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Sendoff on Tuesday for National Guard unit in Waterloo Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:15:57 -0500
WATERLOO — A community sendoff ceremony for approximately 65 Iowa Army National Guard Soldiers mobilized with Detachment 1, Company C, 2nd Battalion, 211th General Support Aviation Battalion, will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo. Local officials and Iowa National Guard leadership will participate.

Iowa expert says decent corn crop still possible Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:15:57 -0500

A.G. Miller: Ohio company to refund money to 42 Iowa customers Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:15:57 -0500

Iowa court backs opening teddy bear to find drugs Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:15:57 -0500

Obama plans Thursday visit to Cedar Rapids Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:56:33 -0500
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Barack Obama is returning to Iowa with a campaign stop planned in Cedar Rapids.

Iowan advances on Nashville Star Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:54:08 -0500
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Iowan Shawn Mayer has made it to the final three on this year's country music reality -TV show "Nashville Star."

Testimony begins in Bentley trial Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:31:26 -0500
OSCEOLA (AP) — Testimony in the James Bentley sex abuse trial began with a clinical therapist telling jurors that Jetseta Gage once drew a picture of a tornado destroying Bentley’s house.

Rescuers find two Rockies hikers OK; one from CR Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:31:27 -0500
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Two hikers who were overdue returning from an overnight camping trip have been found unhurt northwest of Nederland.

Disaster victims can seek free mental help Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:31:26 -0500
DES MOINES – Iowans suffering from the psychological impact of storms and flooding that rocked Iowa this summer can get free counseling through a new state program, according to the Rebuild Iowa Office.

Family struggles to accept shooting death at Ames store Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:31:26 -0500
AMES (AP) — Relatives of a slain Ames convenience store clerk said they are struggling to accept the death of a woman they described as a "free-spirited girl."

Ex-Husker pleads guilty in Osborne check hijinks Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:31:26 -0500
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A former Nebraska football player will be sentenced in September after pleading guilty to theft by deception for reusing a canceled check from athletic director Tom Osborne.

Drake University goes ape Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:31:27 -0500
DES MOINES (AP) — The Great Ape Trust and Drake University are collaborating to bring primate studies to the Des Moines school.

Groups seek limits on Mississippi, Gulf pollution Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:15:57 -0500

Ames company fined for death of Minnesota man Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:15:57 -0500

Golfers tee up to fight breast cancer Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:27:41 -0500
WATERLOO --- Women came out swinging Tuesday as the 10th annual Next Generation Wireless Pink Ribbon Classic hit the links at Waterloo's Red Carpet Golf Course.

Recent spate of shootings in Waterloo results in a second arrest Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:27:43 -0500
WATERLOO --- Another arrest was made Tuesday in one of a string of July shootings.

Broom Factory proposal back on track Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:27:41 -0500
CEDAR FALLS --- A proposed redevelopment of the Broom Factory site may be back on track after a hiatus for a consultant's review and Cedar River flooding.

Judge sentences UNI football player to year of probation Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:27:41 -0500
WATERLOO --- A University of Northern Iowa football player will have to serve probation for allegedly resisting police who were called to break up a riot at the Main Event Center in March.

Arrest made in earlier July shooting Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:27:41 -0500
WATERLOO --- Another arrest was made Tuesday in one of a string of July shootings.

Area teen pleads guilty for looting during floods Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:27:41 -0500
WATERLOO --- A Waterloo teenager has pleaded guilty to looting a downtown apartment building during recent flooding.

Car dealers give $38,700 to Red Cross Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:27:41 -0500
WATERLOO --- Ten new-car auto dealers set aside competitive differences to assist local flood and tornado victims.

C.F. tourism bureau celebrates 20th year Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:27:41 -0500
CEDAR FALLS --- Getting the Cedar Falls Tourism and Visitors Bureau up and running was no small task.

Waverly-Shell Rock rushing to convert mall into a school Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:27:41 -0500
WAVERLY --- Schools normally take years to plan and build. Officials in Waverly-Shell Rock, however, are working to organize an elementary in just two months.

Beaver Creek Days helps New Hartford kick back Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:27:41 -0500
NEW HARTFORD --- There is a time for everything, a time to cry and a time to mourn, or so an old bit of accepted wisdom goes.

