News 2008-06-11 Andanh.com

Park and Ride service Wednesday Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:04:41 -0500
WATERLOO --- in an effort to reduce the amount of vehicle traffic coming into downtown Waterloo for those people that work at a downtown business, MET Transit is providing a free park and ride service effective Wednesday.

Flooding closes UNI Wednesday Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:48:04 -0500
CEDAR FALLS — Due to local floodiong and the need to reduce utility use, University of Northern Iowa classes and normal work activities are canceled Wednesday, including transfer orientation.

Garbage collection suspended in W'loo Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:42:06 -0500
WATERLOO -- The city of Waterloo is suspending all garbage collection and yard waste collection in Waterloo for the remainder of the week so that city personnel can continue flood control efforts.

Downtown CF Western Home residents evacuated to South Main campus Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:59:11 -0500
CEDAR FALLS — The Western Home Communities staff was preparing for the worst-case scenario as their building is backed up against flood waters near downtown Cedar Falls.

Fairbank access Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:36:56 -0500
FAIRBANK --- A barricade has been set up on County Road V-62 between Jesup and Fairbank restricting access to and from the areas.

Water Works still operational Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:05:55 -0500
WATERLOO --- Mayor Tim Hurley wants to clear up some misinformation about problems at the Waterloo Water Works and the city of Waterloo Waste Treatment plant.

Boil order in effect in Maynard Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:01:23 -0500
DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is advising residents in the Fayette County town of Maynard to boil their water before using it for drinking or cooking.

Postal officials temporarily halt blue collection box pickup Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:01:23 -0500
WATERLOO --- After receiving flood information from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, local postal officials are requesting that all mail be taken to a neighboring postal facility or Contract Postal Unit.

Updated road closures Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:07:31 -0500
WATERLOO — Flooding has caused several dozen road closures around the state, particularly impacting northeast Iowa.

New flood level information Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:01:23 -0500
WATERLOO --- The Cedar River is expected rise an additional 1.16 feet by tonight.

FLOOD: New information; sandbaggers urgently needed Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:01:23 -0500
CEDAR FALLS --- The city of Cedar Falls has issued the following urgent announcements in light of the flooding:

Courthouse closed, jail open for business Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:01:23 -0500
WATERLOO --- Black Hawk County Courthouse operations were called off today due to downtown flooding, but operations of the County Jail were unaffected, county officials said.

Waterloo airport open, but access restricted Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:01:23 -0500
WATERLOO --- Mayor Tim Hurley, along with Waterloo Regional Airport Officials, are updating the status of Waterloo Airport during flooding.

Shootings reported overnight Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:08:56 -0500
WATERLOO — Police were sent to at least three calls of gunfire Monday night and early today.

CF softball cancels game Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:07:31 -0500
CEDAR FALLS -- The Cedar Falls Tiger softball team has canceled its game tonight against Iowa City West.

W'loo business offers free sand Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:01:22 -0500
WATERLOO --- A Waterloo business is offering sand free of charge to those needed it for flood relief.

Sandbaggers needed in C.F. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:01:22 -0500
CEDAR FALLS --- The city of Cedar Falls has issued the following urgent announcements in light of the flooding:

Drivers urged to avoid C.F. area due to flooding Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:01:22 -0500
DES MOINES — State transportation officials are warning motorists to avoid the Cedar Falls area as floodwaters rise and evacuations are underway.

Thunderstorm chances return Wednesday Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:01:22 -0500
WATERLOO -- Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible along and north of Highway 20 today and tonight. There is a small chance that a few storms could become severe, with large hail and damaging wind being the main threat.

MET bus service to stop today for flooding Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:01:23 -0500
WATERLOO -- Regular operations of the Met Transit system will be suspended effective 12:15 p.m. today due to difficulties with regular route access limited by flood waters, according to Mark Little, general manager.

Red Cross centers open Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:01:23 -0500
CEDAR FALLS --- The American Red Cross continues on the scene in numerous areas of the state providing shelter, meals and snacks to families forced from their homes by flooding.

Obama cancels Cedar Rapids stop Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:01:23 -0500
CEDAR RAPIDS --- Barack Obama’s visit to Cedar Rapids Wednesday has been canceled due to floods, according to the Iowa Democratic Party.

Cedar River-area residents need to stay on alert Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:00:04 -0500
DES MOINES — State officials said they are preparing for the potential for evacuations along the flooded Cedar River in the coming hours and are asking residents to stay alert to the situation.

High waters draw group of onlookers Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:55:04 -0500
WATERLOO --- Denise and Anthony Fischer remember living through the flood of '93. They remember the water in their basement. They recall the city hauling weighted-down railroad cars over the bridges to keep the bridges from washing out.

Board approves McKinstry school contract Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:17:30 -0500
WATERLOO --- The Board of Education unanimously approved a $13.96 million contract Monday with Cardinal Construction for a school replacing McKinstry Elementary.

Teen arrested in May shooting Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:01:01 -0500
WATERLOO --- Police arrested a Waterloo teenager in connection with the shooting of another teen outside a store in May.

Independence residents brace for more flooding Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:24:40 -0500
INDEPENDENCE --- For the second time this month, Mike Clinton's three-acre pond merged with the Wapsipinicon River.

Northeast Iowans fight and brace for historic flooding Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:24:40 -0500
CHARLES CITY --- The flood of 2008 is making and washing away history.

Woman closes on home on Sans Souci Island as flood hits Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:17:30 -0500
WATERLOO --- Libby Webber's house warming party was soaking wet with mountains of sand.

New Hartford residents facing rising problems Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:24:40 -0500
NEW HARTFORD --- After Beaver Creek flooded, residents --- who faced a tornado May 25 --- face another monumental phase of cleanup.

