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Survey: Iowa swing voters most concerned about economy Wed, 6 Aug 2008 13:22:11 -0500
DES MOINES – Iowa swing voters rank economic issues at the top of their concerns going into the 2008 presidential election and stress bipartisanship as a solution to the country’s fiscal problems, according to a recent survey sponsored by the American Association of Retired Persons.

Iowa Dems bash McCain on farm issues Wed, 6 Aug 2008 14:52:36 -0500
The Iowa Democratic Party has launched a Web site criticizing Republican presidential candidate John McCain’s opposition to ethanol subsidies and the recent farm bill.

Favre trade talk heating up as Packers move on Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:15:29 -0500
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson was not seen at practice Wednesday morning, and his scheduled early afternoon media availability was postponed -- one of several signs a trade involving Brett Favre might be brewing.

Body found near Marion high school Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:12:55 -0500
MARION (AP) -- A body has been found in Marion near the city's high school.

Arrest made in C.F. assault case Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:12:55 -0500
CEDAR FALLS — A 30-year-old Waterloo man has been arrested in connection with an altercation on the Cedar Falls Parkade in June that severely injured a Dike man.

Teen arrested after escape from Bremer Co. jail Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:12:55 -0500
WAVERLY — Authorities arrested a Hardin County woman in Iowa Falls on Tuesday after she allegedly escaped from the Bremer County Jail.

Chemical leak at ice rink leads to Coral Ridge evacuation Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:12:55 -0500
CORALVILLE (AP) — Emergency officials say part of Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville had to be evacuated after a chemical leak at an ice rink.

11 are charged in largest ID theft in U.S. history Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:12:55 -0500
Federal authorities said Tuesday that they had cracked the largest case of identity theft in U.S. history, charging 11 people in the theft of more than 40 million credit and debit card account numbers from computer systems at such major retailers as TJ Maxx and Barnes & Noble.

Abandoned baby story exaggerated Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:12:55 -0500
DAVENPORT --- Basically, the abandoned baby story was a hoax.

Iowa congressional incumbents, including Braley, hold big money edge over opponents Wed, 6 Aug 2008 04:45:36 -0500
DES MOINES (AP) -- Members of Iowa's congressional delegation on the November ballot have built an enormous financial edge over their challengers.

Packers fumble Favre situation, look like a group of stooges Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:12:55 -0500
This is just about the dumbest thing I've ever seen.

Iowa's trails will cost $10 million to fix Wed, 6 Aug 2008 04:45:36 -0500
DES MOINES(AP) -- State officials estimate the cost of repairing recreational trails damaged by flooding to be at least $10 million.

Officials look into rash of suspicious fires Wed, 6 Aug 2008 04:45:36 -0500
ELY (AP) -- Authorities in eastern Iowa are investigating a rash of suspicious fires in Linn County.

Woman accused in fatal school bus crash says boyfriend was driving Wed, 6 Aug 2008 04:45:36 -0500
WILLMAR, Minn. (AP) -- The woman accused in a fatal school bus crash in western Minnesota testified at her trial Tuesday that she wasn't the one driving the van that hit the bus.

Disaster-relief concert goes bust Wed, 6 Aug 2008 04:45:36 -0500
CLEAR LAKE (AP) -- A music festival designed to benefit victims of this year's natural disasters wound up with more bands than fans.

CR begins buyout list of flood-damaged homes Wed, 6 Aug 2008 04:45:36 -0500
CEDAR RAPIDS (AP) -- City leaders in Cedar Rapids have started work on a list of homeowners who might be willing to sell their flood-damaged properties.

Olympic flame sets off on final relay Wed, 6 Aug 2008 04:45:36 -0500
BEIJING (AP) -- The Olympic flame is being carried on the final leg of a long and sometimes contentious global tour, two days before the official opening of the games.

Memory plane writeLink("vid_id=1127&file=B17plane.flv"); Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:23:04 -0500
WATERLOO --- The propellers began to whirl and, with a dull, steady, vibration that embraced the great Flying Fortress like a familiar old friend, the Sentimental Journey whirled to life.

Say it ain't so: T-ball team stripped of tourney title; parents at odds Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:07:31 -0500
EVANSDALE --- A decision to disqualify a tournament-winning children's ball team in Evansdale has parents and coaches teed off.

Former UNI football player facing charges again Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:12:55 -0500
CEDAR FALLS --- A former University of Northern Iowa football player, dismissed from the team in connection with criminal charges last fall, now faces several new charges.

