News 2008-05-29 Andanh.com

Traffic signals down at Parker and U.S. Highway 63 Thursday Wed, 28 May 2008 07:39:04 -0500
WATERLOO --- The traffic signals at the intersection of Highway 63 and Parker Street will be off for about eight hours at 8 a.m. Thursday, weather permitting.

Fundraisers under way for tornado victims Wed, 28 May 2008 07:39:04 -0500
WATERLOO — KWWL television was holding a day-long telethon fundraiser today in conjunction with the Hawkeye Chapter of the American Red Cross to provide much-needed financial assistance to the victims of Sunday’s tornadoes.

State auditor: Poor budgeting practices continue Wed, 28 May 2008 15:26:20 -0500
DES MOINES ---The 2009 budget passed by the Iowa Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Chet Culver spends money at a pace that can’t be sustained in the event of a recession, State Auditor David Vaudt said Wednesday.

State government to adjust to high gas prices Wed, 28 May 2008 16:55:26 -0500
DES MOINES – Like many areas of state government, the Iowa State Patrol is bracing for high summer gas prices. But the sharp increase in fuel costs doesn’t mean there will be fewer troopers on Iowa roads.

Lansing woman hurt in Winneshiek Co. accident Wed, 28 May 2008 06:51:11 -0500
DECORAH --- A Lansing woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident in rural Winnesheik County Tuesday afternoon.

Hazardous weather outlook Wed, 28 May 2008 05:00:50 -0500
WATERLOO --- The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook which includes Black Hawk County.

Body found in river near Bellevue still not identified Wed, 28 May 2008 04:56:48 -0500
BELLEVUE --- Authorities are not releasing the name of a man whose body was pulled from the Mississippi River near Bellevue Saturday morning pending the outcome of an autopsy.

2008 deadliest tornado year in the U.S. in a decade Wed, 28 May 2008 07:39:04 -0500
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Another week, another rumbling train of tornadoes that obliterates entire city blocks, smashing homes to their foundations and killing people even as they cower in their basements.

Ames day care provider gets 10 years for slamming child Wed, 28 May 2008 04:27:33 -0500
AMES (AP) -- A former day care provider in Ames has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for slamming a 1-year-old girl onto the floor.

Express Scripts to pay $9.5M in settlement Wed, 28 May 2008 03:52:56 -0500
BOSTON (AP) -- Express Scripts Inc. on Tuesday said it will pay $9.5 million in an agreement with 28 states that alleged the pharmacy benefits manager misled consumers when it encouraged doctors to switch patients' cholesterol drug brands under the guise of controlling costs.

USDA report says climate change affecting crops, livestock Wed, 28 May 2008 04:30:55 -0500
DENVER (AP) -- Climate change is increasing the risk of U.S. crop failures, depleting the nation's water resources and contributing to outbreaks of invasive species and insects, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said in a report released Tuesday.

Country View weathers storm Wed, 28 May 2008 12:59:33 -0500
WATERLOO --- Residents at the Country View care center are surviving on emergency generators for the second time in 15 months.

Crops expected to survive tornado damage Wed, 28 May 2008 12:08:17 -0500
DUNKERTON --- Tornadoes play no favorites. Both green and red combines were destroyed Sunday.

Fire destroys C.F. garage Wed, 28 May 2008 12:08:17 -0500
CEDAR FALLS --- A Tuesday evening fire claimed a Cedar Falls garage, but firefighters kept the blaze from spreading.

Officials warn of Red Cross relief scam Wed, 28 May 2008 12:08:15 -0500
WATERLOO --- Authorities are asking people to be careful before they give donations following Sunday's tornados.

Lincoln Park serves as hub for My Waterloo Days Festival Wed, 28 May 2008 12:08:17 -0500
WATERLOO --- Joe Surma can hardly control his excitement for this year's My Waterloo Days, Thursday through Sunday.

Butler pets impacted by tornado Wed, 28 May 2008 12:08:15 -0500
APLINGTON --- People in Parkersburg aren't the only ones in need of shelter.

Butler officials: Primary election will go on Wed, 28 May 2008 15:26:20 -0500
PARKERSBURG --- Plans have already been made to ensure that the June 3 primary election in Butler County moves forward despite the devastating tornado that struck the county Sunday.

Tornado takes heavy toll on Parkersburg businesses Wed, 28 May 2008 12:08:16 -0500
PARKERSBURG --- Matt Wildeboer was among 60 Parkersburg residents on a canoe trip in Mason City when he heard the news. His establishment had been demolished by the mile-wide tornado that ravaged Parkersburg Sunday night.

Ex-Falcons use connections to aid Parkersburg community Wed, 28 May 2008 12:08:18 -0500
PARKERSBURG --- Aaron Kampman, the old Aplington-Parkersburg Falcon, heard some unsettling news. Then he came running.

