Cedar Valley News

News stories of Cedar Valley interest published by area media outlets.

  1. Web scammers fleecing people looking for love 19 May 2012, 12:15 pm
    WATERLOO, Iowa --- His name was Mark, or at least that's what he told her.
  2. Wild flower walk to be held at prairie perserve 19 May 2012, 12:00 pm
    CEDAR FALLS, Iowa --- The Sierra Club will sponsor a wild flower walk and talk Sunday at Wolter’s Prairie Preserve in Butler County, led by Bruce Stiles.
  3. UPDATE: 4 missing, 8 hurt in boat crash on Mississippi near Burlington 19 May 2012, 11:45 am
    BURLINGTON, Iowa --- Crews searched Saturday for four people missing after an overnight boat crash on the Mississippi River in Iowa, although one official said it was mostly a recovery effort.
  4. Crews chisel rock to free man stuck in Iowa cave 19 May 2012, 11:30 am
    MAQUOKETA, Iowa (AP) --- Rescue crews are chiseling away rock to free a man trapped in a cave at an Iowa state park.
  5. Ham and Swiss steak dinner planned in Cedar Falls Sunday 19 May 2012, 10:00 am
    CEDAR FALLS, Iowa --- Cedar Valley Odd Fellows and Happy Thought Rebekah Lodge will host a ham and Swiss steak dinner from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at the Odd Fellows Hall, Second and Franklin stre
  6. Lowell students learn about gardening and nutrition 19 May 2012, 9:00 am
    WATERLOO, Iowa --- Bryan Foster knelt by the raised plant bed pointing out the tiny green weeds to a small group of Lowell Elementary School second-graders.
  7. Hospital renovation begins in Mitchell County 19 May 2012, 8:00 am
    OSAGE, Iowa --- A $2.29 million remodeling project at Mitchell County Regional Health Center is now under way. The emergency and surgery departments will receive most of the renovation.
  8. Veterans museum open Memorial Day 19 May 2012, 7:00 am
    WATERLOO, Iowa --- The Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum, 503 South St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Memorial Day, May 28.
  9. Court of Appeals will hear Floyd County case 19 May 2012, 6:00 am
    OKOBOJI, Iowa --- The Iowa Court of Appeals will hear arguments in two cases, including one from Floyd County, as part of the 89th annual Lawyers’ Chautauqua on Friday, June 1, at the Arrowhead Resort
  10. Good morning -- mostly sunny and very warm today 19 May 2012, 5:00 am
    Good morning, Cedar Valley! It's Saturday, May 19, 2012.
  11. Hampton, Franklin County may join forces 18 May 2012, 10:00 pm
    HAMPTON, Iowa --- The City Council and Franklin County supervisors are going ahead with the idea of sharing dispatching services, drafting an intergovernmental agreement during a joint meeting this we
  12. Brian Quirk cancels ALEC membership 18 May 2012, 8:00 pm
    DES MOINES --- State Rep. Brian Quirk, D-New Hampton, announced this week he has cancelled membership in the American Legislative Exchange Council and will no longer participate.
  13. North Fayette High School was put on lock down after bear sighting 18 May 2012, 7:30 pm
    WEST UNION, Iowa --- North Fayette High School was put on lock down Friday after authorities spotted a black bear roaming less than a mile north of the school.
  14. Janesville lands Vision Iowa grant to build bicycle/pedestrian bridge 18 May 2012, 7:00 pm
    DES MOINES --- After a 20-year wait, Janesville is getting more than a new bridge; the Bremer County town of 900 will be whole again, thanks to a grant from Vision Iowa.
  15. Former Waterloo teacher pleads guilty to inappropriate conduct with student 18 May 2012, 6:15 pm
    WATERLOO, Iowa --- A former Waterloo teacher has pleaded guilty to having inappropriate conduct with a student.
  16. Wartburg, NIACC join forces 18 May 2012, 6:00 pm
    WAVERLY, Iowa --- Wartburg College and North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City this week announced a partnership to offer a joint admissions and enrollment program.
  17. Steve King sitting on $1 million in campaign cash 18 May 2012, 5:48 pm
    SIOUX CITY, Iowa ---- U.S. Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, appears poised to rush past his largest fundraising quarterly total ever after raising $350,000 in the first six weeks of the current quarter. Compe
  18. St. John plant sale has brisk business 18 May 2012, 5:06 pm
    The St. John Lutheran Church Garden Club held its annual plant sale on May 5 in the church parking lot.