Wanted man found hiding in woman's home Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:07:31 -0500
LA PORTE CITY --- A Tama County man who was on the lam from authorities hid out in a La Porte City home while the owner was on vacation in July, police said.

Man arrested in store robbery Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:07:32 -0500
WATERLOO --- Police arrested a man following a robbery at a convenience store this morning.

Teen killed in Sumner recalled as 'sweet boy' Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:07:32 -0500
SUMNER --- Community members are trying to make sense of the killing of an 18-year-old man who they say went out of his way to fight for the underdog.

Celebration Iowa Singers and Jazz Band perform in Parkersburg Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:07:31 -0500
PARKERSBURG --- Celebration Iowa Singers and Jazz Band didn't tote along food, bottled water or lumber for disaster victims.

Dunkerton man killed when trench collapses in Waverly Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:07:32 -0500
WAVERLY --- An accident at a construction site Tuesday claimed the life of a contractor working below ground.

Meskwaki powwow begins Thursday Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:07:31 -0500
TAMA --- Almost everything during this year's powwow at the Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa settlement will be familiar, except the location.

Wapsie Valley forum to discuss bond referendum Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:07:31 -0500
FAIRBANK --- Parents, students and voters in the Wapsie Valley School District have a chance to get answers tonight about a bond referendum that would fund two new elementary schools.

Council reinstates Marble Rock employee Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:07:31 -0500
MARBLE ROCK --- Following a public hearing and against the mayor's wishes, City Council members voted Monday unanimously to reinstate Paul Guthart as the city's maintenance worker.

Culver, in Waterloo, touts disaster counseling hotline Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:07:33 -0500
WATERLOO --- State officials Tuesday unveiled a new statewide hot line for people seeking mental health help because of the recent natural disasters.

McCain opposes farm policies popular in Midwest Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:07:25 -0500
DES MOINES (AP) -- Republican presidential candidate John McCain opposes the $300 billion farm bill and subsidies for ethanol, positions that both supporters and opponents say might cost him votes he needs in the upper Midwest this November.

Schools require lead tests, dental exams Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:07:31 -0500
DES MOINES --- Parents sending children to school this fall must have proof their child has had a dental screening and a blood lead test under a state law that took effect in July.

Agriprocessors accused of child labor violations writeLink("vid_id=1066&file=postvillejuvenile.flv") Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:07:31 -0500
DES MOINES --- State labor officials found 57 cases of "egregious" child labor violations at the Agriprocessors meatpacking plant in Postville after an investigation that lasted months.

Maharishi university plans ultimate green building Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:07:32 -0500
FAIRFIELD (AP) -- Solar panels and wind generators will produce the heat and electricity.

Bucks take step backward Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:07:30 -0500
WATERLOO --- The Waterloo Bucks were so close to the top of the food chain, they could almost taste it.

What's Up Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:07:32 -0500
NORTHWOODS LEAGUE BASEBALL TODAY Waterloo at Battle Creek, 6:05 p.m. THURSDAY Waterloo at Battle Creek, 6:05 p.m. Live on TV TODAY 1 p.m. - Baseball: Houston at Chicago Cubs (WGN) 3 p.m. - Golf: U.S. Women’s Amateur (GOLF) 6 p.m. - Soccer: FC Barcelona at Red Bull New York (ESPN2) 7 p.m. - Baseball: Detroit Tigers at Chicago White Sox (CSC) 7 p.m. - Baseball: New York Yankees at Texas (ESPN) 7 p.m. - Baseball: Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis (FSM) 8 p.m. - Boxing: Wednesday Night Fights (ESPN2) THURSDAY Noon - Golf: PGA Championship (TNT) 1 p.m. - Baseball: Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis (FSM) 3 p.m. - Golf: U.S. Women’s Amateur (GOLF) 7 p.m. - Football: Kansas City at Chicago (KGAN) 7 p.m. - Football: New Orleans at Arizona (ESPN) 8 p.m. - Baseball: Little League World Series Southwest Regional Final (ESPN2)

Spic and span 101 Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:07:32 -0500
CEDAR FALLS --- After a flood, cleaning up is a long and hard process.

Call the Courier Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:07:25 -0500
Q: My wood pile flooded this spring. Can I still split it this fall and burn it in my wood burner this coming winter?

