News 2008-06-05 Andanh.com

Woman arrested for Feb. assault Wed, 4 Jun 2008 14:11:27 -0500
WATERLOO — A Waterloo woman has been arrested in a February attack that sent another woman in the hospital.

Jury awards $750,000 to Bush protesters Wed, 4 Jun 2008 14:03:02 -0500
CEDAR RAPIDS (AP) -- Two protesters who were inappropriately strip searched after protesting at a George W. Bush campaign rally in 2004 have been awarded $750,000.

Iowa man dies in Minnesota lake Wed, 4 Jun 2008 13:26:31 -0500
WINTON, Minn. (AP) -- Lake County authorities have identified an Iowa man who died in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

UPDATE: Toddler dies of injuries in Iowa City plane crash Wed, 4 Jun 2008 13:59:54 -0500
DES MOINES (AP) -- A Georgia toddler who came to Iowa for medical treatment for clubfoot has died from injuries suffered in a plane crash in Iowa City.

Parkersburg to approve contract for clearing tornado debris Wed, 4 Jun 2008 07:41:40 -0500
PARKERSBURG (AP) -- Residents of tornado-ravaged Parkersburg will get an idea this week of the price tag for clean up.

Hazardous weather outlook Wed, 4 Jun 2008 07:32:50 -0500
WATERLOO --- Thunderstorms are likely late this afternoon and tonight. Large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes will be possible.

Memories of Longfellow Wed, 4 Jun 2008 13:31:18 -0500
WATERLOO --- Families, neighbors and former students gathered Tuesday to remember the 68 years Longfellow Elementary School has been educating children.

Mother organizes walk against violence Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:01:19 -0500
WATERLOO --- The mother of a slain Waterloo man is taking to the streets to speak out against violence.

Council members approve 4 percent raise for city workers Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:01:19 -0500
WATERLOO --- The city's department heads and other workers not covered under union contracts will get at least 4 percent raises next month.

Lumberyard taking shape as Parkersburg rebuilds Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:18:40 -0500
PARKERSBURG --- Parkersburg Lumber once stood at the bend of the road along Highway 57.

Wireless group honors Osage woman with award Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:01:18 -0500
OSAGE --- The Wireless Foundation and members of CTIA-The Wireless Association honored Tianna Sullivan of Osage on Monday with a 2008 VITA Wireless Samaritan Award, during ceremonies in Washington, D.C.

Buchanan disaster center opens Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:18:40 -0500
INDEPENDENCE --- The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be setting up a disaster recovery center at the Aurora Comet Center for residents affected by the May 25 tornado or flooding connected to the storm.

West Union man jailed for meth manufacturing Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:01:20 -0500
WEST UNION --- A West Union man was arrested after Fayette County sheriff's deputies found a methamphetamine lab at his home.

Johnson takes GOP sheriff's race; Democrats set supervisors field Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:01:21 -0500
WATERLOO --- Mark Johnson won a three-man battle of Republican lawmen seeking their party's nomination for Black Hawk County sheriff.

Reed grabs GOP nod to face Harkin Wed, 4 Jun 2008 13:47:03 -0500
DES MOINES --- Christopher Reed won a narrow victory in Tuesday's Republican primary to face Democratic U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin in the November general election.

Culver to select new judge Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:01:18 -0500
DES MOINES --- Iowa Gov. Chet Culver has 30 days to appoint a new judge to the Iowa Court of Appeals after finalists for the job were announced Tuesday.

Greenwald takes 4th District in primary Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:01:19 -0500
MASON CITY--- Becky Greenwald of Perry won the Democratic primary in the 4th Congressional District Tuesday, defeating three opponents by wide margins.

Candidates set after primaries Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:01:19 -0500
WATERLOO --- Voters in Northeast Iowa headed to the polls Tuesday to set the slate of candidates for the general election this fall.

Berry holds off challenge Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:01:20 -0500
WATERLOO --- Rep. Deborah Berry cruised to a comfortable victory over Don Shatzer in Tuesday's House District 22 Democratic primary.

Winnebago CEO: Economic pressures forced shutdown Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:01:18 -0500
CHARLES CITY --- Winnebago Industries has weathered individual economic crises before, but this time, the company found itself, in a sense, outnumbered by economic factors, according to its chief executive officer.