  19. Hazleton hopes to put street signs out of reach of vandals 18 May 2012, 5:06 pm
    HAZLETON — The Hazleton Council has decided to add some height to its street sign poles in hopes of deterring theft and vandalism of the signs. Public Works Director Mike Loomis had reported at the March meeting at least eight street signs are miss. […]
  20. With amphitheater nearing completion, interest builds 18 May 2012, 5:00 pm
    WATERLOO, Iowa --- Curiosity has drawn a number of visitors to the downtown RiverLoop Amphitheatre already.
  21. Free educational fair offered Saturday at UNI-CUE 18 May 2012, 5:00 pm
    WATERLOO --- An educational fair will be held Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. at the University of Northern Iowa Center for Urban Education.
  22. Hearings scheduled on area road plans 18 May 2012, 4:00 pm
    WATERLOO, Iowa --- Several major highway rebuilding efforts are among dozens of transportation projects being developed by local planners.
  23. ‘Next year’s the year’ for gas tax hike: Branstad 18 May 2012, 3:17 pm
    DES MOINES, Iowa --- Raising the state gas tax should be part of broader tax reform that could actually decrease what Iowans pay in taxes and fees, Gov. Terry Branstad said Friday.
  24. Cookin for Cops ‘best showing yet’ 18 May 2012, 3:05 pm
    OELWEIN - Oelwein Police Chief Jeremy Logan said he felt “humbled” by the community’s response to the “Cookin Up Cash 4 Cops” event Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Oelwein.
  25. Group approves $2.5 million for Cedar Rapids trail 18 May 2012, 3:01 pm
    CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) --- A group has voted to spend $2.5 million on a paved bicycle trail connecting Marion and Cedar Rapids.
  26. Benefit account set up for wounded Cedar Falls sailor 18 May 2012, 2:40 pm
    CEDAR FALLS, Iowa --- A benefit account has been set up for U.S. sailor Taylor Morris, wounded in Afghanistan, at Veridian Credit Union.
  27. Miller joins Grace ministry 18 May 2012, 2:05 pm
    Grace Baptist Church welcomes the Rev. Brian Miller, associate pastor of outreach and worship, to their staff, along with his wife, Alyssa, and their family.
  28. Waterloo School District trying to sell old school sites 18 May 2012, 2:00 pm
    WATERLOO, Iowa --- Efforts continue to dispose of surplus Waterloo Community Schools' properties, with one sale pending and two proposals under review.
  29. Police identify victims of Des Moines shooting 18 May 2012, 1:20 pm
    DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) --- A disgruntled former worker at a Des Moines trucking company shot and killed two current employees, police say.
  30. Unemployment rates fall in two-thirds of US states 18 May 2012, 1:18 pm
    WASHINGTON (AP) — Unemployment rates fell in two-thirds of U.S. states last month, evidence that modest economic growth is boosting hiring in most areas of the country.
  31. Pizza prank costs hundreds of dollars 18 May 2012, 1:00 pm
    WATERLOO, Iowa --- Waterloo police are investigating a prank that cost a local pizzeria hundreds of dollars.
  32. Robert Waller makes multi-million dollar gift to UNI 18 May 2012, 1:00 pm
    CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- Best-selling author Robert Waller has made a high level seven-figure gift to his alma mater, the University of Northern Iowa. The exact amount was not disclosed.
  33. Winnebago rejects $321.5M takeover offer 18 May 2012, 12:21 pm
    FOREST CITY, Iowa (AP) --- Recreational vehicle maker Winnebago Industries Inc. is rejecting an unsolicited $321.5 million takeover bid because the offer lacked details.
  34. Buyouts save UNI $1.3 million 18 May 2012, 12:00 pm
    CEDAR FALLS, Iowa --- University of Northern Iowa officials expect to save about $1.3 million in salary and benefits costs from the 12 tenured faculty members who will take a buyout incentive or phase
  35. Public Health: Whooping cough in ‘outbreak’ stage for Fayette County 18 May 2012, 11:30 am
    WEST UNION - With 55 confirmed cases of pertussis, or whooping cough as it is more commonly known, in Fayette County since May 17, Fayette County Public Health considers the County to be at “outbreak” or “epidemic” stage.
  36. Homelessness topic of upcoming program 18 May 2012, 11:00 am
    WATERLOO, Iowa --- The Cedar Valley Hospitality House and Cedar Valley Catholic Social Justice Network will co-host a program on homelessness from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
  37. Business incubator would bring retail stores to downtown Waterloo 18 May 2012, 10:00 am
    WATERLOO, Iowa --- Main Street Waterloo plans to start a retail business incubator in an effort to establish more retail business in downtown.
  38. W-SR seniors reunite at West Cedar 18 May 2012, 9:05 am
    West Cedar Elementary hosted a senior breakfast for Waverly-Shell Rock High School graduates that went to West Cedar for elementary school.