Suspected burglars pick wrong house in Elgin Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:27:41 -0500
ELGIN --- A property owner took matters into his own hands Sunday, chasing and catching a suspected thief, according to the Fayette County sheriff's office.

Heavy storms, flooding bring lottery sales down Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:27:41 -0500
DES MOINES --- Sales for the Iowa Lottery shot up six percent over the last fiscal year, but lottery officials said flooding and storms brought down sales totals in recent months.

Friday is deadline for flood recovery applications Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:27:41 -0500
DES MOINES --- Iowans interested in serving on one of the nine state task forces to help with flood rebuilding are being urged to apply by a Friday deadline.

Center starts up, Grainger breaks ground Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:36:18 -0500
WATERLOO --- For industrial supply company Grainger Inc., a Tuesday groundbreaking ceremony symbolizes the beginning of work on a new 41,000-square-foot call center.

Bucks pull within game of first Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:27:43 -0500
WATERLOO — Crazy things happen in baseball all the time.

Iowa Speedway eyes opening on Nationwide schedule Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:27:42 -0500
DES MOINES (AP) — Officials with the Iowa Speedway say they’re excited that the track might be in line to fill an unexpected opening on the NASCAR Nationwide Series.

Kiewiet takes 13-stroke lead with 67 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:27:42 -0500
WATERLOO — The leaders in the 16-17 boys’ and girls’ divisions both ran away and hid with outstanding rounds Tuesday in the Waterloo Jaycees City Junior Golf Tournament.

Whatâs up Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:27:42 -0500
NORTHWOODS LEAGUE BASEBALL TODAY Waterloo at Green Bay, 7:05 p.m. THURSDAY Waterloo at Green Bay, 7:05 p.m. TODAY 6 p.m. – Baseball: St. Louis at Atlanta (FSM)

Bowling Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:56:52 -0500
League report Monday ANIMAL MIXED – Gumballs 1,355-502. Men’s series: Mike Picken 553-211. Women’s series: Jodi Niemeyer 431-171.

Tennis Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:56:52 -0500
Youth Waterloo Novice tourney At Byrnes Park Tuesday BOYS 10 SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP – Sriram Sugumaran def. Mike Flanscha 10-2.

Volleyball Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:27:42 -0500
Sand leagues Monday At Black Hawk Tennis Club MIXED A/BB – Scott’s Electric and LPC drew 1.5-1.5; Crusaders def. Running on Empty 3-0; Going Down Swinging def. Boom Goes the Dynamite 3-0; Feed the Chickens def. FRAZ 3-0.