What's Up Wed, 28 May 2008 12:08:17 -0500
PREP GIRLS’ GOLF TODAY Cedar Falls, West at Class 4A state tournament, Elmwood Country Club, Marshalltown, 9 a.m.

Buck-ing a trend: Lauritson in it for long haul Wed, 28 May 2008 12:08:17 -0500
WATERLOO --- The Waterloo Bucks' managerial position has been a revolving door the past six years.

Inside the 2008 Bucks Wed, 28 May 2008 12:08:18 -0500
Field manager: Pete Lauritson (first season) Assistant coaches: Rick Heines, Travis Kiewiet Colors: Royal blue and yellow Home field: Riverfront Stadium 2007 record: 29-38 overall (15-19 first half, sixth place in Northwoods League South; 14-19 second half, 5th)

Web extra: A different age in golf Wed, 28 May 2008 12:08:18 -0500
DUBLIN, Ohio --- Four players were having lunch in the grill room at Muirfield Village when they straightened in their chairs at the sight of Jack Nicklaus, who sat down to join them in conversation.

Basketball Wed, 28 May 2008 12:08:17 -0500
NBA playoffs Conference finals TUESDAY’S RESULT L.A. Lakers 93, San Antonio 91, L.A. Lakers lead series 3-1

Hockey Wed, 28 May 2008 12:08:17 -0500
NHL playoffs Stanley Cup Finals GAME TODAY Detroit at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Detroit leads series 2-0

Baseball Wed, 28 May 2008 12:08:17 -0500
MLB All-Star Voting American League First Base 1. Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox, 419,813 2. Justin Morneau, Twins, 217,956 3. Jason Giambi, Yankees, 168,185 4. Carlos Guillen, Tigers, 134,338 5. Carlos Pena, Rays, 117,065 Second Base 1. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox, 384,648 2. Robinson Cano, Yankees, 219,778 3. Placido Polanco, Tigers, 159,729 4. Brian Roberts, Orioles, 113,774 5. Ian Kinsler, Rangers, 102,294 Third Base 1. Alex Rodriguez, Yankees, 429,238 2. Mike Lowell, Red Sox, 250,664 3. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers, 201,589 4. Joe Crede, White Sox, 138,143 5. Scott Rolen, Blue Jays, 92,217 Shortstop 1. Derek Jeter, Yankees, 523,187 2. Edgar Renteria, Tigers, 190,244 3. Michael Young, Rangers, 144,095 4. Julio Lugo, Red Sox, 130,139 5. Orlando Cabrera, White Sox, 99,580 Catcher 1. Jason Varitek, Red Sox, 288,464 2. Ivan Rodriguez, Tigers, 236,788 3. Joe Mauer, Twins, 214,396 4. Jorge Posada, Yankees, 201,607 5. Victor Martinez, Indians, 172,030 Designated Hitter 1. David Ortiz, Red Sox, 556,567 2. Hideki Matsui, Yankees, 259,234 3. Jim Thome, White Sox, 163,970 4. Gary Sheffield, Tigers, 106,705 5. Travis Hafner, Indians, 76,796 Outfield 1. Manny Ramirez, Red Sox, 539,122 2. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners, 284,763 3. Vladimir Guerrero, Angels, 274,827 4. Magglio Ordonez, Tigers, 236,890 5. Bobby Abreu, Yankees, 233,147 6. Josh Hamilton, Rangers, 229,711 7. Melky Cabrera, Yankees, 200,248 8. Grady Sizemore, Indians, 193,508 9. Torii Hunter, Angels, 190,850 10. Johnny Damon, Yankees, 189,844 11. J.D. Drew, Red Sox, 185,673 12. Coco Crisp, Red Sox, 149,801 13. Carl Crawford, Rays, 149,732 14. Curtis Granderson, Tigers, 145,490 15. B.J. Upton, Rays, 102,623 Minors Midwest League TUESDAY’S RESULTS Burlington 12, Beloit 8 GAMES TODAY Beloit at Clinton Burlington at Quad Cities Cedar Rapids at Peoria Dayton at Fort Wayne Great Lakes at Lansing South Bend at West Michigan Wisconsin at Kane County Pacific Coast League TUESDAY’S RESULTS Colorado Springs 5, Salt Lake 3 Las Vegas 23, Tucson 2 Iowa 10, Memphis 8 Albuquerque 11, Nashville 3 Omaha 5, Oklahoma 2 New Orleans 4, Round Rock 3 Portland 5, Sacramento 0 Tacoma 3, Fresno 2 GAMES TODAY Colorado Springs at Salt Lake Las Vegas at Tucson Memphis at Iowa Nashville at Albuquerque Oklahoma at Omaha Round Rock at New Orleans Sacramento at Portland Tacoma at Fresno College Division III Championship At Appleton, Wis. TUESDAY’S RESULTS Johns Hopkins 4, Trinity, Conn. 3 Trinity, Conn. 5, Johns Hopkins 4, Trinity wins championship

