News 2008-06-03 Andanh.com

Red Cross Service Center in P'burg changes hours Tue, 3 Jun 2008 15:54:39 -0500
CEDAR FALLS --- The American Red Cross announced changes to the hours at its Service Center in Parkersburg.

3 hurt in small plane crash near Iowa City Tue, 3 Jun 2008 15:24:44 -0500
DES MOINES (AP) -- A plane crashed just after takeoff Tuesday morning, injuring a child who had undergone medical treatment at University Hospitals, her mother and their pilot.

Police respond to shots fired Tue, 3 Jun 2008 08:48:35 -0500
WATERLOO — Waterloo police found a handgun after responding to a fight where someone began shooting Monday night.

Black Hawk adds sirens to two county parks and Dewar Tue, 3 Jun 2008 05:56:27 -0500
WATERLOO --- Black Hawk County added three sirens to the outdoor early warning siren system. Sirens were recently installed at Black Hawk Park and Hickory Hills Park, and in the community of Dewar.

It's primary election day in Iowa: Quick facts Tue, 3 Jun 2008 04:26:21 -0500
Today’s Primary Election in Iowa

Stanley Cup: Pens gun down Red Wings in 3rd OT, 4-3 Tue, 3 Jun 2008 04:26:21 -0500
DETROIT (AP) -- Chris Osgood picked a bad time to give up four goals for the first time this postseason.

Man who torched historic Stuart church released from prison Tue, 3 Jun 2008 04:26:21 -0500
DES MOINES (AP) -- A man who set ablaze a rare Byzantine-style church in August 1995 has been released from prison, and the central Iowa community that lost its historic place of worship is trying to make sure he doesn't return to do more damage.

Best Buy testing free e-waste recycling program Tue, 3 Jun 2008 04:26:21 -0500
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Under pressure to help dispose some of the electronic waste it helped create, Best Buy Co. is testing a free program in Iowa and seven other states that will offer consumers a convenient way to ensure millions of obsolescent TVs, old computers and other unwanted gadgets don't poison the nation's dumps.

Retiring principal ready for his extended summer vacation Tue, 3 Jun 2008 14:32:38 -0500
CEDAR FALLS --- The heart attack gave him time to think.

Items to be collected for tornado victims Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:15:53 -0500
WATERLOO --- Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare is partnering with Goodwill Industries, Bertch Cabinet Manufacturing and Hy-Vee for a special emergency drive, asking for gently used clothing for all ages, personal care and household items, shovels, rakes and kitchenware for tornado victims

Two parks, Dewar get sirens Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:16:03 -0500
WATERLOO --- Black Hawk County added three sirens to the outdoor early warning siren system. Sirens were recently installed at Black Hawk Park and Hickory Hills Park, and in the community of Dewar. These sirens, along with the sirens in cities and other populated areas in the county will be tested the first Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m.

State fire marshal: Blast caused by propane leak Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:16:05 -0500
HUDSON --- An explosion that sent a Hudson woman to the hospital Friday was caused by a propane leak, according to the Iowa Department of Public Safety.

Clive man arrested for enticement Tue, 3 Jun 2008 14:08:19 -0500
CEDAR FALLS --- A Clive man was arrested Monday for attempted enticement of a minor.

City, contractors share sign cost overruns Tue, 3 Jun 2008 14:08:19 -0500
WATERLOO --- The city and a contractor apparently got their wires crossed during construction of two new digital signs at the Waterloo Center for the Arts.

Leaving Parkersburg hardest part for tornado survivor Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:15:52 -0500
PARKERSBURG --- Standing atop the rubble of her home, Sue Hennings calmly recalled taking refuge in the basement with her husband and feeling the house shake, certain it would collapse.

Downtown shops open for business after storm Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:15:52 -0500
PARKERSBURG --- On the heels of the tornado that recently passed through Parkersburg, a hardware man rushed to open his store.

Winnebago to idle 270 workers at Charles City Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:15:51 -0500
CHARLES CITY--- The Winnebago Industries Charles City Manufacturing Facility will be closed indefinitely effective Aug. 1.

Former Eldora man convicted of murdering his wife Tue, 3 Jun 2008 14:08:19 -0500
AMES (AP) --- A former Eldora man has been convicted of killing his estranged wife.