Baseball Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:56:52 -0500
Amateur Northwoods League Second half North Division Team W L Pct. GB Thunder Bay 14 8 .636 – 'Mankato 13 8 .619 .5 Alexandria 14 9 .609 .5 St. Cloud 13 10 .565 1.5 Duluth 9 12 .429 4.5 Rochester 9 13 .409 5.0 Brainerd 8 16 .333 7.0 South Division Team W L Pct. GB La Crosse 12 10 .545 - Green Bay 12 10 .545 - Wisconsin 11 10 .524 .5 Waterloo 11 11 .500 1.0 Eau Claire 11 11 .500 1.0 Battle Creek 10 12 .455 2.0 'Madison 8 15 .348 4.5 ' – First half winner TUESDAY’S RESULTS Waterloo 2-4, Eau Claire 0-1 Brainerd 9, Mankato 8 Madison 18, Wisconsin 7 St. Cloud 3, Green Bay 2 La Crosse 3, Battle Creek 2 Alexandria 2, Thunder Bay 0 Duluth 12, Rochester 9 GAMES TODAY Waterloo at Green Bay, 7:05 p.m. Wisconsin at Battle Creek Madison at Eau Claire St. Clud at Duluth Rochester at Mankato Brainerd at Thunder Bay La Crosse at Alexandria GAMES THURSDAY Waterloo at Green Bay, 7:05 p.m. Wisconsin at Battle Creek Madison at Eau Claire St. Clud at Duluth Rochester at Mankato Brainerd at Thunder Bay La Crosse at Alexandria Minor leagues Midwest League Second Half Eastern Division W L Pct. GB S. Bend (D’backs) 24 14 .632 — Dayton (Reds) 23 15 .605 1 x-Lansing (Jays) 20 18 .526 4 Fort Wayne (Padres) 19 19 .500 5 W. Michigan (Tigers) 17 19 .472 6 Grt Lakes (Dodgers) 14 24 .368 10 Western Division W L Pct. GB Burlington (Royals) 21 16 .568 — Peoria (Cubs) 21 16 .568 — Quad Cities (Cards) 20 17 .541 1 x-Clinton (Rangers) 20 18 .526 1½ Cedar Rapids (Angels) 19 18 .514 2 Beloit (Twins) 19 19 .500 2½ Kane County (A’s) 14 22 .389 6½ Wisconsin (Mariners) 11 27 .289 10½ x-won first half TUESDAY’S RESULTS Dayton 4, Burlington 0 Cedar Rapids 11, Fort Wayne 2 Beloit 7, Great Lakes 5 Kane County 6, Peoria 6, 9th inning, susp., rain Wisconsin 6, Lansing 2 Clinton 3, South Bend 0 West Michigan at Quad Cities, ppd., rain GAMES TODAY Dayton at Burlington Fort Wayne at Cedar Rapids Great Lakes at Beloit Kane County at Peoria, (2) Lansing at Wisconsin South Bend at Clinton West Michigan at Quad Cities, (2) GAMES THURSDAY Dayton at Burlington Fort Wayne at Cedar Rapids Great Lakes at Beloit Kane County at Peoria Lansing at Wisconsin South Bend at Clinton West Michigan at Quad Cities Pacific Coast League American Conference Northern Division W L Pct. GB Iowa (Cubs) 65 45 .591 — Memphis (Cards) 60 50 .545 5 Omaha (Royals) 49 61 .445 16 Nashville (Brewers) 42 68 .382 23 Southern Division W L Pct. GB Oklahoma (Rangers) 63 48 .568 — New Orleans (Mets) 52 59 .468 11 Round Rock (Astros) 52 59 .468 11 Albuquerque (Marlins) 47 63 .427 15½ Pacific Conference Northern Division W L Pct. GB Salt Lake (Angels) 65 45 .591 — Portland (Padres) 58 50 .537 6 Tacoma (Mariners) 55 55 .500 10 Col. Springs (Rockies) 52 58 .473 13 Southern Division W L Pct. GB Sacramento (A’s) 62 48 .564 — Las Vegas (Dodgers) 58 53 .523 4½ Fresno (Giants) 54 56 .491 8 Tucson (D’backs) 47 63 .427 15 TUESDAY’S RESULTS Albuquerque 13, Fresno 6 Iowa 12, Las Vegas 7 Salt Lake 11, New Orleans 6 Oklahoma 10, Colorado Springs 9, 11 innings Tucson 15, Omaha 3 Portland 12, Nashville 8 Round Rock 1, Sacramento 0 Tacoma 12, Memphis 3 GAMES TODAY Albuquerque at Portland Colorado Springs at Iowa Las Vegas at Oklahoma Memphis at Fresno Nashville at Sacramento Round Rock at Tacoma Salt Lake at Omaha Tucson at New Orleans GAMES THURSDAY Albuquerque at Portland Colorado Springs at Iowa Las Vegas at Oklahoma Memphis at Fresno Nashville at Sacramento Round Rock at Tacoma Salt Lake at Omaha Tucson at New Orleans

Local doctor emphasizes importance of breast self-exams Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:27:41 -0500
WATERLOO--- For years, women have been taught that their first weapon of defense in the war on breast cancer is a breast self-exam. However, new research indicates that women's biggest weapon of prevention may be a dud.

Shopping can bond parents and kids Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:27:41 -0500
Q: How can I spend quality time with my 11-year-old daughter outside of going shopping all day? I realize that's her passion these days, but honestly, I don't have much to contribute on a shopping spree (except money, of course).

Call the Courier Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:56:52 -0500
Q. Considering the crime rate, natural disaster, climate, what would be the best place to live in the United States and also the world?

