids Prairie, 4:15 p.m. Cedar Falls at Linn-Mar, 4:15 p.m. Beckman at Columbus, 5 p.m. Cedar Rapids Xavier at West, 5 p.m. PREP BOYS’ SOCCER THURSDAY West at Cedar Rapids Xavier, 4:15 p.m. Cedar Rapids Prairie at East, at Cedar Valley Soccer Complex, 4:15 p.m.

Local DJs are going bald for kids' sake Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:23:17 -0500
WATERLOO --- It's perfectly acceptable, in radio personality JC's mind, to shave your head for a cause.

Research options to help son pay for college Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:23:17 -0500
Q: My wife and I took our teenage son, a high-school senior, to visit a few of the colleges he'd like to apply to. For the most part they seemed great, everything a parent could want for his child --- except affordable! How does anyone afford college these days?

Call the Courier Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:23:16 -0500
Q. I’m sure you’ve done it before, but could you give a brief history of the four ladies on top of the old YMCA building?

Equal pay actually exists Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:23:19 -0500
JULIE PALADINO Science Lab Supervisor Science Center Wartburg College WAVERLY --- In response to Wednesday's paper where the headline "Study: Iowa women still making less that men" does not accurately express the article. As a woman coming of age in the 1970s when demonstrations for "equal work, equal pay" were often seen, this article actually states that this goal has been met, at least here in Iowa. It states, "Almost none of the disparity is because women earn less for the exact same jobs, Rachel Scott said. Instead, the difference arises because women are less likely to work full time and less likely to accumulate the experience needed to rise to executive-level pay." As a woman who has made choices regarding education, work, and motherhood, I surely understand it is ridiculous to compare my current paycheck to that of my husband's --- even though we both have the same undergraduate degree. But some studies seem to do just that. They add up the salaries of all men, then add up the salaries of all women, divide by the number of men/women surveyed and viola'--- the conclusion that "women still make less." Many people, men and women alike, choose various paths regarding education or work or full-time parenting. This freedom to choose is priceless, and that's what I thought the feminists of the 1970s were searching for.

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