No shortage of business, storm stories at couple's Parkersburg barber shop Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:16:02 -0500
PARKERSBURG --- Tom Teeple's chair hasn't sat empty since the tornado.

Parkersburg Council meeting a clearinghouse for concerns Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:16:08 -0500
PARKERSBURG --- Residents sat shoulder-to-shoulder on windowsills and in folding chairs.

State health officials issue smoking ban rules Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:15:51 -0500
Courier Des Moines Bureau DES MOINES --- Citizens will be able to report violations of the new public smoking ban to a statewide hotline when the ban takes effect July 1.

It's primary election day in Iowa Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:15:51 -0500
DES MOINES --- Republican and Democratic voters across Iowa head to the polls in today's primary election to choose candidates that will be on the ballot in this fall's general election.

Heavy rains pound Northeast Iowa fields Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:15:49 -0500
WATERLOO --- When it rains it pours on Northeast Iowa farmers --- literally.

Officials warn of scam targeting tornado victims Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:15:54 -0500
PARKERSBURG (AP) --- Officials are warning disaster victims in Northeast Iowa to be wary of scam artists as they recover from a historic tornado that struck last week.

Bucks waste stellar start by Hauer, 2-1 Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:15:56 -0500
BRAINERD, Minn. --- Jeremy Hauer gave the Waterloo Bucks' baseball team its best start in five games this season, but he had nothing to show for it Monday night.

Web extra: Beckham (not that one) could be top pick in draft Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:16:10 -0500
GRIFFIN, Ga. (AP) — While playing catch at the end of baseball practice, Tim Beckham tosses the ball around his back, flips it between his legs and shows off his jump shot.

What's up Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:16:09 -0500
PREP BASEBALL TODAY Waverly-Shell Rock at Cedar Falls (JV-V), 5 p.m. NU High at South Hardin, 5:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Decorah at East (V2), 3:30 p.m. Charles City at Cedar Falls, 7 p.m. West at Mason City, 7:30 p.m. PREP SOFTBALL TODAY Cedar Falls at East (V2), 4 p.m. West at Linn-Mar (V2), 5 p.m. NU High at South Hardin, 6 p.m. WEDNESDAY Independence at Columbus (V2), 6 p.m. NORTHWOODS LEAGUE BASEBALL TODAY Waterloo at Brainerd, 6:35 p.m. WEDNESDAY Waterloo at Eau Claire, 6:35 p.m.

Softball Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:16:12 -0500
College NCAA Division I World Series At Oklahoma City Championship Series (Best-of-3) MONDAY’S RESULT Arizona State 3, Texas A&M 0, Arizona State leads series 1-0

Golf Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:16:12 -0500
PGA Tour FedExCup Leaders Rank Name Points Money 1. Tiger Woods 17,745 $4,425,000 2. Phil Mickelson 15,617 $3,872,270

Tennis Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:16:13 -0500
French Open Today’s results At Paris Purse: $24.53 million (Grand Slam) Surface: Clay-Outdoor Singles Women Fourth Round Kaia Kanepi, Estonia, def. Petra Kvitova, Czech Republic, 6-3, 3-6, 6-1.

Auto racing Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:16:15 -0500
NASCAR Sprint Cup Leaders Thru June 1 Name Points 1. Kyle Busch 2,050 2. Jeff Burton 1,908 3. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 1,779 4. Carl Edwards 1,713 5. Greg Biffle 1,658 6. Jeff Gordon 1,646 7. Jimmie Johnson 1,644 8. Clint Bowyer 1,633 9. Denny Hamlin 1,630 10. Kevin Harvick 1,566 11. Tony Stewart 1,551 12. Kasey Kahne 1,524 13. David Ragan 1,516 14. Ryan Newman 1,495 15. Martin Truex Jr. 1,441 16. Matt Kenseth 1,429

Bowling Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:16:16 -0500
League reports Monday’s leaders ANIMAIL MIXED - Hawkeyes 1374; Men’s game: Larry Niemeyer 208; Women’s game: Joann Nielsen 168

Transactions Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:16:17 -0500
BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES – Recalled RHP Radhames Liz from Norfolk (IL). Designated INF Luis Hernandez for assignment.