Braley bill requires feds to buy American flags made in U.S. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:01:00 -0500
WATERLOO --- If the federal government is going to buy a United States flag, shouldn't it be made here in America?

Obama to campaign in Cedar Rapids Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:01:00 -0500
DES MOINES --- Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama on Wednesday will host a town hall meeting at a Cedar Rapids school, his campaign said Monday.

State works to help with flood efforts Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:01:00 -0500
JOHNSTON --- State officials worked Monday to coordinate response efforts to flooding throughout Iowa, providing hundreds of thousands of sandbags, pumps, generators and technical assistance to help out communities struggling to hold back floodwaters and those already inundated.

Obama veep vetting team looks at retired military Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:00:29 -0500
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Barack Obama is considering former top military leaders among his possible running mates, according to senators who met Tuesday with the Democratic presidential candidate's vice presidential vetting team.

Insuror to add 25 call-center jobs to Waterloo office Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:01:00 -0500
WATERLOO --- United HealthCare is expanding in the Cedar Valley region, and bringing more jobs with it.

Bucks stopped here, homeless for now Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:01:00 -0500
WATERLOO --- These days, the Waterloo Bucks' home at Riverfront Stadium is water-logged.

What's Up Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:01:01 -0500
PREP BASEBALL toDAY Hudson at NU High, 4 p.m. Columbus at Cedar Falls (JV-V), 5 p.m. WEDNESDAY NU High at Columbus (JV-V), 3:30 p.m. West at East (JV-V), 3:30 p.m. PREP SOFTBALL TODAY Dubuque Wahlert at East (V2), 4 p.m. Cedar Falls at Iowa City West (V2), 5 p.m. West at Cedar Rapids Prairie (V2), 5 p.m. Hudson at NU High, 4 p.m. WEDNESDAY Columbus at Marion (V2), 6 p.m. North Scott at West (JV-V), 6 p.m. COLLEGE TRACK AND FIELD WEDNESDAY Northern Iowa at NCAA Outdoor Championships, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, 10 a.m.

Rub a' dub dub Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:49:36 -0500
McClatchy Newspapers and MELODY PARKER, Courier Arts / Special Sections Editor

Good coffee starts with basics Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:00:59 -0500
Go ahead and admit it, you're a coffee snob. You know the coffee factoids, you know exactly how to order at a coffee shop, and you're proud of the fact that you grind your own beans.

Call the Courier Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:00:59 -0500
Q: Can you re-print the words to the Cubs win song?

Black Hawk fans praised Fri, 6 Jun 2008 12:13:25 -0500
CAROLEE D. ROBERTS SIDNEY — As a long-time hockey fan who watched greats like Gordie Howe and Terry Sawchuck (at 17 years old) play their rookie seasons with the Omaha Knights, I want to tell all of you what a fantastic series your Black Hawks provided. From my seat at the Mid-America Center, the Omaha Lancers and the Waterloo Black Hawks played the finest, most exciting hockey there could be. And while their ear-splitting bells hurt my ears, your fans were the best we encountered. You are fortunate to be getting so many players back next year. But I’m not sure I should say good luck!

Hold owners accountable Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:00:59 -0500
Bike safety concern JANET GALLAGHER WATERLOO --- I saw a really scary thing on the southern part of Prospect Boulevard last week. A child riding his bike to school heading right for me. He had obviously had some kind of safety training since he was wearing his helmet, but no one had taught him to ride his bike on the right side of the road. I've seen this sort of thing before, generally riders without helmets on the narrow blacktops of Donald or Idaho or in the heavy traffic of University Avenue. This is just plain dangerous. Bicyclists are supposed to be riding with the vehicle traffic. They are supposed to be over to the right of the lane, but not so far over as to put themselves in danger from parked cars, curbs or falling on the shoulder. They are supposed to honor traffic signals and supposed to signal their turns. We, in the cars, are supposed to give them the full right to be there. If we need to pass them, we are supposed to wait until we can give them the full lane. When a bicyclist rides towards oncoming traffic there is no way for the cars to pass by them without either forcing them to the far side of the road or changing our own lane. We are forced to pass them without being able to safely choose the time and place. That's why it's illegal to ride a bike against traffic.

Turn on water pump Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:00:59 -0500
Doris Axline WASHBURN --- I live in Washburn and have been trying to get the pump on Third Street turned on to pump some of the water out of our yards. The board of supervisors refuse to turn it on, stating it had done no good when it was turned on earlier this spring, when in fact it has gotten rid of most of the water that stands in more than 10 of our back yards.

Bike safety concern Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:01:00 -0500
JANET GALLAGHER WATERLOO --- I saw a really scary thing on the southern part of Prospect Boulevard last week. A child riding his bike to school heading right for me. He had obviously had some kind of safety training since he was wearing his helmet, but no one had taught him to ride his bike on the right side of the road. I've seen this sort of thing before, generally riders without helmets on the narrow blacktops of Donald or Idaho or in the heavy traffic of University Avenue. This is just plain dangerous. Bicyclists are supposed to be riding with the vehicle traffic. They are supposed to be over to the right of the lane, but not so far over as to put themselves in danger from parked cars, curbs or falling on the shoulder. They are supposed to honor traffic signals and supposed to signal their turns. We, in the cars, are supposed to give them the full right to be there. If we need to pass them, we are supposed to wait until we can give them the full lane. When a bicyclist rides towards oncoming traffic there is no way for the cars to pass by them without either forcing them to the far side of the road or changing our own lane. We are forced to pass them without being able to safely choose the time and place. That's why it's illegal to ride a bike against traffic.

Air Force firings a good first step Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:00:59 -0500
Ousting the Air Force's most senior officials was an unprecedented step after an inquiry found "a pattern of poor performance" in securing nuclear weapons-related material.

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.

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