Assistance planned for Winnebago employees Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:01:17 -0500
CHARLES CITY --- Help is on the way for the 270 workers who will be out of a job when the Winnebago Industries Charles City Manufacturing Facility stops production Aug. 1.

ISU, Iowa extend football series Wed, 4 Jun 2008 13:47:03 -0500
WATERLOO --- The doubts are officially done. So is the deal. To no one's surprise, the Iowa-Iowa State football rivalry will continue.

Queen of 'Ks' more interested in 'Ws' Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:01:17 -0500
JACKSON JUNCTION --- Typically, laughter is Meagan Novotny's nearly constant companion.

Bucks pick up second victory, 7-3 Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:01:20 -0500
BRAINERD, Minn. --- Waterloo snapped a three-game losing streak here Tuesday, as the Bucks edged Brainerd, 7-3, in a 10-inning Northwoods League matchup.

Revenue is source of IOC, USOC dispute Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:01:21 -0500
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Influential IOC officials accused the U.S. Olympic Committee on Tuesday of refusing to renegotiate its “immoral” share of global Olympic revenues, reopening a dispute that could harm Chicago’s bid for the 2016 Games.

Baseball Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:01:19 -0500
Amateur Northwoods League North Division Team W L Pct. GB Mankato 4 1 .800 -- Alexandria 4 2 .667 0.5 Duluth 3 3 .500 1.5 St. Cloud 2 2 .500 1.5 Rochester 2 3 .400 2.0 Brainerd 1 3 .250 2.5 Thunder Bay 1 5 .167 3.5 South Division Team W L Pct. GB Wisconsin 4 1 .800 -- Green Bay 4 2 .667 0.5 Madison 4 2 .667 0.5 La Crosse 3 3 .500 1.5 Eau Claire 2 3 .400 2.0 Battle Creek 2 4 .333 2.5 Waterloo 2 4 .333 2.5 TUESDAY’S RESULTS Waterloo 7, Brainerd 3, 10 inn. Wisconsin 1, La Crosse 0 St. Cloud 3, Thunder Bay 1 Alexandria 3-4, Rochester 2-6, Eau Claire 4, Battle Creek 0 Mankato 9, Madison 3 Duluth 3, Green Bay 2, 10 inn. GAMES TODAY Waterloo at Eau Claire, 6:35 p.m. Rochester at Brainerd Mankato at Battle Creek Madison at Green Bay Duluth at La Crosse Alexandria at St. Cloud Wisconsin at Thunder Bay GAMES THURSDAY Waterloo at Eau Claire, 6:35 p.m. Rochester at Brainerd Mankato at Battle Creek Madison at Green Bay Duluth at La Crosse Wisconsin at Thunder Bay Minors Midwest League TUESDAY’S RESULTS Burlington 9, Clinton 4 Great Lakes 9, Fort Wayne 4 Kane County 1, Cedar Rapids 0 Lansing 5, South Bend 2 Wisconsin 4, Peoria 2 Beloit 5, Quad Cities 0 West Michigan 5, Dayton 2, 6 innings, rain

SOFTBALL Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:01:19 -0500
NCAA Division I College World Series At ASA Hall of Fame Stadium Oklahoma City Championship Series (Best-of-3) TUESDAY’S RESULT Arizona State 11, Texas A&M 0, Arizona State wins series 2-0

HOCKEY Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:01:19 -0500
NHL playoffs Stanley Cup finals Detroit vs. Pittsburgh MONDAY’S RESULT Pittsburgh 4, Detroit 3, 3OT, Detroit leads series 3-2

BASKETBALL Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:01:19 -0500
NBA playoffs Finals (Best-of-7) Boston vs. L.A. Lakers Thursday, June 4: L.A. Lakers at Boston, 9 p.m.

SAND VOLLEYBALL Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:01:19 -0500
Sand leagues At Black Hawk Tennis Club 2-MAN OPEN – Bobbi & Jay def. Mahi/Mahi 3-0; Bobbi & Jay def. Bull Hiiters 3-0; Mahi/Mahi def. Chris & Matt 2-1

TRANSACTIONS Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:01:19 -0500
TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX — Placed DH David Ortiz on the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 1. Optioned 1B-OF Jeff Bailey to Pawtucket (IL). Recalled 1B-OF Chris Carter and RHP Justin Masterson from Pawtucket.