Baseball Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:16:11 -0500
Major Leagues AL All-Star Fan Voting First Base 1. Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox, 662,869 2. Justin Morneau, Twins, 409,406 3. Jason Giambi, Yankees, 283,596 4. Carlos Pena, Rays, 199,568 5. Carlos Guillen, Tigers, 181,328 Second Base 1. Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox, 591,860 2. Robinson Cano, Yankees, 354,535 3. Placido Polanco, Tigers, 241,282 4. Ian Kinsler, Rangers, 232,611 5. Brian Roberts, Orioles, 165,949 Third Base 1. Alex Rodriguez, Yankees, 712,899 2. Mike Lowell, Red Sox, 409,685 3. Miguel Cabrera, Tigers, 283,542 4. Joe Crede, White Sox, 222,084 5. Scott Rolen, Blue Jays, 137,604 Shortstop 1. Derek Jeter, Yankees, 832,561 2. Edgar Renteria, Tigers, 273,857 3. Michael Young, Rangers, 266,494 4. Julio Lugo, Red Sox, 204,041 5. Orlando Cabrera, White Sox, 175,138 Catcher 1. Jason Varitek, Red Sox, 477,630 2. Joe Mauer, Twins, 396,643 3. Ivan Rodriguez, Tigers, 349,130 4. Jorge Posada, Yankees, 312,279 5. Victor Martinez, Indians, 234,008 Designated Hitter 1. David Ortiz, Red Sox, 893,915 2. Hideki Matsui, Yankees, 423,551 3. Jim Thome, White Sox, 264,156 4. Gary Sheffield, Tigers, 144,919 5. Travis Hafner, Indians, 109,044 Outfield 1. Manny Ramirez, Red Sox, 811,612 2. Josh Hamilton, Rangers, 479,492 3. Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners, 456,136 4. Vladimir Guerrero, Angels, 431,101 5. Bobby Abreu, Yankees, 373,889 6. Magglio Ordonez, Tigers, 362,179 7. Melky Cabrera, Yankees, 310,477 8. Johnny Damon, Yankees, 302,972 9. Torii Hunter, Angels, 296,301 10. J.D. Drew, Red Sox, 292,629 Minors Pacific Coast League MONDAY’S RESULTS Oklahoma 7, Omaha 5 Nashville 5, Iowa 2 New Orleans 12, Round Rock 4 Albuquerque 6, Memphis 4 Colorado Springs 12, Sacramento 1 Las Vegas 4, Portland 3 Salt Lake 10, Tacoma 5 Tucson 7, Fresno 6, 10 innings GAMES TODAY Iowa at Nashville Las Vegas at Portland Memphis at Albuquerque New Orleans at Round Rock Omaha at Oklahoma Sacramento at Colorado Springs Salt Lake at Tacoma Tucson at Fresno GAMES WEDNESDAY No games scheduled Midwest League MONDAY’S RESULTS Wisconsin 9, Peoria 6 Lansing 4, South Bend 1 West Michigan 10, Dayton 6 Fort Wayne 5, Great Lakes 4, 10 innings Clinton 9, Burlington 7, 7 innings, rain Quad Cities 4, Beloit 2 Cedar Rapids 9, Kane County 8 GAMES TODAY Clinton at Burlington Fort Wayne at Great Lakes Kane County at Cedar Rapids Lansing at South Bend Peoria at Wisconsin Quad Cities at Beloit West Michigan at Dayton GAMES WEDNESDAY Clinton at Burlington Fort Wayne at Great Lakes Kane County at Cedar Rapids Lansing at South Bend Peoria at Wisconsin Quad Cities at Beloit West Michigan at Dayton Amateur Northwoods League North Division Team W L Pct. GB Mankato 3 1 .750 – Alexandria 3 1 .750 – Duluth 2 3 .400 1.5 Rochester 1 2 .333 1.5 St. Cloud 1 2 .333 1.5 Brainerd 1 2 .333 1.5 Thunder Bay 1 4 .200 2.5 South Division Team W L Pct. GB Green Bay 4 1 .800 – Madison 4 1 .800 – Wisconsin 3 1 .750 0.5 La Crosse 3 2 .600 1.0

Chicken on the grill Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:15:55 -0500
Forget you're cooking --- fire up the grill, invite over a few friends and enjoy the experience.