America's sweetheart Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:07:30 -0500
DON HANSEN WATERLOO --- Back in the early black and white movie days, there was a popular movie star named Mary Pickford. She was so popular that she was dubbed "America's Sweetheart."

Thanks for smoking ban Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:07:30 -0500
SHIRLEY ROOF CEDAR FALLS --- We all know the Smoke-Free Air Act Law took effect July 1.

Vote yes for Wapsie Valley schools Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:07:30 -0500
MALLORY HUEBNER Sixth grade READLYN --- Wapsie Valley needs new schools. The schools now are very outdated and the stairways are too narrow. This makes it unsafe in case there was a fire. There are cracks in the walls and ceilings. The bathrooms are very small and poorly located. In Readlyn, the only bathrooms are located on the main floor. This means that the fifth and sixth graders must go down three flights of stairs to use the bathroom --- not good for an emergency.

Rainbow Drive headaches Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:07:30 -0500
BEN J. CAUGHRON WATERLOO --- On behalf of all residents living on or near Rainbow Drive, I would like to apologize for the city of Waterloo and thank you for your patience. Obviously they are oblivious to the fact that road construction on this street is the least of their priorities. Last summer it took them four months to complete a stretch of road equivalent of one city block. This year seems to be the same thing. I realize this has been a unique summer and weather and aging sewer systems don't help, but we've had enough. There is no easy way around construction in this unique part of town, detours extending no less than a quarter of a mile. With fuel prices at an all time high, nobody is fond of the situation. Please do something about this. Thank you.

Against off shore drilling Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:07:30 -0500
ROBERT L. LEMKE GLADBROOK --- One of the biggest lies that the McCain campaign is spreading is that if the big oil companies were allowed to do more off-shore drilling it would lower the price of gasoline considerably.

Do North Cedar study now Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:07:30 -0500
SUE GREEN CEDAR FALLS --- I would like to encourage the Cedar Falls City Council, mayor and city administrative services director to reconsider putting the "North Cedar study" on hold. With the recent flooding, this is the perfect time to bring in a consultant to study and draw up a plan for North Cedar's future.

Slow down to save money Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:07:31 -0500
TODD JENNINGS WATERLOO --- What if we all drove 2-3 mph less than the speed limit instead of 5-10 mph over?

Area road construction is welcome Wed, 6 Aug 2008 12:07:33 -0500
The construction crews on Schrock Road are a welcome sight to those who have been concerned about the dilapidated rural roads and bridges in the region.

Thursday, July 31, 2008 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:05:56 -0500
CEDAR FALLS — Melissa Kunkle, 29, of Cedar Falls, died Tuesday, July 29, at Covenant Medical Center, Waterloo; services 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Orchard Hill Church; visitation 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the church; memorials to the family; Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home, 266-7525, is in charge of arrangements.

Friday, Aug. 1, 2008 Fri, 1 Aug 2008 12:02:14 -0500
WATERLOO — Marie Gardner, 80, of Waterloo, died Thursday, July 31, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home; services 11 a.m. Monday at St. Edward Catholic Church, with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery; visitation 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service on South Street, 234-6274, where there will be a 4 p.m. rosary and a 7 p.m. vigil; visitation also for an hour before services Monday at the church.

Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008 Sun, 3 Aug 2008 06:24:58 -0500
WATERLOO — Maxine L. Swyers, 77, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Waterloo, died Friday, Aug. 1, at her home after a lengthy illness; services 10:30 a.m. Monday at Kearns, Huisman-Schumacher Chapel on Kimball, 233-3146, with burial in the Garden of Memories Cemetery; visitation 4 to 7 p.m. today and for an hour before services Monday at the funeral home; memorials to Mercy Hospice, 315 15th Ave., Hiawatha 52233.

Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008 Sat, 2 Aug 2008 06:35:33 -0500
WATERLOO — Marie Martha Everding Gardner, 80, of Waterloo, died Thursday, July 31, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home of natural causes; services 11 a.m. Monday at St. Edward Catholic Church, with entombment in Mount Olivet Mausoleum; visitation 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service on South Street, 234-6274, where there will be a 4 p.m. rosary and 7 p.m. vigil service; visitation also for an hour before services Monday at the church; memorials to St. Jude Hospital.

Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008 Tue, 5 Aug 2008 12:07:58 -0500
LA PORTE CITY — Merline North, 63, of Waterloo, died Monday, Aug. 4, at Allen Hospital, Waterloo; services pending with La Porte City Funeral Service, 342-3131.

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