Taste the rainbow Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:01:20 -0500
WATERLOO --- When Covenant dietician Mary Steffensmeier explains nutrition to her patients, she wants to keep things as simple as possible.

Profanity won't lead to the penitentiary Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:01:19 -0500
Q: My kindergartener has begun swearing around the house when he's frustrated or angry. I'm terrified that he'll do it in front of his grandparents or at school. How can I nip this in the bud before it becomes a real problem?

Call the Courier Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:01:17 -0500
Q: Are there words to "Taps" that is played at the end of funerals?

On toxic entertainment Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:01:19 -0500
STEVE LITTLE WATERLOO --- As I sat and enjoyed the fireworks display for My Waterloo Days this past weekend, I realized there was something missing. As I watched the various sights and sounds, I noticed there was no outcry from the anti-coal air pollution police. I could not understand why these self-proclaimed environmentalists would not speak out against such a blatant disregard for air quality, but then I realized that they must enjoy the show as much as I.

Support Gene Ficken Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:01:20 -0500
KEVIN C. ROBB INDEPENDENCE --- I want to take this opportunity to tell you about my friend and former colleague, Gene Ficken, who is the Democratic candidate for the House of Representatives in District 23. Gene is a lifelong Iowan and has been a Buchanan County resident for 42 years. He is a graduate of UNI and taught biology at Independence for 33 years. He retired in 1999. Gene helped develop and coach girls athletic programs at Independence. He was a member of the Independence Teacher Association, the Iowa State Education Association, and the National Education Association.

Why tell the truth now? Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:01:20 -0500
Why tell the truth now? RUSS BROADWAY WATERLOO --- Scott McClellan found religion and finally told the truth about one of the most ignorant, corrupt and arrogant administrations in modern history. The question is: Why now Scotty? Was it guilt or opportunism?

Name 'Parkersburg' creates instant bond Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:01:19 -0500
What's in a name? William Shakespeare's question, posed through Juliet Capulet, has stood through the ages. There are plenty of answers: recognition, pride, a sense of identity. In Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," tragedy turned out to be the answer.

Walters/50 Sun, 11 May 2008 06:17:20 -0500
GRUNDY CENTER — Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Walters will be honored on their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Grundy Center Community Center, hosted by their children and grandchildren.

Heine/25 Sun, 11 May 2008 06:17:21 -0500
CEDAR FALLS — Bill and Dorothy Heine are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary Monday.

Happy 30th anniversary, Bob and Liz Kressig! Sun, 11 May 2008 06:17:21 -0500
With all our love, Molly and Laura

Happy 1st Anniversary! Sun, 11 May 2008 06:17:21 -0500
Love you always and forever, Angi

Saul/30 Sun, 11 May 2008 06:17:21 -0500
CEDAR FALLS — Gregory and Lea Ann Saul will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary with a family dinner.

Larsen/50 Sun, 11 May 2008 06:17:21 -0500
DENVER — Dean and Joyce Larsen celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family trip to Disney World in Orlando, Fla., and with a recent family dinner at Bourbon Street in Cedar Falls.

Conner/60 Sun, 11 May 2008 06:17:21 -0500
WATERLOO — Mr. and Mrs. James R. Conner are celebrating 60 years of marriage.

OâMalley/60 Sun, 11 May 2008 06:17:22 -0500
WATERLOO — Joseph “Reg” and Charlotte O’Malley celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary April 26 with a reaffirmation of their wedding vows at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, followed by a reception at the former Blacks Tea Room.

Foelski/25 Sun, 11 May 2008 06:17:22 -0500
TRIPOLI — Kristi and Rick Foelski will observe their 25th wedding anniversary Wednesday.

Heise/45 Sun, 11 May 2008 06:17:22 -0500
SHELL ROCK — Clarence and Sandra Heise will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary with a card shower.

Flickinger/65 Sun, 11 May 2008 06:17:22 -0500
LA PORTE CITY — Dean and Lois Flickinger will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary Friday with a card shower.

Guhl/60 Sun, 11 May 2008 06:17:23 -0500
WATERLOO — Ed and Delores Guhl will quietly observe 60 years of marriage at home.

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