Thompson for sheriff Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:27:41 -0500
LINDA HEIMER WATERLOO --- As an educator, I really want to focus the subject of education in this year's Black Hawk County sheriff's race. Tony Thompson, is saying very little about having a bachelor's degree from UNI, having started his master's degree in public administration, and having taught in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts at UNI as an adjunct professor for several years. I understand that Tony Thompson is also currently teaching law enforcement lessons for the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, for the Iowa State Sheriffs and Deputies Association's --- State Jailing School, and in the U.S. Army, teaching leadership to the future commanders of soldiers going to war, in Officer Candidate School. It seems to me, that the educational background, the teaching background and the ability to take these battle tested lessons to the extreme is just what this county needs. Tony Thompson is going to be our next sheriff, and I love the sound of that. Finally, I appreciate his efforts in drug enforcement and his point of view that through increased enforcement and attention to this genre of crime, that all crime can be positively affected. I also think that Deputy Tony Thompson has his priorities straight, his plan for the future of the sheriff's office secure; and his forethought for where he intends to take the sheriff's office is clearly laid out. Please join me and cast your vote for Tony Thompson for Black Hawk County Sheriff. I plan on supporting Tony Thompson 100 percent for Black Hawk County sheriff.

Make switch to 43-foot pitching distance Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:27:41 -0500
Earlier this month, the Courier sports department explored the movement to change Iowa's high school softball pitching distance from 40 feet to the college standard of 43 feet.

Thursday, July 24, 2008 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:02:52 -0500
WATERLOO — John P. Marr, 64, of Sun Lakes, Ariz., formerly of Minneapolis and Waterloo, died Sunday, July 20, at hospice in Phoenix; memorial services 4 p.m. Monday at Valley of the Sun Mortuary, Chandler, Ariz., (480) 895-6012, with a second memorial service at noon Aug. 4 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Brooklyn Park, Minn.; memorials to donor’s choice of hospice.

Sunday, July 27, 2008 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 06:16:35 -0500
WATERLOO — Aaron Watley Jr., 17, of Waterloo, died Friday, July 25, cause of death pending state medical examiner’s report; services pending with Sanders Funeral Service, 232-5667.

Friday, July 25, 2008 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:09:36 -0500
JESUP — Alexis May Bunger-Conkling, infant daughter of Sheena Marie Bunger of Jesup and Jonathon Richard Conkling of Waterloo was stillborn Monday, July 21, at Covenant Medical Center; services 11 a.m. Saturday at Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service on West Ridgeway, 233-3393, with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery; visitation for an hour before services Saturday at the funeral home; memorials to the family.

Saturday, July 26, 2008 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:19:55 -0500
WATERLOO — Sheryl Billings, 51, of Waterloo, died Wednesday, July 23, at her home; services pending with Kearns, Huisman-Schumacher Chapel on Kimball, 233-3146.

Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:06:34 -0500
CEDAR FALLS — Louie Maas Treloar, 86, of Cedar Falls, died July 13 at Western Home Communities from complications of Alzheimer’s disease; services 10 a.m. Thursday at Parkersburg United Methodist Church, with burial at 3 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery, Ogden; no visitation; Parrott & Wood Chapel of Memories, An Overton Family Service, 232-3235, is in charge of arrangements.; memorials to the church or Western Home Communities, Cedar Falls.

Monday, July 28, 2008 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:34:38 -0500
CEDAR FALLS — Darlyne M. Walbaum, 92, of Cedar Falls, died Saturday, July 26, at Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community, Waverly; services 2 p.m. today at Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community Chapel, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Parkersburg; visitation an hour before services Monday at the chapel; Richardson Funeral Home, 266-3525, is in charge of arrangements; memorials to Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community.

Wednesday, July 30, 2008 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:27:40 -0500
CEDAR FALLS — Melissa Kunkle, 29, of Cedar Falls, died Tuesday, July 29, at Covenant Medical Center, Waterloo; services pending with Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home, 266-7525.

Dawn M. Olmstead (1966-2008) Sun, 27 Jul 2008 06:16:34 -0500
MARION — Dawn Marie (Whitaker) Olmstead, 41, of 2270 27th St., Marion, died suddenly, Thursday, July 24, 2008, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Services at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Dorothy Geer Chaplain at St. Luke’s will officiate. Friends may call at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and at the chapel after 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Neil Puetz (1954-2008) Sun, 27 Jul 2008 06:16:34 -0500
GILBERTVILLE — Neil Puetz, 54, of Gilbertville, formerly of Allegan, Mich., died Friday, July 25, at his parents’ home of cancer.

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