Grill of your dreams Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:15:59 -0500
McClatchy Newspapers If you're looking for a new gas grill for your cookout, you don't have to buy the most expensive model to get good performance.

Delightful wines found at Byron and Io Wineries Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:15:54 -0500
A strange juxtaposition of youth and accomplishment happened when we met Jonathan Nagy, director of winemaking for Byron and Io Wineries in Santa Barbara. Jonathan came to share his current releases, and talk about his views on the wine industry in general.

Call the Courier Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:15:44 -0500
Q. Could Edison School put a stop to people walking their dogs on the playground? They don’t clean up after the dogs leave their mess.

Insider picture inappropriate Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:16:03 -0500
JOAN KRIZ WATERLOO --- In the "Insider" was a large picture of a West High student at graduation with a large cigar in his mouth. I was at the graduation --- over 400 graduates --- and there were many other moments of the evening than a student with a cigar. This was a very inappropriate picture.

Raid was not un-American Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:16:04 -0500
HARI SHANKAR CEDAR FALLS --- I am saddened, reading the letter of my friend Kamyar Enshayan, about immigration raid. It is unfortunate to have such a letter, from a highly educated person. I do agree with his criticism for illegal activities of our Federal government, some corporations, and relaxed enforcement of the law which regulates food and drug industries. Neither "English-only" is a bad idea; nor it is racist, as Kamyar states. His remark for people who came to America after 1492 is inappropriate. ICE raid was not inhumane either. Nor, was it un-American or anti-Iowa. Raid was to curve illegal activities, done knowingly, by both, employers and employees. And they should be penalized appropriately. It is interesting to note, Enshayan critics the illegal operations, but also supports illegal activities.

Hageman for District 19 Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:16:04 -0500
CRAIG and DEBORAH GINGRICH CEDAR FALLS --- To have a candidate like Dr. Carlin Hageman on the ballot to run for District 19 Iowa House is a positive development. He is a man of character and integrity that has been at the forefront of his field. He stands for traditional Iowa values and has served his country in the military, as well. He is a solid citizen and has been instrumental in making UNI's Speech Pathology Department one of America's best. He has been an exemplary educator and he will be an excellent legislator for our area.

An apology for letter Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:16:04 -0500
KAMYAR ENSHAYAN CEDAR FALLS --- My letter to the editor regarding the raid was not meant to be offensive or divisive. Though I can see why some people were offended by it. I am sorry that the way I expressed myself bothered some people. I wrote to raise questions about the way we think about this issue. I am not in favor of illegal immigration.

Don't count your chickens Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:16:04 -0500
BRUCE G. ROGERS CEDAR FALLS --- On May 30 a "Letter to the Editor" stated, "I know of people who have already ordered items they intend to pay for with their economic stimulus payment. They will be very disappointed when they find out that the government did not tell us all of the details of the payment?" In about 570 BC, Aesop addressed this issue in his fable titled, "The Milkmaid and her Pail." No doubt, all of us are familiar with the well-known proverb from this tale. However, in case some readers do not understand the wording of that famous saying, a more recent writer (whose name is unknown to me) restated it in current language, as follows: Refrain from the calculation of juvenile poultry prior to the entire process of incubation. Both in olden times and today, that is good advice for each of us to heed if we want to avoid being "disappointed" in future events.

Jimmy Carter is a patriot Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:16:05 -0500
MERLE F. THOMPSON CEDAR FALLS --- If Jimmy Carter makes Diana West (Washington Post columnist) ill, our Constitution and the gospel must maker her throw up. Our (liberal) Constitution gives her the freedom to spread her vitriol. Under the gospel, the Lord blesses the peacemakers, not war mongers.

GOP official is not neutral Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:16:06 -0500
WILLIAM McDERMOTT CEDAR FALLS --- Gregory Tagtow's election as vice chairman of the county GOP, an elite position of leadership, is why I wrote that Tagtow is no longer "an average voice in the community." Because of his election to that "office," Tagtow has become a spokesman for his political party. Every time he writes a letter to the editor he is speaking for the GOP. I do not understand why Tagtow wants to run away from his title as vice chairman.

ICE should focus on employers, too Tue, 3 Jun 2008 12:16:03 -0500
It's no secret that when immigration operations such as the May 12 raid in Postville occur, illegal workers take the arrests, while employers are generally left alone.

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.

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