Softball Wed, 28 May 2008 12:08:17 -0500
MLB All-Star Voting American League First Base 1. Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox, 419,813 2. Justin Morneau, Twins, 217,956 3. Jason Giambi, Yankees, 168,185 4. Carlos Guillen, Tigers, 134,338 5. Carlos Pena, Rays, 117,065 Second Base 1. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox, 384,648 2. Robinson Cano, Yankees, 219,778 3. Placido Polanco, Tigers, 159,729 4. Brian Roberts, Orioles, 113,774 5. Ian Kinsler, Rangers, 102,294 Third Base 1. Alex Rodriguez, Yankees, 429,238 2. Mike Lowell, Red Sox, 250,664 3. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers, 201,589 4. Joe Crede, White Sox, 138,143 5. Scott Rolen, Blue Jays, 92,217 Shortstop 1. Derek Jeter, Yankees, 523,187 2. Edgar Renteria, Tigers, 190,244 3. Michael Young, Rangers, 144,095 4. Julio Lugo, Red Sox, 130,139 5. Orlando Cabrera, White Sox, 99,580 Catcher 1. Jason Varitek, Red Sox, 288,464 2. Ivan Rodriguez, Tigers, 236,788 3. Joe Mauer, Twins, 214,396 4. Jorge Posada, Yankees, 201,607 5. Victor Martinez, Indians, 172,030 Designated Hitter 1. David Ortiz, Red Sox, 556,567 2. Hideki Matsui, Yankees, 259,234 3. Jim Thome, White Sox, 163,970 4. Gary Sheffield, Tigers, 106,705 5. Travis Hafner, Indians, 76,796 Outfield 1. Manny Ramirez, Red Sox, 539,122 2. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners, 284,763 3. Vladimir Guerrero, Angels, 274,827 4. Magglio Ordonez, Tigers, 236,890 5. Bobby Abreu, Yankees, 233,147 6. Josh Hamilton, Rangers, 229,711 7. Melky Cabrera, Yankees, 200,248 8. Grady Sizemore, Indians, 193,508 9. Torii Hunter, Angels, 190,850 10. Johnny Damon, Yankees, 189,844 11. J.D. Drew, Red Sox, 185,673 12. Coco Crisp, Red Sox, 149,801 13. Carl Crawford, Rays, 149,732 14. Curtis Granderson, Tigers, 145,490 15. B.J. Upton, Rays, 102,623 Minors Midwest League TUESDAY’S RESULTS Burlington 12, Beloit 8 GAMES TODAY Beloit at Clinton Burlington at Quad Cities Cedar Rapids at Peoria Dayton at Fort Wayne Great Lakes at Lansing South Bend at West Michigan Wisconsin at Kane County Pacific Coast League TUESDAY’S RESULTS Colorado Springs 5, Salt Lake 3 Las Vegas 23, Tucson 2 Iowa 10, Memphis 8 Albuquerque 11, Nashville 3 Omaha 5, Oklahoma 2 New Orleans 4, Round Rock 3 Portland 5, Sacramento 0 Tacoma 3, Fresno 2 GAMES TODAY Colorado Springs at Salt Lake Las Vegas at Tucson Memphis at Iowa Nashville at Albuquerque Oklahoma at Omaha Round Rock at New Orleans Sacramento at Portland Tacoma at Fresno College Division III Championship At Appleton, Wis. TUESDAY’S RESULTS Johns Hopkins 4, Trinity, Conn. 3 Trinity, Conn. 5, Johns Hopkins 4, Trinity wins championship

Auto racing Wed, 28 May 2008 12:08:17 -0500
Stocks Monday At Owatonna, Minn. (Winners and area only) B MAIN FEATURE I - 1. Kelly Shyrock (Ferile, Ia.); 2. Jeff Schluetter (New Hampton); 4. Dan Bohr (Decorah); 6. Joey Schaefer (Waterloo); 9. Corey Dripps (Waterloo)

Volleyball Wed, 28 May 2008 12:08:17 -0500
Sand leagues At Black Hawk Tennis Club 2-MAN BB – Two Old def. The Steven Glandsborgs 2-1; J&T def. T&K 2-1; Feed the Chicken def. AK 3-0; Chad and Amy def. Six Pack & Keg 3-0; Brown Eyed Batherz def. The Blur 3-0; Veridian def. Million Dollars 2-1; International Flavor def. JZ 3-0; Blind 3-legged Dogs def. Miller Time 3-0