  39. East High softball deck honors shooting victim 18 May 2012, 9:00 am
    WATERLOO, Iowa --- In high school, Lindsay Nichols played left field for the East High softball team.
  40. UPDATE: Obama expected to visit Iowa May 24 17 May 2012, 5:15 pm
    DES MOINES, Iowa --- 
  41. GOP hopefuls: Braley has election-year conversion on balanced budget amendment 17 May 2012, 5:12 pm
    CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa --- A pair of Republicans who hope to challenge U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley are calling his support for a balanced budget amendment an election-year conversion.
  42. Students support battle against cancer 17 May 2012, 5:05 pm
    Students from North Butler Middle School have been busy bringing pennies to school in support of the battle against cancer.
  43. Oelwein High School Presents Pops Concert 17 May 2012, 5:05 pm
    The Oelwein HIgh School Pops Concert was presented May 8.
  44. Taking registrations for summer camps at RAMS Center 17 May 2012, 3:05 pm
    CALMAR – Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) is now accepting registrations for the Ride the Waves and Gateway Academy summer camps.  Both camps will be held Monday, July 30 through Friday, August 3 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Regional Academy. […]
  45. W-SR DECA earns honors at international competition 17 May 2012, 2:05 pm
    Eleven Waverly-Shell Rock DECA members returned home recently the International DECA Career Development Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.
  46. Lange claims he's more electable than Blum 17 May 2012, 2:00 pm
    READLYN, Iowa --- Ben Lange spends most of his time on the campaign trail talking about his ideas and the record of his opponent.
  47. Buffett and Berkshire bet on print, buy 63 Media General papers 17 May 2012, 1:41 pm
    LOS ANGELES --- Former paperboy and current Omaha, Neb., billionaire Warren Buffett is throwing the weight of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. behind the newspaper industry, buying the majority of Media Genera
  48. Lange: State will be watching 17 May 2012, 10:42 am
    No matter who wins the June 5 Republican primary, Independence attorney Ben Lange says the whole state will be watching Iowa's 1st Congressional District election.
  49. Driven to serve 17 May 2012, 10:42 am
    Don’t ask Leann Atkins, the wife of Waverly’s first reserve police officer Curt Atkins, whether she plans to put her husband’s paycheck in retirement savings or in their children’s college funds.
  50. Main Street momentum 17 May 2012, 10:42 am
    Like a good story, every community needs a hook. Find the right angle, hit the right note, then strike the right balance between dreams, resolve and opportunities and you are likely to come up with a compelling narrative.
  51. Legion invites public to help put up flags at Woodlawn, Saturday 17 May 2012, 10:42 am
    The following request has been issued by Oelwein Legion Commander Jake Blitsch:
  52. Two-vehicle accident snarls 4th St. traffic 17 May 2012, 10:42 am
    A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Fourth Street Southwest and Oak Ridge Drive briefly disrupted rush-hour traffic Tuesday afternoon.
  53. Tripoli breaks ground on project 17 May 2012, 10:05 am
    Once Tripoli students are out on May 22, construction crews will begin work on the $3.1 million project to upgrade the school building.
  54. Crop damage now noticeable from April freeze 17 May 2012, 9:00 am
    DECORAH, Iowa --- April weather had a chilling effect on Iowa crops.
  55. McFarlane Park bridge project moves forward 17 May 2012, 8:00 am
    WATERLOO, Iowa --- It's been nearly four years since Cedar River flood waters destroyed the Cedar Valley Nature Trail bridge near McFarlane Park.
  56. GOP under attack for caucus results 16 May 2012, 9:00 pm
    DES MOINES --- The Republican Party of Iowa caught heat from news organizations for reneging on its own plan for releasing certified presidential precinct caucus results by giving them exclusively to
  57. Starmont retirees have 236 years of experience 16 May 2012, 5:05 pm
    On May 14 the Starmont School Board honored retiring staff members. Eight people are retiring from the district this year.  Their combined time at Starmont totals 236 years.
  58. Janesville showcases talent at art show 16 May 2012, 5:05 pm
    All high school art students and some middle school classes are involved in setting up and hosting the annual Wildcat Invitational Art Show.
  59. State costs for outside legal counsel highest in at least a decade 16 May 2012, 4:47 pm
    DES MOINES, Iowa --- The Iowa Executive Council has authorized nearly $1.49 million in payments to outside legal counsel to defend Gov. Terry Branstad and state agencies against litigation and to help
  60. Grassley not alarmed by victories by Tea Party, Paul supporters 16 May 2012, 3:36 pm
    DES MOINES --- Sen. Chuck Grassley isn’t alarmed by “what some might call upheavals” in Republican politics in Indiana, Nebraska and Iowa.

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