Bowling Wed, 28 May 2008 12:08:17 -0500
League reports Tuesday’s leaders SENIOR SUNRISE – Go-Getters 2643, Handicappers 903; Women’s series: Diane Heitkamp 532, Fran Dillon 479, Lila DeWolf 453; Women’s game: Heitkamp 201, DeWolf 170, Dillon 165; Men’s series: Howard Coffin 553, Gary Ralston 471, Gene Hunck 469; Men’s game: Coffin 192, Ralston 178, Bill Meyer 170

Tennis Wed, 28 May 2008 12:08:17 -0500
French Open Seeds Fared Tuesday Singles Men First Round Nikolay Davydenko (4), Russia, def. Thomas Johansson, Sweden, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

Transactions Wed, 28 May 2008 12:08:17 -0500
BASEBALL American League DETROIT TIGERS — Placed OF Gary Sheffield on the 15-day DL. Recalled 1B Jeff Larish from Toledo (IL).

Sports drinks especially important during summer to keep athletes hydrated Wed, 28 May 2008 12:08:15 -0500
CEDAR FALLS --- When runner Sarah Gall hits the trails for a long distance run, she laces up her shoes and snaps on her fuel belt.

Help kids find wonder in everyday Wed, 28 May 2008 12:08:15 -0500
Q: I remember my own childhood as a time of wonder, but we always seem to be flying in different directions all the time, and the kids don't get time to just stare into space and be amazed. How can parents in a typical, busy, overscheduled family encourage a sense of wonder in their kids?

Call the Courier Wed, 28 May 2008 12:08:14 -0500
Q: If we don’t have a computer, how can we find out when we will get our tax rebate check? Is there a phone number to call?

Vote for Tom Little Wed, 28 May 2008 12:08:17 -0500
BJ KINARD CEDAR FALLS --- I'm voting for Tom Little because he has shown the leadership it takes to get things done, but most importantly, doing it in a professional manner. Mr. Little's active role in the annual budget process over the last three years shows his commitment to the residents of this county on being fiscally responsible with our tax dollars, time and time. I'm asking all to come out June 3 and vote for Tom Little, so we all can continue to have a responsible voice at the supervisor's table when it comes to spending our tax dollars.

Support Deborah Berry Wed, 28 May 2008 12:08:17 -0500
DWIGHT COBURN EVANSDALE --- Representative Deborah Berry's political future is at risk.

Moderation is the norm Wed, 28 May 2008 12:08:17 -0500
GREGORY J. TAGTOW WATERLOO --- A recent letter from William McDermott was inaccurate but amusing. It was full of conspiracy theories on the Iran hostage crisis and secret Cabals from "big oil."

Amazed by Enshayan Wed, 28 May 2008 12:08:17 -0500
DON MEEHAN CEDAR FALLS --- Kamyar Enshayan, you have again amazed me with your statements made in your letter to the editor dated May 21. I agree with one statement. We are a nation of immigrants, however, we organized together, a national government and later, state governments that created laws to protect our citizens and keep order within the general populace. Without these it would be chaos. You, on the other hand, are encouraging illegal conduct, breaking the laws in place that ensure our rights of safety and order. Then you lamely state that the meat packing corporations that hired the illegals knowingly sent contaminated meats to our schools. Did you ever stop to think that legal immigrants, that are required to have a knowledge of the English language (and pledged loyalty to the United States), would better understand the sanitation rules in the workplace?

Who, but God? Wed, 28 May 2008 12:08:17 -0500
DONALD W. UNGER CEDAR FALLS --- Some questions for the evolutionists and atheists.

Forget troubles, cares and go downtown Wed, 28 May 2008 12:08:17 -0500
This year's theme for the annual My Waterloo Days festival would make singer Petula Clark proud.

Happy 1st anniversary! Sun, 4 May 2008 06:05:53 -0500
You’re my dream come true Happy 1st Anniversary I love you, Jeff. Tammie

Sizemore/50 Sun, 4 May 2008 06:05:56 -0500
Nancy and John Sizemore of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a card shower.

Orr/50 Sun, 4 May 2008 06:05:56 -0500
WATERLOO — Del and Edna Orr celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday evening with a family dinner.

Crouse/60 Sun, 4 May 2008 06:05:56 -0500
WATERLOO — Darrell and Clarice Crouse will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner and card shower.

Dewey / 65 Sun, 4 May 2008 06:05:56 -0500
WAVERLY — Rolland and Evelyn Dewey will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with a card shower.

Schares/50 Sun, 4 May 2008 06:05:57 -0500
JESUP — Donald and Joyce Schares will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday with a celebration for family at the Jesup Country Club.

Grapp/55 Sun, 4 May 2008 06:05:57 -0500
WATERLOO — Lyle and Darlene Grapp will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at the Elks Lodge.

Thome/25 Sun, 4 May 2008 06:05:58 -0500
GILBERTVILLE — Mark and Deb Thome are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary in Las Vegas, and a family getaway at a tropical location will be set when the Iowa winter arrives.

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